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The Extension
April 2016
Minnetonka United Methodist Church The vision of Minnetonka United Methodist Church is to be caring, inclusive, and Spirit-filled in all that we do.
Our commitment is to follow Christ’s example and, as a Reconciling Congregation, to welcome persons of all sexual
identities and orientation into this faith community.
HOLY WEEK
Sunday, April 9 – Palm/Passion Sunday We begin the Holy Week journey. Children may take part in a Palm Processional at both services.
A Journey of Celtic Prayer and Praise - 7:00-8:00 pm Theme: Easter Vigil Celtic Music: Andrea Stern, harpist and Laura Mackenzie, Celtic instruments
Thursday, April 13 – Maundy Thursday/Tenebrae Service 6:00-6:45 pm, Soup Supper – Soup and bread will be provided. Sign up in the Narthex. 7:00 pm, Last Supper & Tenebrae Service - Walking through the last days of Jesus’ life Children will join us for the Last Supper portion of the service. There will be a special children’s activity during the Tenebrae portion.
Sunday, April 16 - Easter Sunrise Service 6:25 am - Groveland Cemetery Traditional Easter Worship Service 9:00 am Easter Egg Hunt for children 10:00 am Jazz Easter Worship Service 10:45 am
MUMC Summer Highlights
Summer Brochure available Easter Sunday Summer Sunday Worship - One Service at 10:45 am, May 21-September 3
Summer Sunday Outdoor Worship - 9:00 am, July 9-August 27
Wednesday Night Outdoor Worship - 7:00 pm, June 28-August 16 (no worship July 26)
May 21 - Celebration Sunday: All music groups will participate in worship. We will recognize and show appreciation for teachers, music, childcare
June 11 - Pastor Jeanine’s last Sunday at MUMC
June 25 - Pastor Matt Sipe’s first Sunday at MUMC
Drama Camp For Kids, June 12-16, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Youth Mission Trip, July 9-14
Vacation Bible School, July 24-28, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
M.A.D. (Make A Difference) Camp, August 15-17
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Announcement of Next Pastor We are excited to announce that it is the intention of Bishop Bruce Ough that Pastor Matt Sipe be appointed as Pastor of Minnetonka United Methodist Church. Acting on behalf of the congregation, the Servant Leadership Board
enthusiastically affirms the Bishop’s intention.
Matt is coming to us after leading Delano UMC for 9 years. We look forward to welcoming Matt, his wife Julie and
their children Nora and Marshall. Pastor Matt will begin his ministry with us on Sunday, June 25. The transition occurring over the next few months will be most successful with the prayers and active participation of
all members of the MUMC community.
On behalf of the Servant Leadership Board, we thank the congregation for their support and confidence in our work.
Administrator Job Opening Minnetonka United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time, qualified, passionate candidate to serve as Communications Administrator. The Communications Administrator will be responsible for office administration
functions including weekly bulletins and service presentations, maintaining membership records, and other administrative tasks. This position will join our Financial Administrator in the operation of the church office. This is a
part-time, hourly position, approximately 15-18 hours per week. Send resume and cover letter including experience to: [email protected] with title, “Administrator Application.”
For questions, contact Pastor Jeanine. A full position description can be found at http://minnetonkaumc.org/our-staff/.
Deadline is April 15 or until filled.
Your idea could be funded by the Legacy Fund! Each year the Legacy Fund helps to expand areas of education, music, outreach, facilities, and leadership. This year
the grant allowance is $17,000! Complete a request by April 28 to begin the process. Forms are available in the
Narthex and in the Office.
Baptism Renewal Service - May 28
During worship on May 28, you will have an opportunity to renew your baptism. It is a time to affirm your commitment to be a Christ follower, and remember your baptism. If you have never been baptized, this is a great service during which to do so. In the United Methodist Church, we baptize all ages. Please contact Pastor Jeanine or Pastor Tiffany if you would like to be baptized on May 28.
All Church Spring Clean Up Saturday, April 8, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dig out those rakes, clippers, trimmers, leaf-blowers… don’t forget the work gloves and sun block! There is plenty of work for everyone… everyone is needed!
New Member Informational Classes Have you invited a friend to church? If there is someone you would like to learn more about our church, this is the best class for them. The Pastors lead the class, and it is an informal time to get to know one another better, learn about the many ministries of our church, and The United Methodist Church. There are sign up sheets in the Fellowship Hall, and also a sheet for those interested, but for whom the class times do not work. Please help us to invite visitors to this important class. Sunday, April 23, 12:00-1:30 pm Sunday, May 21, 5:00-6:30 pm
Brown Bag Study Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom
Mondays, 12:00-1:15 pm, April 24-June 5
(No class Memorial Day)
Facilitated by Rev. Mike Miller
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Family Ministry News
April Sunday School During the “Seek and Find” series, kids will seek high
and low within the Big Bible
Story pictures to find the hidden items. They’ll get a complete
picture of the Easter Story and what it looks like to be a friend of Jesus.
K-6th Grade Sunday School
Ages 3-5 Preschool Childcare available both services.
6:30-7:30 pm, April 5 & 19
Building Faith Brick by Brick Kindergarten-6th Grade
Discover the Bible and build faith
together with LEGO’s as we dive into New Testament stories!
Celebration Singers
Children’s Choir All kids in 1st-6th grade are invited to
join children’s choir! Rehearsals are Sunday’s from 10:10-10:40 am, led
by Linda Evans. We sing 2 more
times this year, April 23 and May 21. Come join the fun of singing the Bible
with Linda!
Palm Sunday Sunday, April 9, both services:
Kids process into the sanctuary with palms! Plus, join us for Sunday School where we’ll have a fun VBS Preview of Hero Central!
Maundy Thursday Join us for our Thursday, April 13 service at 7:00 pm
Childcare plus a special activity for children K-4th focused on The Last Supper and Jesus Washing the Disciples’ Feet
Easter Easter Egg Hunt – Sunday, April 16
The hunt begins at 10:00 am outside on church grounds (weather permitting). Children (through 5th grade) will collect 10 Easter eggs and exchange for a bag of Easter treats! Bags provided or bring your own basket. Invite grandchildren,
friends and neighbors. All are welcome! Contact Haley Mathison if you would like to help hide the Easter Eggs.
Confirmation Update All confirmation students are invited to help our Facilities team on Saturday,
April 8 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm with our outdoor spring cleanup. This team has helped to make an awesome youth hangout space, and we want to
return the favor by helping with making our grounds beautiful for spring!
Confirmation Banquet, Wednesday, April 26 (Confirmation is Sunday, April 30)
7th Graders: All 7th graders will be serving at the confirmation banquet. Let’s make this a special evening for the 8th graders and their families!
8th Graders: Invite parents, siblings, grandparents, and others to celebrate this special evening with you. Enjoy a special meal, share your statement of
faith, receive a gift from confirmation teachers, and rehearse for confirmation.
High School Youth Group Sunday, April 23 @ 12:00 pm
Join us for High School Youth Group and
lunch at the Original Pancake House! Email or text Haley Mathison to RSVP.
Youth Mission Trip 23 youth will serve on an Indian
Reservation in Lake Traverse, SD for a week in July through YouthWorks.
Join us for one of our mission trip fundraisers:
Spring Plant Sale (orders due by April 9) Car Wash & Cookout – Sunday, June 4
Parenting with Purpose Thursday, April 27, 6:30-8:30 pm, MCEC, Deephaven Room
Parents as Sexuality Educators (pK-5 parents)
Register at: minnetonkaschools.org/activities
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Summer Camps 2017
Drama Camp June 12 – 16, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, children completing grades K-6
Cost is $75 for the week and registration will be available online and at church. The week will culminate with a free program Friday evening for family and friends. The week includes
enhancing drama skills with group dramatics, stage presence, voice projection, characterization and scenery work. We will create sketches from the works of Dr. Seuss, and we will use the book The
Parables of Dr. Seuss by Robert Short to look at the Christian faith of Theodor Geisel. We will split into groups by age, but the Friday program will be done by all students. Some students will also present during Sunday morning worship on
June 18, especially the song "Let Grow" from the movie The Lorax. I encourage people to invite neighbors and friends to
become involved in this Biblical based drama program. Contact Rev. Linda Evans with questions. We are looking for high school students with drama experience to be counselors with drama camp. Contact Linda Evans at [email protected] if you are interested.
Youth Mission Trip July 9-14, Indian Reservation in Lake Traverse, SD
This summer, 23 youth and 6 adults will be going on a mission trip to South Dakota to serve through building projects and summer kids camp on an Indian Reservation.
Youth completing grades 7-12 are invited on this trip!
Vacation Bible School July 24-28, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, for children age 3 – entering grade 6
We’ll be taking kids on awesome adventures alongside some of their favorite Bible heroes and
discover the qualities that make us truly heroic in God. VBS Hero Central uses epic music,
spectacular science, crafty crafts, heroic recreation, and fantastic Bible stories to help kids (and leaders) discover their strength in God! Do good, seek peace, and go after it!
MAD (Make a Difference) Camp Tuesday, August 16 at 8:00 a.m. – Thursday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Kids entering 5th – 7th grades Fall 2017 Three days, Two nights, One awesome time!
Calling all campers! You’re invited to participate in this all-new mission, eco, and fun-focused overnight camp held at Minnetonka UMC this summer. Kids will have a fun mission trip experience,
learn about nature and God’s creation, and make a difference in our local community. Friends and neighbors are welcome to attend this camp, too! The program registration cost is $75. Contact Haley Mathison with
questions or for more information about M.A.D. Camp! [email protected] or 952.474.4114
Spring Senior Event at the Plymouth Playhouse
Rise Up, O’ Men - Saturday, May 13, 3:00 pm You don’t have to be a senior to join us for the newest offering from the Church Basement Ladies. It promises to be an afternoon of laughter and fun fellowship. Sign-up sheets are in the common area. Tickets are $32. Any questions,
contact Judy Sunderland, [email protected], or at the church office.
Opportunities to Serve Simpson Shelter - Thursday, April 27 Everyone is invited to join in this special ministry! Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall to serve or provide desserts.
A New Mission Opportunity – Sunday, May 7 Did you know it is common practice across the nation to move children’s items in black trash bags when they are being cared for in the foster care system? A suitcase is a tangible way to offer the child dignity and some belongings of their very own. Kimm Kraii and her family have started Going Places MN in an effort to give a child that sense of dignity by filling a small suitcase with items such as toothbrushes/paste, combs and brushes, lip balm, nail clipper, bath towel and wash cloth, twin size sheet set and other personal items the child can use and call their own.
Join us between services on May 7 (in Fellowship Hall) to meet Kimm and learn how we can support her mission.
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United Methodist Women Lydia Circle - Wednesday, April 26, 9:30 am We will continue the UMW study, The Bible and Human Sexuality: Claiming God’s Good Gift. We will finish
conversation about Old Testament Scriptures and move into the New Testament. See what Jesus had to say about divorce, adultery, etc. and on what he put his emphasis as he dealt with these issues. Meet with us in the
Conference room at 9:30 am.
Lunch Bunch – Wednesday, April 26, 11:30 am Join us for good food and lively conversation at The Marsh in the Moon Terrace Room, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. Consider attending Lydia Circle at 9:30 & then going directly to Lunch Bunch. For reservations and
carpooling, please call Eileen Jensen, 952.935.4306, by April 25. All are welcome.
Spiritual Growth Retreat – Resurrection Women - Saturday, April 29, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Anoka United Methodist Church, 850 South Street, Anoka Spiritual growth is an important component of our faith journey along with working for justice. Resurrection Women
is a retreat focused on the theology of mission. It is designed to increase the understanding of and commitment to our mission to women, children and youth. Minnesota Conference of United Methodist Women invites you to attend.
The cost of $20 includes program, lunch and breaks. Please join other women from Minnetonka UMC for this
inspiring experience! To car pool, contact Melinda Kohrt, 952.934.9325. To register, send name, address, phone, email, any special dietary needs, and check payable to “Minnesota Conf.
UMW” to: Julie Adams, 4337 Jessica Ct., Egan, MN 55123. Deadline: April 15.
Artisan Gift Sale and English Tea Stop in for tea and shop The Artisan Gift Sale in Fellowship Hall, which features hand made Fair Trade gift items,
decorative items for your home, spring ideas for the garden, jewelry, scarves, beautiful handbags, toys, soup, tea and much more. Your purchases give disadvantaged artisans and farmers the chance to have a stable income, send their
kids to school, and develop vital community projects.
Artisan Gift Sale
Saturday, April 22 – 9:30 am-3:00 pm Sunday, April 23 – 8:30 am-1:00 pm
English Tea Saturday, April 22, 11:30 am-1:30 pm; $10, by reservation
The English tea will be in celebration of Emma Norton Service’s 100th birthday.
Emma Norton Residence, located in St. Paul, began in 1917 to house women from MN coming to the big city to work.
Its purpose has evolved over the years, and now serves homeless women and families who deal with mental illness, or chemical dependency, offering housing and supportive services. It is a United Methodist Women’s National Mission
Site. Come for tea and stay to shop!
Tear off and return to church office by April 18.
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Emma Norton Service’s English Tea Reservation Saturday, April 22, 11:30 am Checks payable to: Minnetonka UMW
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Discussion on Understanding Implicit Bias: Breaking the Cycle
Saturday, April 22, 9am – 12pm, MUMC Multipurpose Room
Restorative Justice Community Action (RJCA) will host this guided discussion on Implicit Bias. This discussion is the
fourth in RJCA’s 2017 series of community forums on topics impacting our community. The previous three discussions took place at the Historic Wesley Center in Minneapolis. This is first forum to take place in the suburbs. In January,
February and March the forums centered on gaining a deeper understanding of the source and impact of implicit bias in our lives. This forum will continue that conversation and start to focus on what we can do about it. Participants
have included people from many Twin City neighborhoods - from North Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Suburbs.
Like the RJCA event last December, Dr. Nadarajan (Raj) Sethuraju will lead the discussion which will be done in
“circle” format again, but in smaller 8 person circles to allow for a deeper discussion. Raj is Assistant Professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at Metropolitan State University. Raj lives in Carver County and works
in the greater Twin Cities to educate on implicit bias and raise awareness of its impact on community. His community engagement includes partnering with the Saint Paul Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People (NAACP), volunteering with Restorative Justice Community Action and serving on the board of
AccessAbility Inc.
Join us for this lively and thoughtful conversation. If you have any questions, contact Fred Reuning or Pastor Tiffany.
Dementia Friends Minnetonka Making Minnetonka a
Dementia-Friendly Community Tuesday, May 2, 7:00 – 8:15 pm
Join us at MUMC to learn what dementia is, how it affects people and how we each can make a difference in the lives of people living with dementia. Learn what is normal aging and what are the 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Learn helpful ways to communicate and interact with people living with dementia. Learn how to help with everyday tasks. This session is open to anyone so bring friends and family who are interested in learning more about this very important topic. It is sponsored by Minnetonka Senior Services and will be presented by our own
Steve Pieh.
Keeping the Spirit Alive:
A Conference for Caregivers & Those Supporting a Loved One with Dementia
Sunday, April 30, 8:00 am - 1:45 pm
Free & Open to All Adath Jeshrun Congregation, 10500 Hillside Lane West,
Minnetonka
Keynote Speakers: Deb Grossfield & Marc Grossfield Master of Ceremonies: WCCO’s Jordana Green
For details call 651.698.0767 or see
https://www.jfcsmpls.org/event
Prayer Shawl Ministry - April 2 Gather with church friends to bless others and make a prayer shawl. It can be knitted or crocheted. If you would like to learn how to make a
prayer shawl we would love to teach you and coach you along the
way. We are available if you get stuck or just need encouragement. All are welcome the first Sunday of the month between
worship services 10:00-10:45. Stop by to see what it is all about! Questions? Barbara Lunde 612.616.6569 or Marcia Yockers 952.807.4167.
Words of Appreciation I would like to thank the congregation and staff for their prayers and
support during my hip replacement recovery. It was a long winter, but it
is a wonderful spring with my
strength returning. Thank you all. Linda Evans
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It's all about relationships! I have been supportive of Muslim people, spoken against discrimination towards them. And yet I didn't know anyone Muslim. Certainly I regularly came across Muslim women wearing head coverings. When I would see
them, I would feel sad for them, believing that their culture holds them in submission and offers them little respect. When I would encounter Muslim men I would assume they had little respect for me as a woman, and
especially a woman clergy. Still I believed in their right to freely live out their religion in America. I knew that the violence attributed to Islam in the media certainly didn't reflect the beliefs of the vast majority of that religion.
And yet I didn't personally know anyone Muslim ... until a couple of weeks ago when we took the Minnetonka
United Methodist Church confirmation families to The Islamic Cultural Community Center in Eden Prairie where we had been invited to spend the evening interacting with, and learning from the Muslims of that community.
There were Muslim families present from the schools Minnetonka UMC kids go to, as well as families who live very near our church.
As soon as we walked in the door we were warmly greeted. We were welcomed to ask questions about the Muslim faith, and to share about our own. I was quickly introduced to the Imam, their leader. Then the entire
community gathered for a time of formal learning - members of that mosque and those of us from Minnetonka UMC. The Imam welcomed everyone and talked about how we all have the same God and are called to respect
and honor each other. He then invited me and Haley Mathison to address the group. Then there was a presentation about Islam. It was led by women, men, girls and boys. I was struck by the leadership the Muslim
women took, the honor they were shown by the community, and how strong, articulate and confident they were.
When it came time for one of their daily prayers we were invited to observe. I was inspired by the way their faith
is woven into the fabric of their daily life. At the end of our time together they invited us for refreshments. They provided a banquet of assorted foods and even gave us gift bags of treats. It was an amazing experience - a
profound experience of hospitality. I realized with joy how much we have in common with each other. We are
looking forward to inviting our new Muslim friends to Minnetonka UMC for further opportunity of knowing each other and learning from one another.
But my biggest epiphany occurred the next day. I was at a restaurant and a Muslim woman was there. Because I
had such positive interaction with my new Muslim friends, I greeted her and we shared brief conversation
together. It was totally natural; I felt no pity for her but rather a sense of admiration and appreciation. It changes everything when we get to know people. It really is all about relationships!
On the journey with you, Pastor Jeanine
MUMC cares and asks you to pray for…
Stephani & Mike Dayton on the arrival of Avery Marie. Rhonda Padgitt, Pastor Tiffany’s mom, as she heals from surgery. Jason Anderson’s grandmother as she deals with health problems. Jenny Hummel as she recovers from surgery. Kyle & Stefanie Nessen on the birth of Gordon. Family and friends of the 2nd known victim of domestic violence homicide of 2017 in Minnesota:
Alicia Ann Keilen, 33. Keith & Sophie Dodson on the birth of Liam Li. Dee Anderson who is dealing with health concerns. The family of Jeanne Schmitt, who died on March 5. Dave Graf’s dad as he recovers from surgery. The family of Dave Graf’s cousin, Eric Johnson, who died in a motorcycle accident. Ray Meyers as he recovers from outpatient surgery.
Continuing prayers for Joe Abe, Dee Anderson, Judy Everett, Ron Griffith (Hilton Frye’s father), Dee Russell (Chris Ball’s mother), and Pat Shoop.
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The Extension is
the monthly newsletter of MINNETONKA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
17611 Lake St. Extension Minnetonka, MN 55345
www.minnetonkaumc.org
PHONE: 952.474.4114
FAX: 952.474.4115
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Open Hearts
Open Minds
Open Doors
The Extension Suggested Scripture Readings for April
5th Sunday Ezekiel 37:1-14 2nd Sunday Acts 2:14a, 22-32 In Lent Psalm 130 of Easter Psalm 16 Romans 8:6-11 1 Peter 1:3-9 April 2 John 11:1-45 April 23 John 20:19-31 Palm Sunday
Matthew 21:1-11 Psalm 118:1-2;19-29 Isaiah 50:4-9a
3rd Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 1 Peter 1:17-23
April 9 Easter Day April 16
Psalm 31:9-16 Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10
April 30 Luke 24:13-35
MUMC Staff Pastor Pastor Jeanine Alexander [email protected] Associate Pastor Rev. Tiffany McDonald [email protected] Administrator Michelle Schober [email protected] Administrator Carla Studer [email protected] Groups & Caring Ministries Judy Sunderland [email protected]
Children,Youth & Families Ministries Haley Mathison [email protected] Music Director Matthew Reaves [email protected] Jazz Music Coordinator Dave Graf [email protected] Custodians Ron Ball, Scott Langseth Sound Board Jason Anderson Nursery Attendants Jamie Anderson, Carol Branby Children’s Choir Director Rev. Linda Evans [email protected] Pastor Emeritus Rev. Harly Hagmann
