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Click Here to Print the Church Mouse ADULT FORUM TO START on March 20th at 9am in the pastor’s office. This is your opportunity to discuss questions of and about faith. This forum will be held every first and third Sundays. CHOIR REHEARSALS
Marita Ericksen our musical director. In order to prepare for Easter and the combined choirs we will conduct rehearsals as follows:
April 7 (Thurs) joint choir rehearsal at Vashon Lutheran Church at 6:45pm
April14 (Thurs) joint choir rehearsal at Vashon Lutheran Church 6:45pm
April 20 (Weds) joint/dress rehearsal at the Methodist Church at 7pm
April 22 (Fri) performance at the Methodist Church at 6:30pm.
April 28 (Thurs) regular practice at 7:00pm VASHON ISLAND CHORALE WILL PERFORM BRAHMS’ REQUIEM on Sat. Apr 9th at 7:30pm and Sunday, Apr. 10th at 3pm at Bethel Church. The performance will be in German and directed by Gary Cannon. Tickets at Vashon Bookshop, Blue Heron, and BrownPaperTickets.com.
J. S. BACH’S MUSICAL OFFERING will be performed on Thurs. April 7th at 7:30pm. at the United Methodist Church. This is part of the Salish Sea Early music Festival. Free will offering.
LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS continue on Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm. The sign-up sheet for soup and bread is in the Fellowship Hall. A Lenten devotion will follow the supper.
5:30 Soup
6:00-Devotional and Study
Here is the Outline of the course:
March 30 (Weds) Jesus’ Seven Last Words from the cross
April 6 (Weds) The Crucifixion in Art, Music and Film
April13 (Weds) What happened on Holy Saturday? HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE BEGINS ON APRIL 17TH
April 17, Palm Sunday Worship service 10:30 am
April 21, Maundy-Thursday: worship at 7pm at Vashon Presbyterian Church
April 22, Good Friday: 7pm Vashon Methodist Church – with combined choir concerts
April 23, Easter Vigil: 8pm at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit (15420 Vashon Hwy)
EASTER MORNING POTLUCK
We will have a breakfast potluck at the church at 9am. Bring your favorite breakfast dish: eggs, fruit, or bread to share. Coffee and juice will be provided.
EASTER MORNING WORSHIP
Worship service at Vashon Community Care Center at 9:15am.
We will celebrate the resurrection at our regular worship time of 10:30am FOOD BANK GARDEN There will be planting work days this month, weather permitting. Dates and times to be announced. Get ready to join us for another bountiful year.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Our next meeting will be the fourth Thurs. April 28st at the home of Cheryl Prescott. We will continue our study of John’s message on the passion and resurrection of Jesus. All women welcome to join us.
ELCA INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE (JAPAN)
The Synod reported that all 22 ELCA missionaries and their families are safe and well. Please continue to pray for those affected by this disaster. If you wish to assist with a donation, it may be made to: ELCA Disaster Response, 39330 Treasury Center, Chicago, IL 60694-9300.
TRANSITION VASHON
This well-received firm series on the subject of Peak Oil will move to VLC beginning in April. Films will be shown free of charge (donations accepted) on the second Saturday of each month at 6pm. Please join us for the movie and discussion.
April 9 – What a Way to Go: Life at the End of Empire: A documentary that explains the often hidden connections between global warming, the waning supply of oil, the faltering economy and other critical trends. Making it clear that there are no easy answers to these world-threatening issues.
May 14 – Power of Community: This documentary shows how Cuba survived Peak Oil. One of the goals of this film is to give hope to the developed world as it wakes up to the consequences of being hooked on oil.
June 11 – Earth 2100: The end of Civilization? To change the future, first you have to imagine it. The events parallel the life of a fictitious storyteller.
NEW LIGHTS FOR OUR PARKING LOT
We now have two new streetlights in our rear parking lot..3 This will make it easier for us during the dark months.
HATCHERY IN ETHIOPIA
The NW ELCA is partnering with the Ethiopia Mekane Yesus Church (the Lutheran church in Ethiopia) to open a chicken hatchery in Ethiopia. Proceeds will be for lay leadership training & seminary scholarships. More information is in the Fellowship Hall. IFCH MEALS PROGRAM VLC is participating in the IFCH (Interfaith Council on Homelessness) meals program. You can be scheduled for the week of your choice. Dinners will be every Tuesday and Thursday. Usually two people or two families team up to act as dinner hosts for a given night. All meals are at the Presbyterian Church. Meals are served from 5:30 to 7pm. Usually the hosts bring hot food cooked at home to the church at about 5pm.for reheating in the church ovens and last minute preparations. For more information, and to volunteer, call Ed at 463-7976. You can also help support with monetary donations by mailing your check to IFCH, PO Box 330, Vashon. IFCH is a 501c3 organization and all contributions (money or food costs) are tax deductible.
PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP
A support group for people with Parkinson’s, their families, and care-givers will meet the first Friday of each month from 1-2:30pm at Vashon Lutheran Church. This is an opportunity to share concerns, resources, support, and have discussions. Different topics will be featured each month. The meeting date is March 4th. For more information contact Steve Steffens, 567-5976. CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS
Please refrain from wearing fragrances to worship services or church events. Many persons suffer from allergies. 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 March 6 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. Worship Assistants
| Ministry | Asst. Minister | Comm. Asst. | Lector | Usher (1) | Usher (2) | | 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 | | 5th Sundays | Jill DuBois | Jeff Larson | Stephanie Lee | Patte Wagner | Mike Wagner |
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
ack and Arlene Dickinson; family of John and Linda Van Stone; Jeff and Heidi Hans Petersen and their premature daughter, Svea Lucia, Rochelle Munger; Ray and Gerri White (cancer); Fred Losornio; Terri Hitch; Stephanie Lee & family. Also remember those in care facilities: Oda Sorensen. Contact Gail Larson (567-4779) to initiate a prayer request. INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP will meet at 9:00 AM on Tuesdays at the VLC library. Please call Gail Larson (567-4779) for prayer requests. REFRESMENTS AND FLOWERS
We need people to sign-up for refreshments and flowers for Sundays. 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: Michael Goth
Secretary: Mary McFarlin
Treasurer: Elaine Lester
Property Manager: Patte Wagner
Stewardship: June Langland
Member at Large: Laura Goth 2011 ALTAR SERVANTS
Jan. J. Williams
Feb. G. Yates
Mar. S. Lincoln
Apr. K. Stamper
May S. Lee
June H. Nelson/B. Snaza
July N. Jungmann
Aug. M. Koch/P. Cleland
Sept. D. Helgeson
Oct. P. Wagner
Nov. B Snaza/H. Nelson
Dec. K. Tkoch/D.Botten LESSONS 4 Lent Apr. 3, 2011
First Reading 1 Sam 16:1-13
Psalm 23
Second Reading Eph 5:8-14
Gospel John 9:1-41 5 Lent Apr 10. 2011
First Reading Ezek 37:1-14
Psalm 130
Second Reading Rom 8:6-11
Gospel John 11:1-45 Palm Sunday Apr 17, 2011
First Reading Isa 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Second Reading Phil 2:5-11
Gospel Matt 26:14-27:66
Maundy Thurs Apr 21, 2011
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 22, 2011
First Reading Isa 52:13-53:12
Psalm 22
Second Reading Heb 10:16-23
Gospel John 18:1-19:42 Vigil of Easter Apr 23, 2011
Second Reading Rom 6:3-11
Gospel John 20:1-18 Easter Day Apr 24, 2011
First Reading Jer 31:1-6
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Second Reading Acts 10:34-43
Gospel Matt 28:1-10 HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Haley Hills Apr. 08
Ray White Apr. 11
Terri Lynn Hitch Apr. 13
Jeff Larson Apr. 15
Christopher Goth Apr. 15
Karla Powelson Apr. 16
Richard Odekirk Apr. 18
Joanne Kicinski Apr. 24
Chelsea Wagner Apr. 25
Lynnette Meinhardt Apr. 26
Tom Croonquist Apr. 29
Loretta Hoyt Apr. 30 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Karl & Ruth Steen Apr. 01
Tom & Elsa Croonquist Apr. 5
Norm & Jan Mathews Apr. 13
David & Karen Stamper Apr. 22 DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE
4/6 Weds Albrecht Durer, painter, 1528; Michelangelo Buonarroti, artist, 1564
4/9 Sat Dietrich Bonhoeffer, teacher, 1945
4/10 Sun Mikael Agricola, Bishop Turku, 1557
4/19 Tues Olavus Petri, priest, 1552; Lauretius Petri, Archbishop Uppsala, 1573, Renewers of the Church
4/21 Thurs Anselm, Archbishop Canterbury,1109
4/23 Sat Toyohiko Kagawa, renewer of society, 1960d
4/25 Mon St. Mark, Evangelist
4/29 Fri Catherine of Siena, teacher, 1380 BAPTISM SCHEDULE FOR 2011
During 2011, baptism will be a special part of our worship on: - April 23rd, Sat, Easter Vigil
- Jun 12th , Sunday, Day of Pentecost
- November 6th, Sunday, All Saints Sunday
- December 25th, Sunday, 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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