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Click Here to Print the Church Mouse HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
March 28, Palm Sunday Worship service 10:30am
April 1, Maundy-Thursday: worship at 7:15pm at the United Methodist Church (17928 Vashon Hwy.)
April 2, Good Friday: worship at our church at 7:15pm
April 3, Easter Vigil: worship at 8:15pm at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit (15420 Vashon Hwy.) EASTER MORNING WORSHIP
We will celebrate at our regular worship time of 10:30am. EASTER MORNING POTLUCK
We will have a breakfast potluck at the church at 9:00am. Bring your favorite breakfast dish: eggs,
fruit, or bread to share. Coffee and juice will be provided. INFORMATION MEETING ON PASSION PLAY TOUR
There will be a group meeting on the upcoming trip to Central Europe (June 22-July 2) at VLC on Saturday,
April 10th at 12 noon. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP
On March 17th, our group met for a potluck and put together twelve school kits for Lutheran World Relief. This month we will have our final meeting on Book of Acts. On Thursday, April 15th we will meet at Cheryl Prescott’s home to study Paul’s arrest and journey to Rome. Read from chapter 21 to chapter 27. YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Needed are two families (or more) from our church to join with the Presbyterian, Methodist, and Episcopal churches on island to organize an ecumenical Sunday School program for the youth of our churches, who are
grade 6 and above. The group would meet from 9-10am Sunday mornings. So far, a “Tea Tasting” of different teas of the world has been planned for Sunday, April 25th. If you are interested in the planning phase or being involved with the group, please contact Pastor Bjoern. PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP
A support group for people with Parkinson’s and their families will meet the first Friday of each month from
1-2:30pm at Vashon Lutheran Church. The next meeting is April 2nd. For more information contact Lynn Chapman, 206-277-5516. PACIFIC LUTHERAN PEACE, LOVE, AND UNDERSTANDING YOUTH WEEKEND
On Saturday and Sunday, May 8-9 PLU hosts a high school youth weekend featuring a concert by Agape. The program begins with registration at noon on Saturday at 1:00pm and includes an afternoon of educational workshops and service opportunities. Dinner is in the campus dining commons before the performance by Agape. Local Lutheran churches will provide overnight accommodations. Sunday morning enjoy a pancake breakfast and then join the PLU community for worship. The cost is $20. And includes dinner, concert and breakfast. Contact 253-535-7423 for more information. CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS
Please refrain from wearing fragrances to worship services or church events. Many persons suffer from allergies. HAITI EARTHQUAKE HELP
On February 12th, Haiti was struck with a devastating 7.0 earthquake. People around the world have sent assistance. Individuals and congregations of the ELCA have contributed more than $1.2 million to fund relief efforts of Lutheran World Relief (LWR) and partner organizations working in Haiti to ensure that the people get immediate access to water, food, and shelter. Lutheran World Relief is also committed to the long-term recovery of the people of Haiti. LWR partner Lutheran World Federation is already working to evaluate the needs outside Port-au-Prince and reports that damage in the rural communities is also extensive. LWR reports a further opportunity to help. Health kits and layettes were sent to Haiti which depleted their stock. Help fill the need for health kits, quilts and school kits. The Women’s Bible Study Group will meet in March to assist in this need. To learn how you can become part of the recovery effort visit lwr.org/Haiti. You can help by praying for those affected and those there to help. You may also help aid Haiti by making a donation to Lutheran World Relief. They will accept donations by phone at 800-LWR-LWR-2, online at lwr.org or by mailing a check or money order to: Lutheran World Relief
Haiti Earthquake
P. O. Box 17061
Baltimore, MD 21298-9832 COMPASS CENTER DONATION NEEDS The Compass Center is asking for: - new or gently used bath towels.
- all necessary hygiene items
- Men’s underwear (larger sized preferably)
- Art/school supplies (for their Art Class at the Day Center and are in need of supplies: markers, colored pencils, construction paper, paints & paint brushes, embellishments, etc. pens/pencils and lined notebooks).
A SERVICE of PRAYER and HEALING
We will have the opportunity to quietly gather for prayer and healing in the Lutheran church sanctuary from 6 – 6:30 p.m. the first Sunday of each month. Our next service will be February 7th at 6pm.
Regardless of who you are and what you carry, you are welcome in this place. Come to pray aloud or silently.
Come forward to be prayed for through naming your concerns or retaining your silence.
Or...simply come to sit for a while and unwind with your own thoughts.
No pressure, no intrusion...A simple service without music...without liturgy...in a candle-lit sanctuary where we gather to hear a few readings, pray and be prayed for, and sit and just be.
The Rev. Jeff Larson, Ph.D. is a Lutheran minister and clinical psychologist called by Vashon Lutheran Church to provide counseling services to the community. As a member of the body of believers he feels that spiritual health in its many shapes and forms is key to attaining psychological and physical health. PASSION PLAY TOUR & MORE IN 2010
The Passion Play takes place every ten years and the next time in 2010. Pastor Bjoern will lead a group trip June 21- July 2, 2010. Goodspeed & Bach have put together a spectacular trip. The trip is custom-made and includes entrance fees to the play, many museums, a garden, and Heidleberg castle. Breakfasts and some meals are included. We will visit the following cities: Heidelberg, Strassbourg, Colmar, Geneva, Zurich, Konstanz and Mainau, Neuschwantstein, beautiful Alpine village of Graswang (during the passion play), Berchtesgaden, and Salzburg. We put a cap amount on the expenses for land-travel The more people who go on the trip, the less expensive it will be. Land Tour Cost (double occupancy) for 25 travelers is $2699. per person. Each traveler will need to make their own flight arrangements. Winter Worship Assistants
January through March | Ministry | Asst. Minister | Comm. Asst. | Lector | Usher (1) | Usher (2) | Dates | | 1st Sundays | Patte Wagner | Jeff Larson | Perry Prescott | Richard Odekirk | Kathleen Odekirk | | | 2nd Sundays | June Langland | Janet Williams | Stephanie Lee | Jim Dam | Gretchen Yates | | | 3d Sundays | Michael Goth | Hazel Nelson | Jeff Larson | Peggy Stringfellow | Bonnie Snaza | | | 4th Sundays | Gary Peterson | Karen Stamper | Jack Lincoln | Jack Lincoln | Susan Lincoln | | | | | | | | | |
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Karen Rae; Ray and Gerri White (cancer); Blanche Heien’s son-in-law Robert Smith; Nancy Weishaar (friend of Marsha Morse); Fred Losornio; Terri Hitch; Stephanie Lee & family. Also remember those in care facilities: Lelan Lau, Carl Nelson, & Oda Sorensen. Contact Gail Larson (567-4779) to initiate a prayer request. INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP will meet at noon on Tuesdays during the month of April. Please call Gail Larson (567-4779) for prayer requests. REFRESMENTS AND FLOWERS
We need people to sign-up for refreshments for Sundays in March. Please see the list in the Fellowship Hall. STAFF AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
STAFF
Rev. Bjoern E. Meinhardt
Rev. Jeffrey Larson, PhD (Counseling)
Secretary Cheryl Prescott
Church Office: 463-2655 CHURCH COUNCIL
President: Jack Lincoln
Vice-President: Susan Lincoln
Secretary: Jill DuBois
Treasurer: Elaine Lester
Property Manager: Michael Wagner
Stewardship: June Langland
Member at Large: Michael Goth LESSONS FOR APRIL Maundy Thursday Apr. 1, 2010
First Reading Ex 12:1-14
Psalm 116:1-2. 12-19
Second Reading 1 Cor 11:23-26
Gospel John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Good Friday Apr 2. 2010
First Reading Isa 52:13-53:12
Psalm 22
Second Reading Heb 10:16-25
Gospel John 18:1-19:42 Vigil of Easter Apr 3, 2010
Second Reading Rom 6:3-11
Gospel John 20:1-18 Easter Day Apr 4, 2010
First Reading Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Second Reading 1 Cor 15:19-26
Gospel Luke 24:1-12 2 Easter Apr 11, 2010
First Reading Acts 5:27-32
Psalm 118:14-29
Second Reading Rev 1:4-8
Gospel John 20:19-31 3 Easter Apr 18, 2010
First Reading Acts 9:1-20
Psalm 30
Second Reading Rev 5:11-14
Gospel John 21:1-19 4 Easter Apr 25, 2010
First Reading Acts 9:36-43
Psalm 23
Second Reading Rev 7:9-17
Gospel John 10:22-30 HAPPY APRIL BIRTHDAY
Haley Hills April 08
Ray White April 11
Terri Lynn Hitch April 13
Jeff Larson April 15
Christopher Goth April 15
Karla Powelson April 16
Richard Odekirk April 18
Joanne Kicinski April 24
Chelsea Wagner April 25
Lynnette Meinhardt April 26
Tom Croonquist April 29
Loretta Hoyt April 30 HAPPY APRIL ANNIVERSARY
Karl & Ruth Steen April 01
Tom & Elsa Croonquist April 5
Norm & Jan Mathews April 13
David & Karen Stamper April 22 DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE
4/6 Tues Albrecht Durer, painter, 1528; Michelangelo Buonarroti, artist, 1564
4/9 Fri Dietrich Bonhoeffer, teacher, 1945
4/10 Sat Mikael Agricola, Bishop Turku, 1557
4/19 Mon Olavus Petri, priest, 1552; Lauretius Petri, Archbishop Uppsala, 1573, Renewers of the Church
4/21 Weds Anselm, Archbishop Canterbury, 1109
4/23 Fri Toyohiko Kagawa, renewer of society, 1960d
4/25 Sun St. Mark, Evangelist
4/29 Thurs Catherine of Siena, teacher, 1380 BAPTISM SCHEDULE FOR 2010
During 2010, baptism will be a special part of our worship on: - April 3rd, Saturday, Easter Vigil
- May 23rd, Sunday, Day of Pentecost
- November 7th, Sunday, All Saints Sunday
- December 25th, Saturday, Christmas Day
VASHON THRIFTWAY 1% COMMUNITY DONATION PROGRAM
Remember to save your Vashon Thriftway receipts to be used for our missions program. Thriftway will donate 1% of the total to VLC. Remember the rules:
• Cash register receipts must be from Vashon Thriftway.
• Cash register receipts must be for purchases made by members of Vashon Lutheran Church.
• Receipts turned in cannot be more than one year old.
• Purchasers must sign each receipt, and indicate their phone number.
• Receipts may be placed in the indicated receptacle in the Fellowship Hall.
Thanks for helping
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