Special Information Communion Instruction for Children and Parents mdashpage 5

A GIFTmdashSundayrsquos Adult Education and GA 101mdashpage 6

4th Annual Youth Garage Salemdash page 7

Sunday after Eastermdash900am Hymn Sing mdashpage 8

Deadline for the April 2013 GA Newsletter is March 4 2013

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The Season of Lent

The season is a quieter season of the church year In the darkness of this time of the year we set aside time for reflection meditation and prayer The 40 days of Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on the eve of Easter have traditionally been a time of preparation and instruction about our need for God and how we respond to Godrsquos love for us in Jesus Christ It may be a time to take on a new spiritual discipline to improve your life or to let go of something that encourages you to remember the sacrifice of Christ

Lenten Theme Sharing the Stories that Share in the Story

Weekly Lenten Worship and Dinners

500pm Soup Supper 600pm Book Discussion Groups 650pm Reflective Evening Vespers in the Chapel

For Evening Vespers GA members will share a personal story related to Lenten themes from the Gospel readings each week WildernessTemptation Revelation RepentenceMercy WanderingReturning Preparing for Death

Holy Week amp Easter for 2013

Holy Week includes special services beginning with Palm Sunday March 24

900 amp 1115am Maundy Thursday March 28

1030am amp 650pm Good Friday March 29

700ammdashMenrsquos Worship 1030ammdashChildrenrsquos Worship 650pmmdashTenebrae Service

Good Friday Tenebrae Service March 29 650pm

Annual traditional Temebrae service led by the Chancel Choir The worship experience focuses on the events of Holy Week and the Crucifixion through choir anthems and other musical offerings hymns scripture narration and selected appropriate readings As candles are extinguished and the sanctuary lights gradually dim the environment moves from light to total darkness This moving service provides a time for quiet reflection and has remained an important step in the annual pilgrimage through the period of Lent culminating in the Easter experience

Easter Sunday is on March 31 Worship Service times are at 800am 930am amp 1100am all services will be in the sanctuary with communion

sit around a single table and receive nourishment from Jesus himself We look into one anothers faces and see joy and pain worry and anticipation And together we tell the story that unites us beyond all our differences of faith and practice we proclaim the Lords death until he comesldquo Sandra Hack Polaski

Frederick Buechner writes that this faith word remember means ldquothat you have carried something of who I am with you that I have left some mark of who I am on who you arerdquo (Whistling in the Dark A Doubterrsquos Dictionary Harper Collins 1998 p 110)

During our mission visit to Kipenzelo we will remember you in prayer as we journey far from you our families and our homes We are carrying something of who you are with us for you have left marks on who we are

Join us in the three disciplines of Lent that open us more to God

Senior Pastor ColumnmdashRemember

Page 2 Gustavus Adolphus Luther an Chur ch

As you read this edition of our newsletter I will be in Tanzania with Nancy and Carol and Catie and two other friends visiting our sister parish Kipenzelo in the Iringa Diocese

In the Gospel reading for Ash Wednesday Matthew 61-6 16-21 there are three disciplines (practices) that have proved useful for many of Jesusrsquo disciples (1) To increase giving to the poor (2) to increase attention to prayer and (3) to decrease focus on the self the idea is that such discipline opens up the self to God and to the neighbor

Our travel group is truly on a mission to live out all three of these disciplines as we visit our sisters and brothers in Kipenzelo We ask that you remember us in prayer as we will remember you in prayer

Remember is an often-used faith word ldquoRemember the Sabbath day and keep it holyrdquo is the 3rd of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 208) ldquoDo this as often as you drink of it in remembrance of merdquo Jesus commands his disciples (and all of us) at the Last Supper

But how can I remember events at which I was not present I was not at Mt Sinai when Moses brought the Ten Commandments to Godrsquos people And we were not at the table in the Upper Room the night before Jesus was betrayed when he washed the feet of his disciples and shared his last meal with them

But it is Godrsquos holy inspiration and imagination that connects us to remembering Godrsquos promises Godrsquos commandments and Godrsquos mercy and grace present in Jesusrsquo body and blood in the Last Supper ldquoIn holy imagination we

and our neighbor (1) To increase giving to the poor (2) to increase attention to prayer and (3) to decrease focus on myself

Will you remember us in prayer as well

Pastor Bonnie Wilcox Senior Pastor

2013 Church Council

Karen Landkamer Congregation President Christopher Stordalen Vice President Janet Peterson Secretary David Grefe Treasurer Wes Johnson Nancy Nelson Aaron Bayer Debra Hogen Jean Muehlenthaler Pastor Bonnie Wilcox Pastor John Marboe

We give thanks to God for the service and leadership provided by Rick Howard Denise Oslund and Merritt Linzie whose terms have been completed

Friday ndash Prayer for Members of Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church God of Unity and Power I pray that you will open my heart my mind and my spirit to welcome whomever you call to the position of Associate Pastor of our congregation With your help I promise to commit myself to support the mission and ministry of the church In the Unity of the Holy Spirit open all of our hearts to accept and support a new Associate Pastor We pray in the name of Jesus Christ Amen

Saturday - Prayer for Pastors and Church Staff Good Shepherd we thank you for blessing us with dedicated pastors and staff Bless the work of Senior Pastor Bonnie Wilcox Interim Associate Pastor John Marboe Director of Christian Education Sherrie Nordquist Director of Music Jerry Brakke Visitation Pastor Susan Schoon Business Manager Helen McEvoy-Freese Full-time Administrative Assistant Linda Tischer Part-time Administrative Assistant Judy Hitchcock Custodians Rick Arons Kevin Berglund and Nelson Tracey and others who provide leadership and care on a more part time basis May they feel the support of Your Holy Spirit during this time of transition In Jesusrsquo name Amen

The call committee will be meeting with Pastor Erickson from the Synod office in February to talk about looking at candidates for the half time position here at GA We will be working on an information package for interviews Our goal is to be ready to have a candidate selected and a congregational meeting sometime in May Current members of the call committee include Rick Howard Diane Giovanazzi Cheryl Evan-Westman Jackie Jones Julie Downwind Bruce Pelava and Pastor Bonnie

and his staff that they might put forth a candidate who will fulfill your plan for us In your holy name Amen

Thursday ndash Prayer for the Church Council Our Father in heaven we pray for the members of our Congregation Council who will be faced with many challenges throughout the year including the calling of an associate pastor and leading a funding campaign for our building mortgage Bless Karen Landkamer Aaron Bayer Nancy Nelson Wes Johnson Debra Hogen Christopher Stordalen Jean Muehlenthaler Janet Peterson and Dave Grefe in the work that they do collectively and individually in your name May they be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as they consider the recommendation of the call committee We ask this in the name of the Triune God ndash Father Son amp Holy Spirit Amen

Page 3 Mar ch 2013

Calling a New Associate Pastor Monday ndash Prayer for the Call Committee God of Wisdom through Your Holy Spirit provide inspiration and wisdom to the call committee including Rick Howard Diane Giovanazzi Bruce Pelava Jackie Jones Cheryl Evans-Westman and Julie Hutcheson-Downwind Please grant them discernment as each associate pastor candidate is considered May they trust your will and have the courage to act on it In Jesus name Amen

Tuesday ndash Prayer for Potential Candidates God who Calls we pray that potential associate pastor candidates be sensitive to your will and GA Churchs needs as they consider submitting themselves to the call process We ask this in Jesusrsquo name Amen

Wednesday ndash Prayer for the Bishop and Staff God who Leads we pray that wisdom and insight be granted to Saint Paul Area Synod Bishop Peter Rogness

Seven Days of Prayer

Faith FormationmdashChildrenrsquos Ministry Confirmation and Adult

Page 4 Gustavus Adolphus Luther an Chur ch

The Tree Househellip Sunday Mornings from 1010am- 1110am Sunday School for Pre-K through Grade 5

Spark Bible Time for Preschoolers

Workshop Rotation for Children in Grades K-5

Curriculum for PreK-Grade 5 March 3 10 17 24mdash The Prodigal Son

Like the Prodigal Sonrsquos father God welcomes us all home Read the whole story together in the Bible Luke 151-3 11-32 Spark Story Bible pages 378-383 Spark Bible pages 1153-1154

April 7 14 21 28 mdash Doubting Thomas May 5 12 19 mdash Pentecost

We Love Hearing Our GA Kids Sing

Our Tree House Childrenrsquos Choir rehearses as part of Sunday School on Sunday mornings from 1010am-1030am Childrenrsquos Choir under the direction of Camille Farinella is open to any child in grades K-5 The choir performs once a month at the start of the New Life Service Next performancemdashMarch 24

K-5 kids We want you to be a part of the spring musicalhellip

Performance Date Sunday April 28 ndash 900am amp 1115am Worship Rehearsals 6-645pm on Wednesday during Lent (February 20 27 March 6 13 20) and on Sunday mornings at the Tree House 1000-1030sm Musical Director Mrs Camille Farinella

Come Play In Our Church Nursery

Loving care is offered for infants through 4 year olds on Sunday mornings from 900am - 1230am

Volunteer Opportunities Workshop Leader ndash

Prepare and lead a learning-based workshop such as drama art games storytelling cooking science 2mdashweek commitment Use your expertise and a

little of your time to share the Gospel with young learners Join one of the next

Rotation Teams Shepherd ndash Guide a

small group of children through the workshops each week Assist the workshop leaders with activities

Adopt a Workshop Room - Redecorate or fix up one of the rooms at the Tree House Paint add curtains paint a wall mural decorate bulletin boards Materials provided as needed Contact Debbie Johnson or Sherrie Nordquist for details

Curriculum and training will be provided Canrsquot commit to every week No problem ndash your time gifts and call to share the Gospel with children are needed Team teaching is encouraged Call Sherrie Nordquist at the church office 6517745954 Come along and join our Childrenrsquos ministry team

Page 5 Mar ch 2013

For more information about our Sunday School and Confirmation programs contact Sherrie Nordquist by calling the Church office 6517745954 or sherriegachurchorg

The Bible Bucks Store

Will be open from 950-1010am on March 3 amp 17 Bring your SPARK Bible to Sunday School every week to collect more Bible Bucks

There is Room for Parents and Other Adults at The Tree Househellip

Parents Room ndash Parents are invited to hang out in the Parents room at the Tree House during Sunday School Enjoy refreshments read the newspaper (provided) and conversation with other parents

Confirmation Grade 6-9

Confirmation students in grades 6 7 amp 8 will not meet for Wednesday classes during Lent [Feb 20 ndash Mar 20] Students will meet with their Faith

Mentors from 600-645pm and attend worship with them at 650pm on Wednesdays during Lent

Confirmation students in grade 9 are preparing for their Confirmation Day ndash May 19 February 20 ndash March 20

They will have Project Meetings with Emily Simone (600ndash645pm) in the Library Wednesdays during Lent

April 14 21 amp 25 Create and design personal stoles Sunday mornings from 1000ndash1100am

Confirmation Service Hour Opportunities Acolytes are needed for 900 Worship

Services Sign up at the Youth Board on

the Kiosk near the Welcome Center

Worship Greeters Sign up at the Welcome Center ndash Service Team Sign-up Sheets

Help lead activities at the Good Friday Childrenrsquos Service on March 29 (930amndash 130pm)

Communion Instruction for Children and Parents Saturday March 23 from 930amndash12 noon

Learn about the meaning of the Sacrament of Holy Communion Bake communion bread Receive A Place For You ndash a book for you to personalize and keep

Who should participate Children who have been baptized and parents who would like to grow in their understanding of Holy Communion Children participating in this workshop with their parents will receive their First Communion on Maundy Thursday March 28 650pm service

Advance registration is required Sign-up forms are available at the Welcome Center and at the Tree House

Childrenrsquos Good Friday Program Friday March 29 1030amndash1230pm

All preschoolers through sixth graders (amp parentsadults) are invited to a Good Friday childrenrsquos event Worship crafts games and lunch are included We ask for donations (suggested = $5 per person) to help defray costs and a non-perishable food item for the Food Shelf Volunteers are needed to help lead activities at the event Please pre-register for this event by filling out a registration form at the Welcome Desk or by calling the church office Invite friends neighbors grandchildrenhellip to join you

GA Game Night Friday March 1 630ndash830pm

In the Gathering Area Bring a favorite game and a snack to share Everyone is welcome

sit around a single table and receive nourishment from Jesus himself We look into one anothers faces and see joy and pain worry and anticipation And together we tell the story that unites us beyond all our differences of faith and practice we proclaim the Lords death until he comesldquo Sandra Hack Polaski

Frederick Buechner writes that this faith word remember means ldquothat you have carried something of who I am with you that I have left some mark of who I am on who you arerdquo (Whistling in the Dark A Doubterrsquos Dictionary Harper Collins 1998 p 110)

During our mission visit to Kipenzelo we will remember you in prayer as we journey far from you our families and our homes We are carrying something of who you are with us for you have left marks on who we are

Join us in the three disciplines of Lent that open us more to God

Senior Pastor ColumnmdashRemember

Page 2 Gustavus Adolphus Luther an Chur ch

As you read this edition of our newsletter I will be in Tanzania with Nancy and Carol and Catie and two other friends visiting our sister parish Kipenzelo in the Iringa Diocese

In the Gospel reading for Ash Wednesday Matthew 61-6 16-21 there are three disciplines (practices) that have proved useful for many of Jesusrsquo disciples (1) To increase giving to the poor (2) to increase attention to prayer and (3) to decrease focus on the self the idea is that such discipline opens up the self to God and to the neighbor

Our travel group is truly on a mission to live out all three of these disciplines as we visit our sisters and brothers in Kipenzelo We ask that you remember us in prayer as we will remember you in prayer

Remember is an often-used faith word ldquoRemember the Sabbath day and keep it holyrdquo is the 3rd of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 208) ldquoDo this as often as you drink of it in remembrance of merdquo Jesus commands his disciples (and all of us) at the Last Supper

But how can I remember events at which I was not present I was not at Mt Sinai when Moses brought the Ten Commandments to Godrsquos people And we were not at the table in the Upper Room the night before Jesus was betrayed when he washed the feet of his disciples and shared his last meal with them

But it is Godrsquos holy inspiration and imagination that connects us to remembering Godrsquos promises Godrsquos commandments and Godrsquos mercy and grace present in Jesusrsquo body and blood in the Last Supper ldquoIn holy imagination we

and our neighbor (1) To increase giving to the poor (2) to increase attention to prayer and (3) to decrease focus on myself

Will you remember us in prayer as well

Pastor Bonnie Wilcox Senior Pastor

2013 Church Council

Karen Landkamer Congregation President Christopher Stordalen Vice President Janet Peterson Secretary David Grefe Treasurer Wes Johnson Nancy Nelson Aaron Bayer Debra Hogen Jean Muehlenthaler Pastor Bonnie Wilcox Pastor John Marboe

We give thanks to God for the service and leadership provided by Rick Howard Denise Oslund and Merritt Linzie whose terms have been completed

Friday ndash Prayer for Members of Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church God of Unity and Power I pray that you will open my heart my mind and my spirit to welcome whomever you call to the position of Associate Pastor of our congregation With your help I promise to commit myself to support the mission and ministry of the church In the Unity of the Holy Spirit open all of our hearts to accept and support a new Associate Pastor We pray in the name of Jesus Christ Amen

Saturday - Prayer for Pastors and Church Staff Good Shepherd we thank you for blessing us with dedicated pastors and staff Bless the work of Senior Pastor Bonnie Wilcox Interim Associate Pastor John Marboe Director of Christian Education Sherrie Nordquist Director of Music Jerry Brakke Visitation Pastor Susan Schoon Business Manager Helen McEvoy-Freese Full-time Administrative Assistant Linda Tischer Part-time Administrative Assistant Judy Hitchcock Custodians Rick Arons Kevin Berglund and Nelson Tracey and others who provide leadership and care on a more part time basis May they feel the support of Your Holy Spirit during this time of transition In Jesusrsquo name Amen

The call committee will be meeting with Pastor Erickson from the Synod office in February to talk about looking at candidates for the half time position here at GA We will be working on an information package for interviews Our goal is to be ready to have a candidate selected and a congregational meeting sometime in May Current members of the call committee include Rick Howard Diane Giovanazzi Cheryl Evan-Westman Jackie Jones Julie Downwind Bruce Pelava and Pastor Bonnie

and his staff that they might put forth a candidate who will fulfill your plan for us In your holy name Amen

Thursday ndash Prayer for the Church Council Our Father in heaven we pray for the members of our Congregation Council who will be faced with many challenges throughout the year including the calling of an associate pastor and leading a funding campaign for our building mortgage Bless Karen Landkamer Aaron Bayer Nancy Nelson Wes Johnson Debra Hogen Christopher Stordalen Jean Muehlenthaler Janet Peterson and Dave Grefe in the work that they do collectively and individually in your name May they be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as they consider the recommendation of the call committee We ask this in the name of the Triune God ndash Father Son amp Holy Spirit Amen

Page 3 Mar ch 2013

Calling a New Associate Pastor Monday ndash Prayer for the Call Committee God of Wisdom through Your Holy Spirit provide inspiration and wisdom to the call committee including Rick Howard Diane Giovanazzi Bruce Pelava Jackie Jones Cheryl Evans-Westman and Julie Hutcheson-Downwind Please grant them discernment as each associate pastor candidate is considered May they trust your will and have the courage to act on it In Jesus name Amen

Tuesday ndash Prayer for Potential Candidates God who Calls we pray that potential associate pastor candidates be sensitive to your will and GA Churchs needs as they consider submitting themselves to the call process We ask this in Jesusrsquo name Amen

Wednesday ndash Prayer for the Bishop and Staff God who Leads we pray that wisdom and insight be granted to Saint Paul Area Synod Bishop Peter Rogness

Seven Days of Prayer

Faith FormationmdashChildrenrsquos Ministry Confirmation and Adult

Page 4 Gustavus Adolphus Luther an Chur ch

The Tree Househellip Sunday Mornings from 1010am- 1110am Sunday School for Pre-K through Grade 5

Spark Bible Time for Preschoolers

Workshop Rotation for Children in Grades K-5

Curriculum for PreK-Grade 5 March 3 10 17 24mdash The Prodigal Son

Like the Prodigal Sonrsquos father God welcomes us all home Read the whole story together in the Bible Luke 151-3 11-32 Spark Story Bible pages 378-383 Spark Bible pages 1153-1154

April 7 14 21 28 mdash Doubting Thomas May 5 12 19 mdash Pentecost

We Love Hearing Our GA Kids Sing

Our Tree House Childrenrsquos Choir rehearses as part of Sunday School on Sunday mornings from 1010am-1030am Childrenrsquos Choir under the direction of Camille Farinella is open to any child in grades K-5 The choir performs once a month at the start of the New Life Service Next performancemdashMarch 24

K-5 kids We want you to be a part of the spring musicalhellip

Performance Date Sunday April 28 ndash 900am amp 1115am Worship Rehearsals 6-645pm on Wednesday during Lent (February 20 27 March 6 13 20) and on Sunday mornings at the Tree House 1000-1030sm Musical Director Mrs Camille Farinella

Come Play In Our Church Nursery

Loving care is offered for infants through 4 year olds on Sunday mornings from 900am - 1230am

Volunteer Opportunities Workshop Leader ndash

Prepare and lead a learning-based workshop such as drama art games storytelling cooking science 2mdashweek commitment Use your expertise and a

little of your time to share the Gospel with young learners Join one of the next

Rotation Teams Shepherd ndash Guide a

small group of children through the workshops each week Assist the workshop leaders with activities

Adopt a Workshop Room - Redecorate or fix up one of the rooms at the Tree House Paint add curtains paint a wall mural decorate bulletin boards Materials provided as needed Contact Debbie Johnson or Sherrie Nordquist for details

Curriculum and training will be provided Canrsquot commit to every week No problem ndash your time gifts and call to share the Gospel with children are needed Team teaching is encouraged Call Sherrie Nordquist at the church office 6517745954 Come along and join our Childrenrsquos ministry team

Page 5 Mar ch 2013

For more information about our Sunday School and Confirmation programs contact Sherrie Nordquist by calling the Church office 6517745954 or sherriegachurchorg

The Bible Bucks Store

Will be open from 950-1010am on March 3 amp 17 Bring your SPARK Bible to Sunday School every week to collect more Bible Bucks

There is Room for Parents and Other Adults at The Tree Househellip

Parents Room ndash Parents are invited to hang out in the Parents room at the Tree House during Sunday School Enjoy refreshments read the newspaper (provided) and conversation with other parents

Confirmation Grade 6-9

Confirmation students in grades 6 7 amp 8 will not meet for Wednesday classes during Lent [Feb 20 ndash Mar 20] Students will meet with their Faith

Mentors from 600-645pm and attend worship with them at 650pm on Wednesdays during Lent

Confirmation students in grade 9 are preparing for their Confirmation Day ndash May 19 February 20 ndash March 20

They will have Project Meetings with Emily Simone (600ndash645pm) in the Library Wednesdays during Lent

April 14 21 amp 25 Create and design personal stoles Sunday mornings from 1000ndash1100am

Confirmation Service Hour Opportunities Acolytes are needed for 900 Worship

Services Sign up at the Youth Board on

the Kiosk near the Welcome Center

Worship Greeters Sign up at the Welcome Center ndash Service Team Sign-up Sheets

Help lead activities at the Good Friday Childrenrsquos Service on March 29 (930amndash 130pm)

Communion Instruction for Children and Parents Saturday March 23 from 930amndash12 noon

Learn about the meaning of the Sacrament of Holy Communion Bake communion bread Receive A Place For You ndash a book for you to personalize and keep

Who should participate Children who have been baptized and parents who would like to grow in their understanding of Holy Communion Children participating in this workshop with their parents will receive their First Communion on Maundy Thursday March 28 650pm service

Advance registration is required Sign-up forms are available at the Welcome Center and at the Tree House

Childrenrsquos Good Friday Program Friday March 29 1030amndash1230pm

All preschoolers through sixth graders (amp parentsadults) are invited to a Good Friday childrenrsquos event Worship crafts games and lunch are included We ask for donations (suggested = $5 per person) to help defray costs and a non-perishable food item for the Food Shelf Volunteers are needed to help lead activities at the event Please pre-register for this event by filling out a registration form at the Welcome Desk or by calling the church office Invite friends neighbors grandchildrenhellip to join you

GA Game Night Friday March 1 630ndash830pm

In the Gathering Area Bring a favorite game and a snack to share Everyone is welcome

Friday ndash Prayer for Members of Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church God of Unity and Power I pray that you will open my heart my mind and my spirit to welcome whomever you call to the position of Associate Pastor of our congregation With your help I promise to commit myself to support the mission and ministry of the church In the Unity of the Holy Spirit open all of our hearts to accept and support a new Associate Pastor We pray in the name of Jesus Christ Amen

Saturday - Prayer for Pastors and Church Staff Good Shepherd we thank you for blessing us with dedicated pastors and staff Bless the work of Senior Pastor Bonnie Wilcox Interim Associate Pastor John Marboe Director of Christian Education Sherrie Nordquist Director of Music Jerry Brakke Visitation Pastor Susan Schoon Business Manager Helen McEvoy-Freese Full-time Administrative Assistant Linda Tischer Part-time Administrative Assistant Judy Hitchcock Custodians Rick Arons Kevin Berglund and Nelson Tracey and others who provide leadership and care on a more part time basis May they feel the support of Your Holy Spirit during this time of transition In Jesusrsquo name Amen

The call committee will be meeting with Pastor Erickson from the Synod office in February to talk about looking at candidates for the half time position here at GA We will be working on an information package for interviews Our goal is to be ready to have a candidate selected and a congregational meeting sometime in May Current members of the call committee include Rick Howard Diane Giovanazzi Cheryl Evan-Westman Jackie Jones Julie Downwind Bruce Pelava and Pastor Bonnie

and his staff that they might put forth a candidate who will fulfill your plan for us In your holy name Amen

Thursday ndash Prayer for the Church Council Our Father in heaven we pray for the members of our Congregation Council who will be faced with many challenges throughout the year including the calling of an associate pastor and leading a funding campaign for our building mortgage Bless Karen Landkamer Aaron Bayer Nancy Nelson Wes Johnson Debra Hogen Christopher Stordalen Jean Muehlenthaler Janet Peterson and Dave Grefe in the work that they do collectively and individually in your name May they be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as they consider the recommendation of the call committee We ask this in the name of the Triune God ndash Father Son amp Holy Spirit Amen

Page 3 Mar ch 2013

Calling a New Associate Pastor Monday ndash Prayer for the Call Committee God of Wisdom through Your Holy Spirit provide inspiration and wisdom to the call committee including Rick Howard Diane Giovanazzi Bruce Pelava Jackie Jones Cheryl Evans-Westman and Julie Hutcheson-Downwind Please grant them discernment as each associate pastor candidate is considered May they trust your will and have the courage to act on it In Jesus name Amen

Tuesday ndash Prayer for Potential Candidates God who Calls we pray that potential associate pastor candidates be sensitive to your will and GA Churchs needs as they consider submitting themselves to the call process We ask this in Jesusrsquo name Amen

Wednesday ndash Prayer for the Bishop and Staff God who Leads we pray that wisdom and insight be granted to Saint Paul Area Synod Bishop Peter Rogness

Seven Days of Prayer

Faith FormationmdashChildrenrsquos Ministry Confirmation and Adult

Page 4 Gustavus Adolphus Luther an Chur ch

The Tree Househellip Sunday Mornings from 1010am- 1110am Sunday School for Pre-K through Grade 5

Spark Bible Time for Preschoolers

Workshop Rotation for Children in Grades K-5

Curriculum for PreK-Grade 5 March 3 10 17 24mdash The Prodigal Son

Like the Prodigal Sonrsquos father God welcomes us all home Read the whole story together in the Bible Luke 151-3 11-32 Spark Story Bible pages 378-383 Spark Bible pages 1153-1154

April 7 14 21 28 mdash Doubting Thomas May 5 12 19 mdash Pentecost

We Love Hearing Our GA Kids Sing

Our Tree House Childrenrsquos Choir rehearses as part of Sunday School on Sunday mornings from 1010am-1030am Childrenrsquos Choir under the direction of Camille Farinella is open to any child in grades K-5 The choir performs once a month at the start of the New Life Service Next performancemdashMarch 24

K-5 kids We want you to be a part of the spring musicalhellip

Performance Date Sunday April 28 ndash 900am amp 1115am Worship Rehearsals 6-645pm on Wednesday during Lent (February 20 27 March 6 13 20) and on Sunday mornings at the Tree House 1000-1030sm Musical Director Mrs Camille Farinella

Come Play In Our Church Nursery

Loving care is offered for infants through 4 year olds on Sunday mornings from 900am - 1230am

Volunteer Opportunities Workshop Leader ndash

Prepare and lead a learning-based workshop such as drama art games storytelling cooking science 2mdashweek commitment Use your expertise and a

little of your time to share the Gospel with young learners Join one of the next

Rotation Teams Shepherd ndash Guide a

small group of children through the workshops each week Assist the workshop leaders with activities

Adopt a Workshop Room - Redecorate or fix up one of the rooms at the Tree House Paint add curtains paint a wall mural decorate bulletin boards Materials provided as needed Contact Debbie Johnson or Sherrie Nordquist for details

Curriculum and training will be provided Canrsquot commit to every week No problem ndash your time gifts and call to share the Gospel with children are needed Team teaching is encouraged Call Sherrie Nordquist at the church office 6517745954 Come along and join our Childrenrsquos ministry team

Page 5 Mar ch 2013

For more information about our Sunday School and Confirmation programs contact Sherrie Nordquist by calling the Church office 6517745954 or sherriegachurchorg

The Bible Bucks Store

Will be open from 950-1010am on March 3 amp 17 Bring your SPARK Bible to Sunday School every week to collect more Bible Bucks

There is Room for Parents and Other Adults at The Tree Househellip

Parents Room ndash Parents are invited to hang out in the Parents room at the Tree House during Sunday School Enjoy refreshments read the newspaper (provided) and conversation with other parents

Confirmation Grade 6-9

Confirmation students in grades 6 7 amp 8 will not meet for Wednesday classes during Lent [Feb 20 ndash Mar 20] Students will meet with their Faith

Mentors from 600-645pm and attend worship with them at 650pm on Wednesdays during Lent

Confirmation students in grade 9 are preparing for their Confirmation Day ndash May 19 February 20 ndash March 20

They will have Project Meetings with Emily Simone (600ndash645pm) in the Library Wednesdays during Lent

April 14 21 amp 25 Create and design personal stoles Sunday mornings from 1000ndash1100am

Confirmation Service Hour Opportunities Acolytes are needed for 900 Worship

Services Sign up at the Youth Board on

the Kiosk near the Welcome Center

Worship Greeters Sign up at the Welcome Center ndash Service Team Sign-up Sheets

Help lead activities at the Good Friday Childrenrsquos Service on March 29 (930amndash 130pm)

Communion Instruction for Children and Parents Saturday March 23 from 930amndash12 noon

Learn about the meaning of the Sacrament of Holy Communion Bake communion bread Receive A Place For You ndash a book for you to personalize and keep

Who should participate Children who have been baptized and parents who would like to grow in their understanding of Holy Communion Children participating in this workshop with their parents will receive their First Communion on Maundy Thursday March 28 650pm service

Advance registration is required Sign-up forms are available at the Welcome Center and at the Tree House

Childrenrsquos Good Friday Program Friday March 29 1030amndash1230pm

All preschoolers through sixth graders (amp parentsadults) are invited to a Good Friday childrenrsquos event Worship crafts games and lunch are included We ask for donations (suggested = $5 per person) to help defray costs and a non-perishable food item for the Food Shelf Volunteers are needed to help lead activities at the event Please pre-register for this event by filling out a registration form at the Welcome Desk or by calling the church office Invite friends neighbors grandchildrenhellip to join you

GA Game Night Friday March 1 630ndash830pm

In the Gathering Area Bring a favorite game and a snack to share Everyone is welcome

Faith FormationmdashChildrenrsquos Ministry Confirmation and Adult

Page 4 Gustavus Adolphus Luther an Chur ch

The Tree Househellip Sunday Mornings from 1010am- 1110am Sunday School for Pre-K through Grade 5

Spark Bible Time for Preschoolers

Workshop Rotation for Children in Grades K-5

Curriculum for PreK-Grade 5 March 3 10 17 24mdash The Prodigal Son

Like the Prodigal Sonrsquos father God welcomes us all home Read the whole story together in the Bible Luke 151-3 11-32 Spark Story Bible pages 378-383 Spark Bible pages 1153-1154

April 7 14 21 28 mdash Doubting Thomas May 5 12 19 mdash Pentecost

We Love Hearing Our GA Kids Sing

Our Tree House Childrenrsquos Choir rehearses as part of Sunday School on Sunday mornings from 1010am-1030am Childrenrsquos Choir under the direction of Camille Farinella is open to any child in grades K-5 The choir performs once a month at the start of the New Life Service Next performancemdashMarch 24

K-5 kids We want you to be a part of the spring musicalhellip

Performance Date Sunday April 28 ndash 900am amp 1115am Worship Rehearsals 6-645pm on Wednesday during Lent (February 20 27 March 6 13 20) and on Sunday mornings at the Tree House 1000-1030sm Musical Director Mrs Camille Farinella

Come Play In Our Church Nursery

Loving care is offered for infants through 4 year olds on Sunday mornings from 900am - 1230am

Volunteer Opportunities Workshop Leader ndash

Prepare and lead a learning-based workshop such as drama art games storytelling cooking science 2mdashweek commitment Use your expertise and a

little of your time to share the Gospel with young learners Join one of the next

Rotation Teams Shepherd ndash Guide a

small group of children through the workshops each week Assist the workshop leaders with activities

Adopt a Workshop Room - Redecorate or fix up one of the rooms at the Tree House Paint add curtains paint a wall mural decorate bulletin boards Materials provided as needed Contact Debbie Johnson or Sherrie Nordquist for details

Curriculum and training will be provided Canrsquot commit to every week No problem ndash your time gifts and call to share the Gospel with children are needed Team teaching is encouraged Call Sherrie Nordquist at the church office 6517745954 Come along and join our Childrenrsquos ministry team

Page 5 Mar ch 2013

For more information about our Sunday School and Confirmation programs contact Sherrie Nordquist by calling the Church office 6517745954 or sherriegachurchorg

The Bible Bucks Store

Will be open from 950-1010am on March 3 amp 17 Bring your SPARK Bible to Sunday School every week to collect more Bible Bucks

There is Room for Parents and Other Adults at The Tree Househellip

Parents Room ndash Parents are invited to hang out in the Parents room at the Tree House during Sunday School Enjoy refreshments read the newspaper (provided) and conversation with other parents

Confirmation Grade 6-9

Confirmation students in grades 6 7 amp 8 will not meet for Wednesday classes during Lent [Feb 20 ndash Mar 20] Students will meet with their Faith

Mentors from 600-645pm and attend worship with them at 650pm on Wednesdays during Lent

Confirmation students in grade 9 are preparing for their Confirmation Day ndash May 19 February 20 ndash March 20

They will have Project Meetings with Emily Simone (600ndash645pm) in the Library Wednesdays during Lent

April 14 21 amp 25 Create and design personal stoles Sunday mornings from 1000ndash1100am

Confirmation Service Hour Opportunities Acolytes are needed for 900 Worship

Services Sign up at the Youth Board on

the Kiosk near the Welcome Center

Worship Greeters Sign up at the Welcome Center ndash Service Team Sign-up Sheets

Help lead activities at the Good Friday Childrenrsquos Service on March 29 (930amndash 130pm)

Communion Instruction for Children and Parents Saturday March 23 from 930amndash12 noon

Learn about the meaning of the Sacrament of Holy Communion Bake communion bread Receive A Place For You ndash a book for you to personalize and keep

Who should participate Children who have been baptized and parents who would like to grow in their understanding of Holy Communion Children participating in this workshop with their parents will receive their First Communion on Maundy Thursday March 28 650pm service

Advance registration is required Sign-up forms are available at the Welcome Center and at the Tree House

Childrenrsquos Good Friday Program Friday March 29 1030amndash1230pm

All preschoolers through sixth graders (amp parentsadults) are invited to a Good Friday childrenrsquos event Worship crafts games and lunch are included We ask for donations (suggested = $5 per person) to help defray costs and a non-perishable food item for the Food Shelf Volunteers are needed to help lead activities at the event Please pre-register for this event by filling out a registration form at the Welcome Desk or by calling the church office Invite friends neighbors grandchildrenhellip to join you

GA Game Night Friday March 1 630ndash830pm

In the Gathering Area Bring a favorite game and a snack to share Everyone is welcome

Page 5 Mar ch 2013

For more information about our Sunday School and Confirmation programs contact Sherrie Nordquist by calling the Church office 6517745954 or sherriegachurchorg

The Bible Bucks Store

Will be open from 950-1010am on March 3 amp 17 Bring your SPARK Bible to Sunday School every week to collect more Bible Bucks

There is Room for Parents and Other Adults at The Tree Househellip

Parents Room ndash Parents are invited to hang out in the Parents room at the Tree House during Sunday School Enjoy refreshments read the newspaper (provided) and conversation with other parents

Confirmation Grade 6-9

Confirmation students in grades 6 7 amp 8 will not meet for Wednesday classes during Lent [Feb 20 ndash Mar 20] Students will meet with their Faith

Mentors from 600-645pm and attend worship with them at 650pm on Wednesdays during Lent

Confirmation students in grade 9 are preparing for their Confirmation Day ndash May 19 February 20 ndash March 20

They will have Project Meetings with Emily Simone (600ndash645pm) in the Library Wednesdays during Lent

April 14 21 amp 25 Create and design personal stoles Sunday mornings from 1000ndash1100am

Confirmation Service Hour Opportunities Acolytes are needed for 900 Worship

Services Sign up at the Youth Board on

the Kiosk near the Welcome Center

Worship Greeters Sign up at the Welcome Center ndash Service Team Sign-up Sheets

Help lead activities at the Good Friday Childrenrsquos Service on March 29 (930amndash 130pm)

Communion Instruction for Children and Parents Saturday March 23 from 930amndash12 noon

Learn about the meaning of the Sacrament of Holy Communion Bake communion bread Receive A Place For You ndash a book for you to personalize and keep

Who should participate Children who have been baptized and parents who would like to grow in their understanding of Holy Communion Children participating in this workshop with their parents will receive their First Communion on Maundy Thursday March 28 650pm service

Advance registration is required Sign-up forms are available at the Welcome Center and at the Tree House

Childrenrsquos Good Friday Program Friday March 29 1030amndash1230pm

All preschoolers through sixth graders (amp parentsadults) are invited to a Good Friday childrenrsquos event Worship crafts games and lunch are included We ask for donations (suggested = $5 per person) to help defray costs and a non-perishable food item for the Food Shelf Volunteers are needed to help lead activities at the event Please pre-register for this event by filling out a registration form at the Welcome Desk or by calling the church office Invite friends neighbors grandchildrenhellip to join you

GA Game Night Friday March 1 630ndash830pm

In the Gathering Area Bring a favorite game and a snack to share Everyone is welcome

Page 6 Gustavus Adolphus Luther an Chur ch

Anticipationhellipapprehensionhellipexpectationhellipacceptance Those are words we all use or experience as we go through this life as a Christian They fit so many scenarios and currently they are words that have been a part of our Tanzanian travelers lives

There has been much anticipation of when this trip would really happen apprehension once committed ndash what is the travel arrangement what is the food like how will we ldquotalkrdquo when we donrsquot speak the same language expectation of really seeing our partners and experiencing their hospitality going on a safari with real African animals learning and experiencing a new culture and the acceptance of knowing that the Lord had placed each of them in this situation at this time in their life and great things will come from it

After Easter there will be a program where our travelers will reflect

Anticipation

ldquoA Letter of Joy for a Season of Reflectionrdquo continued in March A GIFT (Adults Growing in Faith Together) Sundays 1010am

Paulrsquos Letter to the Philippians has been called ldquothe letter of joyrdquo During the five Sundays in Lent the Letter to the Philippians will be the focus for the adult forum The letter will be divided into five sections and each week a small panel will make comments to get discussion going by all who are present The hope is that this will be ldquoan old fashioned Bible studyrdquo with minimum (but sufficient) background comment by the leaders followed by comments by anyone present

The topics are ldquoJoy in Knowing Othersrdquo (March 3) ldquoJoy in Christrdquo (March 10) ldquoJoy in Livingrdquo (March 17)

No prior knowledge about the Bible Paul or Philippians is needed The forums meet

in the Fireside Room at 1010am

GA 101Learn More About GA

Pastor Bonnie leads an informal conversation about Gustavus Adolphus (GA) and answers questions about what happens here Attend one of these sessions to get acquainted with mission and ministry at GA Meet her in the Library on one of the following Sunday mornings

March 10 amp 17 1010am

For those who are ready to commit to formal membership there will be three sessions in April after Easter Watch the bulletin for the dates Child care is available for all sessions

upon this trip We will be able to learn from personal experiences how these four words have impacted their lives They return on March 7

Thank you to everyone for sharing in the fun of providing some barnyard animals for our Tanzanian friends for the bags made for the Pastor and evangelists crank flashlights calendars and other donations As we keep them in our prayers we too are a part of this trip Now we can anticipate our parthellipand the acceptance of the gift of shared ministry

Our South African missionaries Rev Tessa Moon Jon Leiseth Isaac and Sophia are back in Peitermaritzburg South Africa They were back in the States seeking medical advice for Jon and an auto-immune condition The children started a new school year in January Isaac in 5th grade and Sophia in 3rd Both are learning

Sundayrsquos Adult Education

Page 7 Mar ch 2013

Afrikaans and Zulu the local dialect and enjoying a wide variety of after school activities The family seems to be adjusting very well If interested you can follow their life and work on blog site httpyagmsawordpresscom or the family blog httpleisethfamilywordpresscom They are working with Young Adults in Global Mission ndash South Africa an ELCA Global Mission program

In reading their blog one learns that they have very much experienced the same four words that started this article The words are interpreted differently by each one of us but wherever we are in service to the Lord we go through these stages many times Please keep them in your prayers

Jean Schwartz Global Mission Chair

Souper Bowl Sunday

GA youth collected $41771 for the Souper Bowl of Caring on Sunday February 3 50 of the money collected will go to our local food shelf (Merrick Community Services) and 50 to the Tanzania Animal Project Thank you for supporting the youth of our church in this effort to ldquolove

our neighborsrdquo

4th Annual Youth Garage Sale Friday April 26 2013 amp

Saturday April 27 2013

We are looking for volunteers to help organize the donation drop-offs There are 2 hour shifts in the mornings from 8-10am and evenings from 6-8pm Tues - Thurs 423 - 425 Shifts are also available during the sale If you are interested please contact Deb Hanson

at 6517749119

Womenrsquos Book Club 4th Tuesday 1230pm

New readers are always welcome

March 26 ndash Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford Our next book club discussions will take place on April 24 and May 22 Hope to see you there

The Ronald C Peterson library is open between services from 1000-1115am on Sunday mornings Large print selections are also available Thank you for returning materials within two weeks Librarians Carol Sandberg Karen Netwal Marlys Siverson Heather Nelson

Join Our Library Team Help select purchase and process new books assist in developing the use of our church library Meetings are once a month ndash usually the second Monday from

100-300pm

Young readers are encouraged to check out

Book Club

these new titles from our church libraryhellip

Ten Rules for Living with my Sister by Ann M Martin author of the Baby Sitters Club series Pearl is good at making lists of rules but sometimes life doesnrsquot play by the rules

So B It by Sarah Weeks A novel about a young girl living in Reno with her mentally disabled mother who haunted by a mysterious word in her motherrsquos vocabulary embarks on a cross-country journey

Smile by Raina Telgemeier A humorous coming-of-age true story about the dental drama that ensues after a trip-and-fall mishap

Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis Itrsquos 1936 in Flint Michigan and when 10-year-old Bud decides to hit the road to find his father nothing can stop him

Guys Read Funny Business Jon Scieszka ed Ten hilarious stories for young guys from some of the funniest writers

around

Page 7 Mar ch 2013

Afrikaans and Zulu the local dialect and enjoying a wide variety of after school activities The family seems to be adjusting very well If interested you can follow their life and work on blog site httpyagmsawordpresscom or the family blog httpleisethfamilywordpresscom They are working with Young Adults in Global Mission ndash South Africa an ELCA Global Mission program

In reading their blog one learns that they have very much experienced the same four words that started this article The words are interpreted differently by each one of us but wherever we are in service to the Lord we go through these stages many times Please keep them in your prayers

Jean Schwartz Global Mission Chair

Souper Bowl Sunday

GA youth collected $41771 for the Souper Bowl of Caring on Sunday February 3 50 of the money collected will go to our local food shelf (Merrick Community Services) and 50 to the Tanzania Animal Project Thank you for supporting the youth of our church in this effort to ldquolove

our neighborsrdquo

4th Annual Youth Garage Sale Friday April 26 2013 amp

Saturday April 27 2013

We are looking for volunteers to help organize the donation drop-offs There are 2 hour shifts in the mornings from 8-10am and evenings from 6-8pm Tues - Thurs 423 - 425 Shifts are also available during the sale If you are interested please contact Deb Hanson

at 6517749119

Womenrsquos Book Club 4th Tuesday 1230pm

New readers are always welcome

March 26 ndash Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford Our next book club discussions will take place on April 24 and May 22 Hope to see you there

The Ronald C Peterson library is open between services from 1000-1115am on Sunday mornings Large print selections are also available Thank you for returning materials within two weeks Librarians Carol Sandberg Karen Netwal Marlys Siverson Heather Nelson

Join Our Library Team Help select purchase and process new books assist in developing the use of our church library Meetings are once a month ndash usually the second Monday from

100-300pm

Young readers are encouraged to check out

Book Club

these new titles from our church libraryhellip

Ten Rules for Living with my Sister by Ann M Martin author of the Baby Sitters Club series Pearl is good at making lists of rules but sometimes life doesnrsquot play by the rules

So B It by Sarah Weeks A novel about a young girl living in Reno with her mentally disabled mother who haunted by a mysterious word in her motherrsquos vocabulary embarks on a cross-country journey

Smile by Raina Telgemeier A humorous coming-of-age true story about the dental drama that ensues after a trip-and-fall mishap

Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis Itrsquos 1936 in Flint Michigan and when 10-year-old Bud decides to hit the road to find his father nothing can stop him

Guys Read Funny Business Jon Scieszka ed Ten hilarious stories for young guys from some of the funniest writers

around

Community Caring

Weekly Bible Study Thursdays 1000 am

Learn more about the Scripture passages for the coming Sunday led by Pastor Bonnie Wilcox Interim Associate Pastor John Marboe Pastor Susan Schoon or Helen McEvoy-Freese

Lectionary texts

March 3 Isa 551-9 Ps 631-8 1 Cor 101-13 Luke 131-9

March 10 Josh 59-12 Ps 32 2 Cor 516-21 Luke 151-3 11b-32

March 17 Isa 4316-21 Ps 126 Phil 34b-14 John 121-8

March 24 Isa 504-9a Ps 319-16 Phil 25-11 Luke 2214-2356

March 31 Acts 1034-43 Ps 1181-2 14-24 1 Cor 1519-26 Luke 241-12

Janndash Global Mission

Febndash Iringa Diocese

Marndash Food Shelf Apr- Youth Camperships Mission Trips

May- Lyngblomsten June- College Scholarships

July- Library Aug- Loaves amp Fishes

Sept- Lutheran Health Care Bangladesh

Oct- Merrick Community Services

Nov- ELCA World Hunger

Dec- Twin Cities Habitat for

Humanity

Monthly Mission Emphasis

Gifts were given to Gustavus Adolphus Church in memory or in honor of the following persons during the month of January IHO John Youngrenrsquos 90th birthday- Senior Ministry- J amp A Youngren G amp J Miller IMO Marion DeVahl- S amp J McNamara C Peterson M Peterson G Doyon K amp M Johnson G amp B Wojahn E amp ML DeVahl G amp J Henry R amp K Petschen L Snyder E Reichel E Macioch M amp C Dobbs W DeVahl L amp E Pearson G amp J Miller H amp J Perusse R amp H Walgren family amp friends

Sunday after Easter April 7 900am Service Congregational Favorites Hymn Sing also featuring the Canon Choir of Brass

Not only will hymns be placed where they are typically found in the worship service but they will also replace elements of the liturgical structure so that a significant number of favorite choices can be included The Canon Choir of Brass will provide special selections and accompany some of the hymns adding to the festive nature of this Easter Season worship This enjoyable event is always met with an enthusiastic response Request song sheets will be available in March at the Welcome Center

Page 8 Gustavus Adolphus Luther an Chur ch

Page 9 Mar ch 2013

FrommdashInterim Associate Pastor John Marboe

I like fieldtrips and I think churches should do them Though it is not listed as a fruit of the Spirit holy curiosity is a great characteristic of a Christian To wander and to wonder with eyes ears and hearts open to others invites blessings we cannot predict

I was delighted that over thirty youth and adults signed up on January 30th to visit Temple of Aaron Synagogue in St Paul Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein treated us to an excellent (and humorous) introduction to Judaism He let us view the scrolls of the Torah and helped us understand their rituals We were also shown a sobering artifact of the Holocaust a scroll that had been rescued and partially restored that had been wrapped around a Jewish person and set afire

As we parted the Rabbi half-joked that he would like to join with a Lutheran congregation for a lutefisk and gefilte fish dinner Their office manager declared that she would never in her life eat either I think it sounds fun Anyone here good at making lutefisk

This first fieldtrip of 2013 was so interesting letrsquos do more

We have a great opportunity on Thursday evening March 14 Our parent-congregation First Lutheran on Maria invites us and others to come learn about their outreach to persons at the margins in our community They call it Shobirsquos Table It is a ministry tending to mind body and spirit providing food medical and counseling services and prayer Letrsquos go learn what thatrsquos about Look for sign-ups

Then on April 14th Rev Jim Bear Jacobs will be our AGIFT speaker and offer a

guided tour after the second service to a few sacred sites of the Dakota people Jim Bear has a ministry to Christian churches aimed at expanding our awareness of and appreciation for the peoplemdashtheir stories and waysmdashthat dwelt on this land for millennia before our immigrant ancestors arrived Look for sign-ups

Curiosity is good Letrsquos get out there and learn from our neighborshellip

In Peace Pastor John

March Fieldtrip Opportunity Shobirsquos Table

Shobis Table A ministry of spiritual wellness in the homeless community

Come and learn about a ministry of radical hospitality among the homeless population of St Paulrsquos East Side Led by Pastor Margaret Kelly Shobirsquos Table is a Word and Sacrament community that has grown out of the Wellness Center ministry at First

Lutheran Church Join us on Thursday

March 14 from 500-800pm at First Lutheran Church 463 Maria Ave St Paul Participants will be invited to mingle with the Wellness Center guests join in the community meal at 600pm and learn more about the ministry from Pastor Kelly and other leaders

Update about Mortgage Refinancing

At the Annual Meeting on January 27 the congregation authorized the Church Council to apply to refinance the church mortgage at a lower interest rate The Council and the Financial Resources Committee have spoken with two Lutheran church lenders and anticipates that refinancing will be secured in March

Become a fan of

lsquoGA Church Saint Paulrsquo on Facebook

Page 10 Gustavus Adolphus Luther an Chur ch

Sunday Morning Volunteers

1 Roger Froelich Taya Johannsen Grant Johnson 2 Triston Garbe Ray Lundgren Audry Nordwall Eric Sanft 3 Joanne Svendsen 4 Kayla Capeder Daniel Chapdelaine 5 Justin McDonough Harriet Mueller Violet Ronhovde 6 Giselle Bell Luther Nelson 7 Tom Balyk Beverly Lindner 8 9 Nancy Bjork Jeffrey Blomquist 10 Otis Blyton 11 Peyton Franzmeier Marv Merrick 12 Denise Hassenstab Stacy Hill Christine Johnson Mila Johannsen 13 14 15 Eugene Johnson 16 17 John Josephson Wendie Sederstrom Barbara Surine 18 Paige Donnelly Travis Pedersen 19 Emmett Haller Arlene Higgins Nancy Johnson

Birthdays of the Month

20 Clara Bordsen Diane Hawthorne Evie Lipetzky 21 Robert Burton Arne Woinarowicz 22 Bernice Cournoyer Margaret Gustafson Allison Teachout Charlotte Treanor 23 Christopher Stordalen 24 Jonathan Challgren Carolyn Espersen Gabriel Krueger 25 Barb Garbe Aianna Smith 26 Jerry Brakke Mary Kimmer 27 Tyanne Hitchcock Colman Rees Troy Weber 28 Joan Berglund Carolyn Slager 29 Ernie King Jean Muehlenthaler Taylor Rees 30 Phyllis Hinton Dorothy MacKenzie Paula Schulze 31

You Can Help

Greeters Individuals couples or families to greet people to worship on Sundays from 840amndash900am or 1015-1115am Duties include directing visitors to where we worship restrooms Sunday School rooms and information at the Welcome Center Please sign-up at the Welcome Center

Coffee Hour Provide hospitality in the Gathering Area on Sundays between services Includes providing cookies bars (or a cake if you would like to celebrate a special birthday or anniversary) setting up trays and assist with serving If you can not provide treats but still would like to help you can also make a cash donation so we can purchase items to have on hand Please sign-up at the Welcome Center

Online Giving (aka Simply Giving) is a free service to you and benefits the churchrsquos cash flow all year Gifts may be made weekly or on a

schedule that fits your personal needs Consistency in giving helps the church whether you are unable to attend worship because of illness business vacation or other reason Sign up at wwwgachurchorg and click on ldquoDonate Nowrdquo on the left side

Have You Remembered GA in Your Will

A legacy gift will help continue the 120-year tradition of mission at Gustavus Adolphus With the advice of your attorney or tax adviser the following language may be added to your will trust or codicil

ldquoI bequeath X of my estate to Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church 1669 N Arcade Saint Paul MN 55106 rdquo

Page 9 Mar ch 2013

FrommdashInterim Associate Pastor John Marboe

I like fieldtrips and I think churches should do them Though it is not listed as a fruit of the Spirit holy curiosity is a great characteristic of a Christian To wander and to wonder with eyes ears and hearts open to others invites blessings we cannot predict

I was delighted that over thirty youth and adults signed up on January 30th to visit Temple of Aaron Synagogue in St Paul Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein treated us to an excellent (and humorous) introduction to Judaism He let us view the scrolls of the Torah and helped us understand their rituals We were also shown a sobering artifact of the Holocaust a scroll that had been rescued and partially restored that had been wrapped around a Jewish person and set afire

As we parted the Rabbi half-joked that he would like to join with a Lutheran congregation for a lutefisk and gefilte fish dinner Their office manager declared that she would never in her life eat either I think it sounds fun Anyone here good at making lutefisk

This first fieldtrip of 2013 was so interesting letrsquos do more

We have a great opportunity on Thursday evening March 14 Our parent-congregation First Lutheran on Maria invites us and others to come learn about their outreach to persons at the margins in our community They call it Shobirsquos Table It is a ministry tending to mind body and spirit providing food medical and counseling services and prayer Letrsquos go learn what thatrsquos about Look for sign-ups

Then on April 14th Rev Jim Bear Jacobs will be our AGIFT speaker and offer a

guided tour after the second service to a few sacred sites of the Dakota people Jim Bear has a ministry to Christian churches aimed at expanding our awareness of and appreciation for the peoplemdashtheir stories and waysmdashthat dwelt on this land for millennia before our immigrant ancestors arrived Look for sign-ups

Curiosity is good Letrsquos get out there and learn from our neighborshellip

In Peace Pastor John

March Fieldtrip Opportunity Shobirsquos Table

Shobis Table A ministry of spiritual wellness in the homeless community

Come and learn about a ministry of radical hospitality among the homeless population of St Paulrsquos East Side Led by Pastor Margaret Kelly Shobirsquos Table is a Word and Sacrament community that has grown out of the Wellness Center ministry at First

Lutheran Church Join us on Thursday

March 14 from 500-800pm at First Lutheran Church 463 Maria Ave St Paul Participants will be invited to mingle with the Wellness Center guests join in the community meal at 600pm and learn more about the ministry from Pastor Kelly and other leaders

Update about Mortgage Refinancing

At the Annual Meeting on January 27 the congregation authorized the Church Council to apply to refinance the church mortgage at a lower interest rate The Council and the Financial Resources Committee have spoken with two Lutheran church lenders and anticipates that refinancing will be secured in March

Become a fan of

lsquoGA Church Saint Paulrsquo on Facebook

Page 10 Gustavus Adolphus Luther an Chur ch

Sunday Morning Volunteers

1 Roger Froelich Taya Johannsen Grant Johnson 2 Triston Garbe Ray Lundgren Audry Nordwall Eric Sanft 3 Joanne Svendsen 4 Kayla Capeder Daniel Chapdelaine 5 Justin McDonough Harriet Mueller Violet Ronhovde 6 Giselle Bell Luther Nelson 7 Tom Balyk Beverly Lindner 8 9 Nancy Bjork Jeffrey Blomquist 10 Otis Blyton 11 Peyton Franzmeier Marv Merrick 12 Denise Hassenstab Stacy Hill Christine Johnson Mila Johannsen 13 14 15 Eugene Johnson 16 17 John Josephson Wendie Sederstrom Barbara Surine 18 Paige Donnelly Travis Pedersen 19 Emmett Haller Arlene Higgins Nancy Johnson

Birthdays of the Month

20 Clara Bordsen Diane Hawthorne Evie Lipetzky 21 Robert Burton Arne Woinarowicz 22 Bernice Cournoyer Margaret Gustafson Allison Teachout Charlotte Treanor 23 Christopher Stordalen 24 Jonathan Challgren Carolyn Espersen Gabriel Krueger 25 Barb Garbe Aianna Smith 26 Jerry Brakke Mary Kimmer 27 Tyanne Hitchcock Colman Rees Troy Weber 28 Joan Berglund Carolyn Slager 29 Ernie King Jean Muehlenthaler Taylor Rees 30 Phyllis Hinton Dorothy MacKenzie Paula Schulze 31

You Can Help

Greeters Individuals couples or families to greet people to worship on Sundays from 840amndash900am or 1015-1115am Duties include directing visitors to where we worship restrooms Sunday School rooms and information at the Welcome Center Please sign-up at the Welcome Center

Coffee Hour Provide hospitality in the Gathering Area on Sundays between services Includes providing cookies bars (or a cake if you would like to celebrate a special birthday or anniversary) setting up trays and assist with serving If you can not provide treats but still would like to help you can also make a cash donation so we can purchase items to have on hand Please sign-up at the Welcome Center

Online Giving (aka Simply Giving) is a free service to you and benefits the churchrsquos cash flow all year Gifts may be made weekly or on a

schedule that fits your personal needs Consistency in giving helps the church whether you are unable to attend worship because of illness business vacation or other reason Sign up at wwwgachurchorg and click on ldquoDonate Nowrdquo on the left side

Have You Remembered GA in Your Will

A legacy gift will help continue the 120-year tradition of mission at Gustavus Adolphus With the advice of your attorney or tax adviser the following language may be added to your will trust or codicil

ldquoI bequeath X of my estate to Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church 1669 N Arcade Saint Paul MN 55106 rdquo

Page 10 Gustavus Adolphus Luther an Chur ch

Sunday Morning Volunteers

1 Roger Froelich Taya Johannsen Grant Johnson 2 Triston Garbe Ray Lundgren Audry Nordwall Eric Sanft 3 Joanne Svendsen 4 Kayla Capeder Daniel Chapdelaine 5 Justin McDonough Harriet Mueller Violet Ronhovde 6 Giselle Bell Luther Nelson 7 Tom Balyk Beverly Lindner 8 9 Nancy Bjork Jeffrey Blomquist 10 Otis Blyton 11 Peyton Franzmeier Marv Merrick 12 Denise Hassenstab Stacy Hill Christine Johnson Mila Johannsen 13 14 15 Eugene Johnson 16 17 John Josephson Wendie Sederstrom Barbara Surine 18 Paige Donnelly Travis Pedersen 19 Emmett Haller Arlene Higgins Nancy Johnson

Birthdays of the Month

20 Clara Bordsen Diane Hawthorne Evie Lipetzky 21 Robert Burton Arne Woinarowicz 22 Bernice Cournoyer Margaret Gustafson Allison Teachout Charlotte Treanor 23 Christopher Stordalen 24 Jonathan Challgren Carolyn Espersen Gabriel Krueger 25 Barb Garbe Aianna Smith 26 Jerry Brakke Mary Kimmer 27 Tyanne Hitchcock Colman Rees Troy Weber 28 Joan Berglund Carolyn Slager 29 Ernie King Jean Muehlenthaler Taylor Rees 30 Phyllis Hinton Dorothy MacKenzie Paula Schulze 31

You Can Help

Greeters Individuals couples or families to greet people to worship on Sundays from 840amndash900am or 1015-1115am Duties include directing visitors to where we worship restrooms Sunday School rooms and information at the Welcome Center Please sign-up at the Welcome Center

Coffee Hour Provide hospitality in the Gathering Area on Sundays between services Includes providing cookies bars (or a cake if you would like to celebrate a special birthday or anniversary) setting up trays and assist with serving If you can not provide treats but still would like to help you can also make a cash donation so we can purchase items to have on hand Please sign-up at the Welcome Center

Online Giving (aka Simply Giving) is a free service to you and benefits the churchrsquos cash flow all year Gifts may be made weekly or on a

schedule that fits your personal needs Consistency in giving helps the church whether you are unable to attend worship because of illness business vacation or other reason Sign up at wwwgachurchorg and click on ldquoDonate Nowrdquo on the left side

Have You Remembered GA in Your Will

A legacy gift will help continue the 120-year tradition of mission at Gustavus Adolphus With the advice of your attorney or tax adviser the following language may be added to your will trust or codicil

ldquoI bequeath X of my estate to Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church 1669 N Arcade Saint Paul MN 55106 rdquo

March - Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

24 Confirmation Retreat Kipenzelo Mission Visit 900 AM Traditional Worship Service w Guest Preacher 1010 AM Tree House Sunday School amp Adult Ed 1115 AM New Life Worship 100 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (100-359pm) Chapel Rm 121-124 100 PM People to People - LH (100-330pm) 500 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Worship - Chapel (5-8pm) 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym

Group (600-900pm)

25 Kipenzelo Mission Visit 900 AM Volleyball - Gym 500 PM Loaves amp Fishes 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Band Practice (6-9pm) Chapel 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym Group (600-900pm) GYM

700 PM BSA Troop - AR

26 Kipenzelo Mission Visit 1000 AM Staff Meeting 1230 PM Book Club - Lib 600 PM Boy Scout Pack 25 Banquet (Blue amp Gold) (600pm-900pm) 600 PM Council Meeting 600 PM Thors Soccer Group (600-900pm) GYM 630 PM Bell Choir - Chapel 700 PM Cub Pack 225 - AR 700 PM New Life SAC - Rm 134-136 (7-900pm)

745 PM New Life Reh

27 Kipenzelo Mission Visit Lenten Services 500 PM Lenten Soup Supper 600 PM Lenten Book Discussion Groups 650 PM Lenten Reflective Evening Vespers 700 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (700-900pm) Chapel 134-136

730 PM Chancel Choir Reh

28 Kipenzelo Mission Visit 1000 AM Bible Study - Lib - 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Bible Study (600-900pm) Chapel 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym Group (600-900pm) GYM 700 PM Canon Choir of Brass - Sanc (7-930pm) 700 PM Ilula Shoulder to Shoulder Mtg - GA (SPAS

Event)

1 Kipenzelo Mission Visit 800 AM Work Crew - FS (800-1100am) 600 PM Hmong Hope Community Church Mtg (134-136) (6-8pm) 600 PM New Life - SAC (600-900pm) Gym FM 630 PM Game Night

(630pm-830pm)

2 Kipenzelo Mission Visit 830 AM New Life - SAC (830am-100pm) (134-136) 900 AM Hmong Hope Womens Choir Reh (9-1100am) Rm 131-132 1000 AM Volunteer Faith Formation Luncheon 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Worship - Chapel (6-9pm) 600 PM Thors Soccer Group

(600-900pm) GYM

3 Kipenzelo Mission Visit 900 AM Traditional Worship Service - Camp Sunday 1010 AM Tree House Sunday School amp Adult Ed 1115 AM New Life Worship - Camp Sunday 100 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (100-359pm) Chapel Rm 121-124 500 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Worship - Chapel (5-8pm) 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym

Group (600-900pm)

4 Kipenzelo Mission Visit NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 900 AM Volleyball - Gym 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Band Practice (6-9pm) Chapel 700 PM BSA Troop - Gym amp

Fish Market

5 Kipenzelo Mission Visit 1000 AM Staff Meeting 630 PM Bell Choir - Chapel 700 PM Cub Pack 225 - Gym amp Fish Market 700 PM New Life SAC - Rm 134-136 (7-900pm)

745 PM New Life Reh

6 Kipenzelo Mission Visit Lenten Services 500 PM Lenten Soup Supper 600 PM Lenten Book Discussion Groups 650 PM Lenten Reflective Evening Vespers 700 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (700-900pm) Chapel 134-136

730 PM Chancel Choir Reh

7 Kipenzelo Mission Visit 1000 AM Bible Study - Lib - 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Bible Study (600-900pm) Chapel 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym Group (600-900pm) GYM 700 PM Canon Choir of Brass -

Sanc (7-930pm)

8 800 AM Work Crew - FS (800-1100am) 600 PM Hmong Hope Community Church Mtg (134-136) (6-8pm) 600 PM New Life - SAC

(600-900pm) Gym FM

9 830 AM New Life - SAC (830am-100pm) (134-136) 900 AM Hmong Hope Womens Choir Reh (9-1100am) Rm 131-132 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Worship - Chapel (6-9pm) 600 PM Thors Soccer Group

(600-900pm) GYM

10 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS 900 AM Traditional Worship Service 1010 AM Tree House Sunday School Adult Ed amp GA 101 1115 AM New Life Worship 100 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (100-359pm) Chapel Rm 121-124 500 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Worship - Chapel (5-8pm) 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym

Group (600-900pm)

11 900 AM Volleyball - Gym 100 PM Library Committee - Lib 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Band Practice (6-9pm) Chapel 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym Group (600-900pm) GYM 630 PM Fine Arts Cmte Mtg (GA)

700 PM BSA Troop - AR

12 1000 AM Staff Meeting 530 PM Theme Team Mtg 600 PM Thors Soccer Group (600-900pm) GYM 630 PM Bell Choir - Chapel 700 PM Cub Pack 225 - AR 700 PM New Life SAC - Rm 134-136 (7-900pm)

730 PM Global Mission Mtg

13 Lenten Services 330 PM Worship Service Mtg 500 PM Lenten Soup Supper 600 PM Lenten Book Discussion Groups 650 PM Lenten Reflective Evening Vespers 700 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (700-900pm) Chapel 134-136 730 PM Chancel Choir Reh

900 PM New Life Jazz Reh

14 1000 AM Bible Study - Lib - 1230 PM MS Support Group - FS 500 PM Field Trip to Shobis Table 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Bible Study (600-900pm) Chapel 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym Group (600-900pm) GYM 700 PM Canon Choir of Brass -

Sanc (7-930pm)

15 800 AM Work Crew - FS (800-1100am) 600 PM Hmong Hope Community Church Mtg (134-136) (6-8pm) 600 PM New Life - SAC

(600-900pm) Gym FM

16 830 AM New Life - SAC (830am-100pm) (134-136) 900 AM Hmong Hope Womens Choir Reh (9-1100am) Rm 131-132 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Worship - Chapel (6-9pm) 600 PM Thors Soccer Group

(600-900pm) GYM

17 900 AM Traditional Worship Service 1010 AM Tree House Sunday School Adult Ed GA 101 amp ReconcilingWorks Open House 1115 AM New Life Jazz Wor-ship 100 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (100-359pm) Chapel Rm 121-124 500 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Worship - Chapel (5-8pm) 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym

Group (600-900pm)

18 900 AM Volleyball - Gym 1000 AM Care Team Mtg 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Band Practice (6-9pm) Chapel 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym Group (600-900pm) GYM

700 PM BSA Troop - AR

19 1000 AM Staff Meeting 530 PM Finance Cmte 600 PM Faith Formation Mtg 600 PM Thors Soccer Group (600-900pm) GYM 630 PM Social Ministry Mtg 645 PM Music amp Worship Cmte 700 PM Cub Pack 225 - AR 700 PM New Life SAC - Rm 134-136 (7-900pm) 700 PM Property Cmte 700 PM Swedish Lodge - FS

745 PM New Life Reh

20 Lenten Services 500 PM Lenten Soup Supper 530 PM Exec Cmte Mtg 600 PM Lenten Book Discussion Groups 650 PM Lenten Reflective Evening Vespers 700 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (700-900pm) Chapel 134-136

730 PM Chancel Choir Reh

21 1000 AM Bible Study - Lib - 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Bible Study (600-900pm) Chapel 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym Group (600-900pm) GYM 700 PM Beaver Valley Camp Inc (Fireside Room) 700 PM Canon Choir of Brass -

Sanc (7-930pm)

22 Bjork amp Nevin Wedding Reh 800 AM Work Crew - FS (800-1100am) 915 AM 551 Club Event Bus Pick-up at GA (Houses of Worship Tours) 600 PM Hmong Hope Community Church Mtg (134-136) (6-8pm) 600 PM New Life - SAC

(600-900pm) Gym FM

23 830 AM New Life - SAC (830am-100pm) (134-136) 900 AM Boy Scout Palm Sunday Brunch Set-up 900 AM Hmong Hope Womens Choir Reh (9-1100am) Rm 131-132 930 AM First Communion Class (930am-Noon) 400 PM Bjork amp Nevin Wedding 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Worship - Chapel (6-9pm) 600 PM Thors Soccer Group

(600-900pm) GYM

24 Palm Sunday 600 AM Boy Scout Palm Sunday Brunch 900 AM Traditional Worship Service 1010 AM Tree House Sunday School amp Adult Ed 1115 AM New Life Worship 100 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (100-359pm) Chapel Rm 121-124 500 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Worship - Chapel (5-8pm) 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym

Group (600-900pm)

25 900 AM Volleyball - Gym 100 PM 551 Club Event Wii Bowling Leasgue (five weeks) 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Band Practice (6-9pm) Chapel 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym Group (600-900pm) GYM

700 PM BSA Troop - AR

26 1000 AM Staff Meeting 1230 PM Book Club - Lib 600 PM Council Meeting 600 PM Thors Soccer Group (600-900pm) GYM 630 PM Bell Choir - Chapel 700 PM Cub Pack 225 - AR 700 PM New Life SAC - Rm 134-136 (7-900pm)

745 PM New Life Reh

27 No Meal This Evening 700 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (700-900pm) Chapel 134-136

730 PM Chancel Choir Reh

28 Maundy Thursday 1000 AM Bible Study - Can-celled 1030 AM Maundy Thursday Worship 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Bible Study (600-900pm) Chapel 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym Group (600-900pm) GYM 650 PM Maundy Thursday Worship 700 PM Ilula Shoulder to Shoulder Mtg - GA (SPAS

Event)

29 Good Friday 700 AM Mens Worship 800 AM Work Crew - FS (800-1100am) 1030 AM Childrens Worship 600 PM Hmong Hope Community Church Mtg (134-136) (6-8pm) 600 PM New Life - SAC (600-900pm) Gym FM

650 PM Tenebrae Service

30 830 AM New Life - SAC (830am-100pm) (134-136) 900 AM Hmong Hope Womens Choir Reh (9-1100am) Rm 131-132 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Worship - Chapel (6-9pm) 600 PM Thors Soccer Group

(600-900pm) GYM

31 Easter Sunday 800 AM Worship Service 930 AM Worship Service 1100 AM Worship Service 100 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (100-359pm) Chapel Rm 121-124 500 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Worship - Chapel (5-8pm) 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym

Group (600-900pm)

1 Church Closed for Easter Holiday 900 AM Volleyball - Cancelled 100 PM 551 Club Event Wii Bowling Leasgue - Cancelled 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Band Practice - Cancelled

700 PM BSA Troop - Cancelled

2 1000 AM Staff Meeting 630 PM Bell Choir - Chapel 700 PM Cub Pack 225 - Gym amp Fish Market 700 PM New Life SAC - Rm 134-136 (7-900pm)

745 PM New Life Reh

3 No Meal This Evening 800 AM Senior Moments Luncheon Set-up 700 PM Hmong Hope Community Church (700-900pm) Chapel 134-136

730 PM Chancel Choir Reh

4 1000 AM Bible Study - Lib - 1200 PM Senior Moments Luncheon 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Bible Study (600-900pm) Chapel 600 PM Hmong Hope Gym Group (600-900pm) GYM 700 PM Canon Choir of Brass -

Sanc (7-930pm)

5 800 AM Work Crew - FS (800-1100am) 600 PM New Life - SAC

(600-900pm) Gym FM

6 830 AM New Life - SAC (830am-100pm) (134-136) 900 AM Hmong Hope Womens Choir Reh (9-1100am) Rm 131-132 600 PM Eben-Eezer Pentecost Worship - Chapel (6-9pm) 600 PM Thors Soccer Group

(600-900pm) GYM

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Twin Cities MN

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Gustavus Adolphus (GA) Lutheran Church 1669 Arcade St St Paul MN 55106 6517745954 - wwwgachurchorg

Sunday Worship

900am Traditional Service 1115am New Life Worship

(ASL Interpreted)

Church Staff

Bonnie Wilcox Senior Pastor

John Marboe Interim Associate Pastor

Susan Schoon Visitation Pastor

Jerome Brakke Director of MusicOrganist

Sherrie Norquist Director of Christian Education

Linda Tischer Full-time Administrative Assistant

Judy Hitchcock Part-time Administrative Assistant

Helen McEvoy-Freese Business Manager

Rick Arons Nelson Tracey amp Kevin Berglund Custodians

Kathy Laramy Wedding Consultant

Michelle Beaulieu Kendra Nielsen amp Diana Williams ASL Interpreters

Gustavus Adolphus (GA) is a member of the Saint Paul Area Synod (wwwspas-elcaorg) of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) wwwelcaorg

DEADLINE for April Newsletter Monday March 4

GA Newsletter submission deadline for the upcoming month is listed above Send to Linda at Lindagachurchorg

PLEASE HONOR the date listed for the deadline

Camp Onomia Sunday March 3

Camp Director Jim Schmidt will present a Temple Talk at both services and will meet with parents and youth between services in the Fishmarket Check out the camp display in the gathering area on this day

Letrsquos Go to Camp Onomia this Summer

GA kids of all ages can go to Camp Onomia the week of July 7-12 (Explorers for grades 3-6 Night Owls for grades 6-8 and CIT Leadership camp for High School Youth) Sign up

by March 15 to receive the Early Bird discount GA Youth Ministry Team will pick up half the cost of a week of camp for GA kids attending