This Week’s Event Calendar

Worship attendance Sunday, April 14: 352

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA 331 W Harrison St, Annandale, MN 55302 Office Phone: 320-274-8827 Office Fax: 320-274-7283 Precious Gifts Phone: 320-274-9722

Email: info@stjohns-annandale.org Web site: www.stjohns-annandale.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm Sunday Worship: 8:15am Traditional; 10:30am Contemporary Sunday Christian Education: 9:30am

Please drop any prayer requests in the offering plate or the box by the office—Thank you!

Condolences Julie (Keith) Aeikens - death of her mom

Healing-Members of St. John’s Samantha Duret - prayers for healing from hip surgery Peggy Bodell - prayers for healing after rotator cuff surgery Duane Sprague - prayers for continued healing after quadruple bypass Jean Noland - prayers for healing Vernette Heidenrich - recovering at home after knee surgery Barb Cichosz - broke arm in 3 places-pray for healing Joan Burd - healing after a fall Verna Dahnke - prayers for healing Pam Lamb - prayers for healing Warren Hogberg - prayers for healing Tom Johnson - prayers for healing Charles Lamb - prayers for healing Duane Dietz - prayers for healing Mary Schultz - prayers for healing Pat Larson - in remission from multiple myeloma Eloise Stram - prayers for healing after aortic aneurysm surgery Maria Johnson - prayers for healing Delores McPadden - prayers for healing Frances Snabb - health concerns Shirley Schmitz - Prayers for healing from her stroke David Stay - Son-in-law of Pat & Lonnie Baack - prayers for healing Virginia Marohn - prayers for medical testing Mara Jacobson - prayers for healing Bob & Vivian Henry - health concerns Wayne Mader - health concerns Gladys Johnson - health concerns Lorraine Johnson - prayers for healing Jenny Klein - prayers for continued treatment and scans for metastatic breast cancer Orma Lou Jacobsma - heart health concerns Pr. Ed Groop and Margaret Groop - health concerns Lynda Leonard - health concerns Pastor Dave - health concerns Larissa Wadman - medical concerns Laverna Anderson - health concerns

Assisted Living/Care Center Facilities Lorraine Johnson - at Annandale Care Center Hazel Strand - at Watkins Assisted Living Elizabeth Olson - at Annandale Care—Centennial Villa Verna Dahnke - at Watkins Assisted Living Barb Beals - at Annandale Care Center Bernadine Buranen - at Annandale Care Center Betty Freeman - assisted living Ruby Geisinger - memory care Don Hausken - at Guardian Angels in Elk River, MN; health concerns Barb Tasa - at Parkview Care of Buffalo, hospice

Healing-Family & Friends of St. John’s Debbie - sister of Gary Porter—hospital with infection in hip Rodney Carlson - brother of Shirley Carlson & Bev Broulliard—began chemotherapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia this past week.

Ralph - Father of Mitch Uecker—doing well after having a stroke Maxley Ferguson - Great great nephew of Iona & Glenn Rozenberg—doing better in ICU Dean Mattila - Son of Karen Larson—prayers for healing after accident Richard (Dick) Radisewitz - fell and has brain injury—prayers for healing Brother of Duane (Cindy) Sprague—prayers for healing from infection Jim - son of Mary Gunnerson-doing well, back at work on medication after having a stroke Joe Johnson- dad of Laurie Laney-prayers as he started hospice Melissa Harapat - cancer diagnosis, prayers for healing Richie - Son of Roger & Peg Beuning Andy McBride - Nephew of Pr Dave & Diane Nelson—West Nile Virus - prayers for healing Kathy Scott - Sister of Susan Schwanke—prayers for healing from cancer Robyn - Daughter of Dan & Sue Nelson—prayers for healing Barb Weigand & Family - Friend of Shirley Schmitz—prayers for tests & procedure for a tumor in her esophagus Gracie Krohn - Family of Mary Gunnerson—12 year old Gracie diagnosed with brain tumor. Prayers for successful surgery and recovery. Sharon Niemela - Sister-in-law—prayers for healing after surgery Jane - Cousin of Shirley Schmitz—prayers for favorable test results Curtis Hermanson - Father of Mindy Carlson—cancer Jim McBride - Diane Nelson’s Father—stage 4 kidney failure Abby Salmela-friend of Heather Jensen—treatment for non-Hodgkins lymph Paige (12yrs)-friend of Iona Rozenberg—in residential mental health treatment Nick Bodell - Son of Peggy Bodell - prayers for his PTSD Ena - Cousin of Tom & Jo Heyd - comfort for her broken back Angela Orr - Daughter of Deb Orr - cancer treatment Carol Oldham - Samantha (Steve) Duret’s mother; health concerns Kevin Lehse - Son of Lloyd & Alois Lehse; receiving chemo, in remission Bill Peterson - Loretta Peterson’s son; is physically improving, back to work, Henry Dolan - grandson of Skip & Cathy Dolan—recovery from surgery Brent Harapat - Pray for healing and recovery for this young husband & father Debbie - Gary (Sandy) Porter’s sister, stg 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma - chemo Kathy Ruprecht - Nikki Neumiller’s mother, cancer has shrunk slightly— continue to pray Andy Beuning - Son of Roger & Peg Beuning, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

Support Zac Sykora - Son of Hope & Todd Sykora; MN National Guard Jessica Forness - Joint Base Goose Creek, SC - US Navy Lorenzo Swanson - Grandson of John & Diane Swanson-Camp Lejeune, NC Marines Alec Swanson - Grandson of John & Diane Swanson-Columbus, MS Air Force Seth & Samantha Johnson - Grandson of Lloyd & Maria Johnson-US Navy, Norfolk, San Diego—deployed Sean & Courtney Johnson - Grandson of Lloyd & Maria Johnson-US Navy– PT Hueneme, CA - deployed Robin (Ekholm) O’Connor & Jesse O’Connor - Daughter and son-in-law of Bryan & Lucy Ekholm-Okinawa, Japan-Air Force McKenna Ekholm - Daughter of Bryan & Lucy Ekholm-Co. Springs,CO-Air Force Erin Schwanke - Daughter of Ron & Sue Schwanke, Coronado, CA- U.S. Navy Melanie Nelson & David Kingry (spouses) - In Bukoba, Tanzania through the Metropolitan New York ELCA & Global World Mission.

Today

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

8:15am

10:30am

9:30am 6:00pm

8:00am 10:00am

5:00pm

1:00pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm

Easter Sunday Traditional Worship Contemporary Worship

Hands For Hope Boy Scouts

Men’s Bible Study Women’s Bible Study Property Meeting

Administrative Professionals Day Staff Meeting Food For Kidz Cantata Rehearsal Meeting for 9th Graders & Parents AA Mtg.—Ed Building

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

7:45pm

1:00pm 3:00-4:30pm

6:00pm 6:00pm

8:00am 9:00am

8:15am 9:30am 9:30am

10:30am 11:45am

1:30pm

Youth Group

Writing Group Pastor Dave at McDonald’s Worship Band Girls Scouts Ed Building

Spring Clean-up Cemetery Meeting Endowment Sunday Traditional Worship w/Communion Last Day Of Sunday School JOLT Contemporary Worship w/Communion Cantata Rehearsal Care Center Worship

April 21, 2019

Welcome to St. John’s We give thanks that the Holy Spirit has gathered us together on this festive day. We pray that in this time of worship you will EXPERIENCE the good news of God’s love, so that together we might be sent out into

the world to LIVE as DiSCIPLes and SHARE the love of Jesus Christ.

Easter Sunday

Two Marys. One Tomb. No body. All the ingredients for a resurrection miracle, and the beginning of the greatest evangelism mission ever.

To enhance your worship experience there are several items available on or near the Usher’s Cart at the entrance of the Sanctuary. Activity bags for children & SPARK Bibles Bibles Children’s bulletins Members and friends are encouraged to utilize the pew Bibles Hearing enhancement devices (available at the sounds booth) that are available in worship. If you do not have a Bible, please Large print Bibles visit our Welcome Center and St. John’s will be happy to give you one.

Attended Nursery Bulletin Board An attended nursery is available for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Available at the Bulletin Board in the hallway are the current Good it is located down at the end of the hall to the left of the sanctuary as News Newsletter and The Lutheran Magazine. Please help yourself. you enter the building. (southwest corner). Welcome Center Restrooms We invite our first time guests to stop by the Welcome Center near the Are located down the hall to the left of the sanctuary as you enter the front doors where each family will receive a gift from our congregation. building. (southwest corner). Offering Envelopes Welcome Pads For your convenience, general offering envelops are available on the Are at the end of each pew. Please fill them out completely and pass usher cart in the back of the church. them to those sitting next to you. Check out all our on goings at www.stjohns-annandale.org

Parents of Young Children We are so glad you are here and that you brought your children with you! Thank you! We have a few suggestions for your worship experience: Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. It can be helpful to sit toward the front where it is easier for children to see and hear. Sing songs loudly, pray, and voice the responses with enthusiasm. Children learn behavior by copying you. If you are excited about

God, they will be, too! There are Story Bibles at the back of the worship space. Your child is welcome to read, look at, and use this Bible. If you would like to

take one home, talk to Pastor Dave. Teach children some of the basic prayers. Being able to join in with the prayers helps them feel they are contributing, too. Also, it can

be helpful to explain to your child what is happening during the service. To those who are sitting near worshiping parents and children: A smile of encouragement is always welcome to parents with small, active children. Jesus welcomed the little children, and so do we. Whether talking, crying, laughing, or singing, the sounds of children in worship are joyful songs of praise.

Ministers - All the baptized Lead Pastor - Dave Nelson Pastor - Alex Becker Accompanist - (8:15am) Orma Lou Jacobsma (10:30am) Rejoice Band Acolytes (8:15am) - Isabella O’Brien & Brock Elston (10:30am) - Clara Wall & Bryn Fahey

Greeters/Welcome Center (8:15am) - (10:30am) -

Altar Guild - Krista Grossinger Donna Jacobson

Reader (8:15am) - Vicki Greene (10:30am) - Mary Iverson

Audio/Video Techs (8:15am) - (A) Jim Hallstrom (V) Emma Jarvis (10:30am) - (A) (V)

Ushers (8:15am) - Val, Makena, & Al Gunderson (10:30am) - Bill, Janelle, & Austin Berry - Drew & Donna Jacobson

PRAYER OF THE DAY

We no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has become the Lord of life. Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ, and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life with you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Next week’s reading—Matthew 28:16-20

For your convenience we have provided a QR code you can scan from your QR reader app on your phone.

“I Give Electronically” cards are available at the Usher Cart - please place in the offering plate.

8:15am Service Prelude Welcome Call To Worship: Chancel Choir: “The Joyful Eastertide” Invocation Song: “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” ELW 365 Prayer Of The Day Song: “Now All The Vault Of Heaven Resounds” ELW 367 Chancel Choir: “The Lord Is Risen” Reading: Matthew 28:1-8 (pg 26 your pew Bible) Kids Time Reading: Matthew 28:9-10 (pg 26 your pew Bible) Sermon: Pastor Dave Nelson Song Of The Day: “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing” ELW 385 Prayers Of Intercession Sharing Of The Peace Offering Offertory Song: “Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen!” ELW 377 v 1 & 4 Offertory Prayer The Great Thanksgiving Words Of Institution The Lord’s Prayer The Invitation The Meal Songs During Distribution “Come, Let Us Eat” ELW 491 “Here Is Bread” ELW 483 “Beautiful Savior” ELW 838 Prayer After Communion Announcements Blessing Sending Song: “Christ Is Alive” ELW 389 v 1 & 5

Dismissal P: God calls us….. C: To experience, live and share the love of Jesus Christ! P: Go in peace. Share the Good News. C: Thanks be to God. P: Christ is risen! C: He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! *St. John’s Mission Statement

10:30am Service Gathering Songs “Great Are You Lord” “Mighty To Save Welcome Call To Worship: Chancel Choir: “The Joyful Eastertide” Invocation Song: “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” ELW 365 Prayer Of The Day Song: “Now All The Vault Of Heaven Resounds” ELW 367 Chancel Choir: “The Lord Is Risen” Reading: Matthew 28:1-8 (pg 26 your pew Bible) Kids Time Reading: Matthew 28:9-10 (pg 26 your pew Bible) Sermon: Pastor Dave Nelson Song Of The Day: “In Christ Alone” v 1-3 Prayers Of Intercession Sharing Of The Peace Offering Offertory Song: “Thank You Lord” Offertory Prayer The Great Thanksgiving Words Of Institution The Lord’s Prayer The Invitation The Meal Songs During Distribution “You Are Holy” ELW 525 “O Come To The Altar” Prayer After Communion Announcements Blessing Sending Song: “Awake My Soul”

Dismissal P: God calls us….. C: To experience, live and share the love of Jesus Christ! P: Go in peace. Share the Good News. C: Thanks be to God. P: Christ is risen! C: He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! *St. John’s Mission Statement

Welcome and Happy Easter to all families, friends and visitors with us today!

Senior High Summer Youth Trip—July 21-27 (Note Age Change) We have decided to open up this trip to all 6th—12th graders! Sign up today for our Summer Trip. We are heading up to the Boundary Waters Canoe area for an amazing week where you will enjoy the beauty and serenity of the North Woods, grow deeper in your faith. Sign up today at the Welcome Desk. Space is limited so sign up soon. Cost: $650 (fundraising opportunities available).

VBS 2019—ROAR! Life is wild. God is Good. Be sure to mark your calendars for July 28th - August 1st! We invite you to ROAR with us as we discover how God is good in our wild lives! We have a very fun theme with wonderful songs and activities planned. Registration for volunteers and participants will open in the beginning of May. Just a reminder that ALL children are welcome at St. John's VBS, whether they are members or not, due to the generosity of our church members. Feel free to invite your friends and/or family to join you in the fun! Join our Facebook group called “St. John’s VBS” and be on the lookout for more information in the months to come.

Life Group– Guys and Brews Join Pastor Alex and a group of other guys at Spilled Grain Brew house every other Thursday at 8pm for a time of conversation, fellowship, cribbage and a good brew. They serve a great root beer for those who chose not to drink beer. Upcoming dates: 4/25, 5/9, 5/23

JOLT—(Joy of Learning Together) 9:30am in the library “Me? Talk about my faith? This video series offers hope for us tongue-tied Christians to identify the fact that we have a faith story and we have words for our experience of God. You are invited to come and listen in on authentic and humble conversations as people were asked to talk about...” Today— No Class April 28—“A person who made a difference in your faith”

Bible Camp This Summer This summer, all K-12th graders are invited to join Pastor Alex and his family at Luther Crest Bible camp July 7-12. If you have a child who may be nervous about going to camp, knowing that Pastor Alex’s family will also be at camp may help ease some of those anxious feelings. There are many different options for all age levels during this week of camp, but of course there are many options throughout the entirety of the summer. You can register fro camp at luthercrest.org or gllm.org. All who sign up for camp will be supported by St. John’s. The exact amount is dependent upon the number of youth who sign up for camp.

Lock-Out St. John’s youth will be joining other churches from the area for the fifth annual lock-out on May 3th at 6:30pm - May 4 at 6:30am. Stay up all night for a lot of fun including Airmaxx Trampoline Park, Skatin’ Place (skating, laser tag, pizza and pop), St. Cloud State's (climbing wall, dance party and open gym), and Parkwood 18 (your choice of movies). This event is open to all 5-12th grade youth. Adult leaders are needed and attend for free. Cost is $65. Sign up in the Gathering Space by April 28th. (Note: Scholarships are available -contact Pastor Alex.)

Congregational Camping Trip—June 7-9 All are welcome at our first congregational camping trip to Bunker Hills Campground. We will have meals together, play games together, worship together, partake in the water park activities and much more. We’ve booked nine camp sites that range from 30 amp to 50, as well as a group camp site for tent campers. Not a camper? No worries, join the rest of the group on Saturday for a day in the sun at Bunker Hills Wave Pool. Sign up at the Welcome Desk.

Cantata—May 5 Please consider singing in this year’s Cantata on May 5, entitled “Come Follow Me!” We will be rehearsing Wednesday at 6:00pm and next Sunday at 11:45am, and will finish by 12:30pm.

Butter Braid—Pick Up If you have not picked up your Butter Braids, they are in the freezer in the storage room off the Fellowship Hall. They are in a bag or a box with your name on them. If you have questions you can contact Robin Jacobsen.

Sign up to volunteer at Church in the Sign Up Binder You can signup online at Sign Up Genius or at the Welcome Center for all of the various areas we need help in the church!

Great River Chorale “Love’s Dance” - music about love and dance with choreography by Samantha Collen Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 4:00pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, MN.

Thank you to today’s brass players! Holly Ekholm, Derek Groth, Sharon Peterson, Arthur Kjaer and Mark Nelson

Food For Kidz Join us to pack food on Wed., April 24 at 5:45pm. Monetary donations for this ministry are also welcomed.

Administrative Professionals Day Wednesday, April 24, is set aside as Administrative Professionals Day. It’s a day to recognize all the behind the scenes work that administrative professionals do that is so vital to the operations of organizations, businesses, and even churches. Here at St. John’s we want to say a BIG thank-you to Chrystal and Aleah for all the great work that they do every week. Please let them know that their presence, their work, and their service are greatly appreciated.

Preparing for Confirmation We will have a meeting for all 9th Graders and their parents this Wednesday at 7:00pm to prepare for Confirmation.

Spring Clean-Up Day Scheduled for Saturday, April 27 beginning at 8:00am (rain date is May 18). Cleanup projects both outside and inside will be addressed that day. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, rakes, hedge trimmers, weed whips. Rolls and coffee will be served.