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                                                                          teach one another to serve,
                                                                          and reach out to encourage
                                                                            others to know Christ.

May 2018
REFLECTIONS FROM PASTOR AMY JO
As I write this, we are preparing for     ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it   As a lay person, I have been a part
UMW Sunday and a special guest            to one of the least of these who are    of two different congregations that
speaker from Simpson Housing,             members of my family,[g] you did it     have opened their buildings to
who will talk about ministry with         to me.’” (Matthew 25:35-36, 40)         house the homeless. The first was a
the homeless in the twin cities area.     The parable points back to the great    small congregation that was part of
I am so very glad that the UMW            commandment at the heart of             the Interfaith Hospitality Network.
made the decision to focus on             Christianity—love God and               They were part of a group of
homelessness as their theme for           neighbor. It also helps us              churches that took turns for a week
worship on April 30, because it is a      remember that “loving” our              at a time providing shelter for
chronic problem to which                  neighbor is not simply a feeling of     homeless families with children.
Christians are called to reach out in     kindness, but also the day-to-day       Most of the adults in these families
mission. In the twin cities area, it is   acts of helping others who are in       were employed, but had lost their
estimated that approximately              need—sometimes this is helping          housing when the cost of a family
15,000 persons are homeless on any        those with the most basic needs for     emergency had gone beyond what
given night, and over the course of       food, shelter, or hospitality.          their savings could cover. The
a year 40,000 people experience                                                   directors of emergency shelters in
homelessness for some period of                                                   the area had noted the special needs
time. Simpson Housing began as                                                    of children for a quiet space to get
the ministry of a local United                                                    homework done and an earlier
Methodist Church and grew into a                                                  evening quiet time to allow for
much larger, separate ministry of its                                             adequate sleep for the growing
own.                                                                              young bodies of toddlers. The
                                                                                  churches and synagogues in the
Most Christians are familiar with                                                 area responded by forming a team
the parable from Matthew 25, in                                                   to provide for these special needs,
which the great king separates                                                    opening their buildings as shelter
people based on their deeds of                                                    and providing volunteers to help
caring for others, saying: “I was                                                 with homework in the evening and
hungry and you gave me food, I                                                    pack lunches in the morning. Our
was thirsty and you gave me some-                                                 congregation was blessed with the
thing to drink, I was a stranger and                                              time we spent getting to know these
you welcomed me, I was naked and                                                  families in transitional housing.
you gave me clothing, I was sick                                                                 (continued on page 2)
and you took care of me, I was in
prison and you visited me . . .
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In another congregation, we lived      and conversation with those in        pounds of food to the Neighbors,
in a warmer climate, with only a       need. We grew in our faith as we      Inc. food bank, packing meals for
handful of freezing nights each        lived out our Christian calling to    Feed My Starving Children, and
year. Many homeless persons in         love our neighbor, and it was         traveling in mission to Spirit Lake
that city would camp outdoors ex-      through this volunteer service that I Ministry Center together. Both
cept for on the very coldest nights    first heard God’s call to ordained    Emma Norton Services and Spirit
of the year. On those coldest          ministry.                             Lake Ministry Center were founded
nights, the emergency shelters were                                          by people from the United Method-
well beyond capacity. Once again,      Although Saint Paul’s UMC does        ist Church. Thank you for all the
the churches in the area responded     not operate a homeless ministry       ways that you participate in active
to the need, opening their buildings   within our own congregation’s         mission at Saint Paul’s UMC.
only on freeze nights to accommo-      building, we actively participate in, Working together, we live out the
date the overflow of the emergency     partner with, and support many        commandments to love God and
shelters. The simple acts of hospi-    ministries of mercy and compas-       neighbor. Along the way, we see a
tality: a warm meal and a shelter      sion: providing nutritious food       glimpse of Christ in each person
conveyed our love of neighbor in a     through Sheridan story, volunteer- that we meet, and we grow in our
real and tangible way. Our congre-     ing at Emma Norton Services and       own faith. 
gation was blessed in sharing meals    Lewis House, sending hundreds of

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CHRIS’ CORNER                        replete with examples of how            don’t change for the sake of
                                     change has affected society, for        change. We change because we
elpizosfire@gmail.com
                                      better and worse. I recall when I      realize it’s one of God’s gifts to
651-925-4172
                                     first started learning how to “text”    help us develop into the kind of
Change                               instead of simply type as I first did   people we hope to become.
Most of you will have heard by       back when I first learned on a
now that I will be leaving St. Paul’s                                        Change is good and yes even
                                     typewriter. Yes, I said typewriter. I   spiritual:
UMC in mid-June. My family and I     am THAT old! Texting, as I was
will be moving to Omaha,                                                     The Bible is a book full of people
                                     instructed, is much more effective      changing. Some examples:
Nebraska. We believe this step will  and easier when you mainly utilize
be good for our family. Of course,                                           Abraham follows a call from God
                                     your thumbs, although that’s not        to leave his homeland to wherever
we are very excited for our next     the only way to text. The change to
adventure and sad for those that we                                          God would lead him without even
                                     using mostly my thumbs was not          knowing his destination. Now that’s
will leave behind. Not only are we   easy at first. But after awhile I got
leaving the wonderful people of St.                                          a HUGE change. Yikes. Scary,
                                     the hang of it. Which brings me to      maybe, but a faith-filled change.
Paul’s UMC, but we will also be      another thought.
leaving behind two adult                                                                The religious leader
children and one grand-                                                                 Saul, who later becomes
child. All that to say we                                                               the Apostle Paul in the
will be back when possi-                                                                book of Acts, was con-
ble. We have had many                                                                   fronted by Jesus to
adventures in our lives                                                                 change and follow
thus far. The one we are                                                                another path. Changing
preparing for is unlike                                                                 from an egocentric life
any other and presents its                                                              and one of threatening
fair share of potential joys                                                            others to one of peace,
and challenges. There are                                                               inclusion and
many changes on the                                                                     compassion.
horizon for us. And since                                                               The Apostle Peter (a
change is a theme that is                                                               Jewish man) with a vi-
much on my mind these                                                                   sion, suddenly having to
days I thought I would share a few                                           rethink and change his understand-
additional thoughts.                  Change is necessary: Yes, change       ing of who (namely Gentiles) could
                                      in life is necessary. Although         be considered “clean” and welcome
Change is hard: Yes, change is                                               to belong to the community of faith.
hard. Let’s just admit that up front. sometimes change can feel uneasy       (Pssst. In case you didn’t know
Whether it means change in            and make us sad it is also the
                                                                             Gentiles = You and I). Good thing
systems, change in location, change pathway to greater growth and            he had that vision, huh?
in family dynamic or change of        maturity. Our bodies are constantly
people. Change often breaks up        changing. Especially young             Change is hard. Change is
routine and what we are familiar      peoples. Often, all those hormones     necessary, and change is good. In
with. Change can be a de-stabilizer. are a part of a change process that     subsequent months I hope to share
Change can make people feel like      is developing them into the wonder-    more about what my time at St.
things are “lost”. And maybe in       ful and talented persons they are      Paul’s has meant to me personally
some ways they are. But change        already becoming. Even as adults       and my hopes and prayers for its
can also bring gains and create       we quickly realize that if we don’t    future.
stability in other ways. History is   change we become stagnant. We

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      CHILDREN CONFIRMATION
               Things we learned...
                                                                          SAVE THE DATE
                                                                          FOR VACATION
               Confirmands at St. Paul's are on a
     AND YOUTH path of discovery and learning
               about the Christian faith in the
                                                                          BIBLE SCHOOL
                                                                          Vacation Bible School is returning
                                                                          to St Paul's UMC in 2018! SIGN
   Helping families                  Methodist tradition.
                                      God is making a new creation out YOUR KIDS UP TODAY! This
    nurture lifelong                 of the world we are currently living year's theme is Hero Central and
                                                                          will be held June 25th-29th. Contact
                                     in. This new creation includes
  disciples of Christ                people, families, institutions,      the Director of Family Ministry and
                                                                          Mission, Chris Archer at
                                     systems and even nations.
                                      Jesus speaks often of the          elpizosfire@gmail.com for more
                                     Kingdom of God. This is a            details. We also need many
                                     metaphor for God’s new creation.     volunteers to help us this year.
                                     A reality where God’s wishes and
                                     will reigns.                         EASTER
                                     We can help create the Kingdom      We had our annual Easter Egg Hunt
                                     of God “on earth as it is in heaven” this year along with other family
                                     by our words, actions and the kind activities. A fun day for all!
                                     of life we live.

                                     On May 20th five of our youth will
ONE ROOM SUNDAY                      be confirmed into the Methodist
SCHOOL—JUNE 3rd                      understanding of faith: Jillian
We know what summer means at         Arnold, Catey Chastain, Janelle
church. People travel, family        Hamilton, Sarah Pressinger and
activities going on, etc. We get it. Julia Taurinskas. We hope you will
We make a shift, too, to One Room join them, their families and
Sunday School. We combine both mentors in celebrating both during
of our children's Sunday School      and after worship.
classes into one. Youth Sunday
School is canceled for the summer CAMPING
months although there will still be United Methodist Camping
opportunities to gather, hang out    opportunities are available for
and yes even LEARN (cue the          Summer 2018. Check out the
dramatic music).                                                                      Jedlicka Family -
                                     camping options online at https://
                          rd                                                          Easter Egg Hunt
ORSS will begin June 3 and starts www.campminnesota.org/ or find
at approximately 10:15 am, after     one of the catalogues located
Children’s Chat in worship.          around the church. You can also
We like to give our regular Sunday speak with Chris Archer at
school teachers throughout the year elpizosfire@gmail.com or
a summer break. If you have an       651-925-4172. Scholarships may be
interest in helping teach one        available!
Sunday this summer, please contact
Chris Archer, the Director of
Family Ministry and Missions.
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                                                  MAY 20th
CONFIRMATION AND                          Those continuing on their       PENTECOST SUNDAY
                                           confirmation journey into the   One of the principal days of the
TEACHER APPRECIATION                       2nd year: Mallory Brandecker,
Along with welcoming our newest                                            Christian year, Pentecost is
                                           Colton Genadek                  celebrated on the 50th day after
confirmands to the congregation, we
will also recognize our Sunday                                             Easter. The Greek word pentecoste
                                      We will also honor Sunday School     means "fiftieth day."
School Teachers. Come and help us     teachers and those that work with
celebrate!                            our children and youth:            Pentecost is the day on which the
                                                                         Christian church commemorates the
   Those being confirmed and                                            coming of the Holy Spirit upon the
    received into church                  Jo and Jack Baker, Lindsey
    membership: Jillian Arnold,           Bunting, Amy Jo and Scott Bur, apostles and others assembled in
    Catey Chastain, Janelle               Nancy Grinager, Katie and Jim Jerusalem. It marks the beginning
                                          Hamilton, Lyndsay Howard,      of the Christian church and is often
    Hamilton, Julia Taurinskas,
    Sarah Wagner                          Barb Jorgenson, Andrea Larson, referred to as the birthday of the
                                          Corrine Mahoney, Rhea          church.
    Mentors: Chris Archer,                Nyquist, Nancy Pierson, Jude   Please wear red to worship to
    Lindsey Bunting, Barb                 Rikala, Bettie Robinson, Jade  symbolize the fire of God’s spirit!
    Helmken, Barb Jorgenson,              Roper, Carla Taurinskas, Mary A field of red filling the pews will
    Carol Rix                             Taurinskas, Leslie Watkins,    surely have an impact, creating
                                          Jeanette Wells, and all of our lasting memories for everyone,
                                          parent volunteers.             memories of the fire of the Holy
                                                                         Spirit.

            May 13th                               JUNE 3rd                     MAY CALENDAR
      LOVE OFFERING                       SUMMER WORSHIP HOUR              May 6:     Vacation Bible School
   The theme of the 2018 Annual     Starting June 3rd, worship hour will              Meeting #3
 Conference session—taking place begin at 10:00 am, with One Room
  May 30– June 1 in St. Cloud—is    Sunday School beginning at 10:15 May 11-12:        Confirmation
    “Discover Joy: Live Deeply”.         am. Mark your calendars!                      Retreat
   Funds will go to three projects.
       Puerto Rico Hurricane        GRADUATION SUNDAY May 13:                         Kidz 2gether worship
       Recovery Trips (65 percent)    We will be celebrating with our                  & Mother’s Day
  Park Avenue UMC Children’s       graduates on June 3rd. If you are a
     Defense Fund Freedom Schools graduate, or if you know a graduate May 20:          Confirmation &
          Program (20 percent)        from high school, college, post-                 Teacher Appreciation
      NUMAS Haus, providing             graduate or other training
   shelter and support to homeless   institution, please call the church May 27:       Bible Bucks store
 single women and their children in        office (651-452-5683)                       Bring Your Own
 New Ulm and surrounding Brown               with the following:                       Picnic after worship
         County. (15 percent)            Name                                         on the front lawn
   Mark “Love Offering” on your          School
     check memo and/or giving                                            May 28:       Memorial Day
                                         Degree and future plans
              envelope.

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                                UMW PICNIC                              UMW CIRCLES
           SMALL                JUNE 4th                                Officers’ Meeting
                                The UMW Picnic will be held on          The UMW officers will meet on
          GROUPS                June 4th at 6:00 pm at 720 Linden       May 7th at the church at 6:00 pm.
                                St. [Jo Baker's Community Room]
          United with           Rebekah Circle will serve as host-
                                ess and will provide plates, cups,      Rachel
             Purpose            silverware, and beverages. Each         Rachel circle will meet at the home
                                circle will provide chicken, salad,     of Deb Curran on May 21st at 7:00
                                and dessert for their members. All      pm. Questions? Contact Barb
                                circle members are welcomed.            Jorgenson, 651-414-0054.
                                They can bring a small dish to add
                                to the buffet table.
                                                                        Rebekah
                                Laurie McFaul will be the               Rebekah Circle will meet on May
                                entertainment starting at 7:00 pm.      16th at 11:00 am at church. We
                                For Laurie, making music was            encourage visitors! Questions?
                                central to family life in               Call Beda Lewis at 651-554-3600.
                                Illinois. She started piano at 4 and
                                violin at 10 and went on to study       Ruth
                                music at the University of              Ruth Circle will meet May 21st,
                                Minnesota, continuing her violin        12:30 pm, at church. Questions?
                                performance education and               Contact Nancy Kane, 651-457-
                                focusing on a degree in                 8376.
                                Musicology. She teaches Music
                                Together family classes, as the
                                owner of Mindful Music and Art:         MEN’S GROUP
                                (www.MindfulMusicTogether.com)          Due to weather, the Men’s Group
                                which provides opportunities for        cancelled the April meeting and
                                children to learn music in a            have scheduled the next
                                musically rich environment              dinner meeting for May 20th at 6:30
                                alongside their grownups. Laurie        pm at church. They will discuss
                                also continues to play as a freelance   fund raising for mission projects.
               c Faul           violinist in the Twin Cities area and   After the church service on May
             M
       rie                      beyond as well as teaching private      20th, Men's Group representatives
    Lau                         violin to students of all ages at       will meet with Pastor Amy Jo to
                                Cadenza Music in St. Paul and out       discuss these projects. Any
                                of her home.                            questions please contact Dick
                                                                        Robinson at 651-207-8643 or email
                                                                        him at dickrobinson2@msn.com.

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                                 MISSION TRIP                           MENDAKOTA PARK
       REACHING                  SUMMER 2018                            CELEBRATION
                                 This summer St. Paul's UMC is          SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd
            OUT                  returning to Spirit Lake Ministry      Join us as we reach out to connect
                                 Center to work with our native         with people in the community at
    Living our faith             brothers and sisters in North          the annual Mendakota Parks
                                 Dakota. This will be an                Celebration on June 2nd. This free
    and connecting               intergenerational mission trip         and festive celebration
                                 taking both adults, youth in our
           with our              confirmation and 5th graders going
                                                                        includes petting zoo, fitness
                                                                        demonstrations, pony rides, fire
                                 into confirmation next year. This
         neighbors               trip will offer many different
                                                                        truck rides, climbing wall, tennis
                                                                        party, soccer kick, inflatables, face
                                 opportunities to serve. The dates of   painting, hockey shoot, prizes and
                                 the mission trip are June 10th-15th    much more!
                                 and costs about $400. It is fun and
                                 within a day's drive from the Twin
                                 Cities. You’re invited! Wanna go       MINNESOTA FOOD
                                 with us "in spirit" because your       SHARE CAMPAIGN
                                 flesh can't attend this year?
                                 Become a prayer partner. Contact
                                                                        REPORT
                                 Chris Archer, The Director of          Well done St. Paul’s UMC!!
                                 Mission at elpizosfire@gmail.com       Together you donated over $1,050
                                 or 651-452-5683.                       in cash contributions plus 770
                                                                        pounds in food and other
                                                                        donations. WOW!! Did you know
                                                                        your cash donation goes to
                                                                        purchase milk most often? Every
                                                                        dollar is spent wisely to serve
                                                                        those in need. You are making a
                                                                        big difference in our community.
                                                                        Since we met our goals, Chris
                                                                        Archer, Director of Family
                                                                        Ministry and Mission, will color
                                                                        his hair different colors for four
                                                                        weeks!

                                                                        FOOD SHELF NEEDS
                                                                        - hygiene products
                                                                        - canned meats (Spam, etc)
                                       Pastor Amy Jo and                - Hamburger Helper
                                        representatives                 - canned fruit
                                        from Neighbors

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ADULT EDUCATION,
BERTLESEN LIBRARY
SUNDAYS, 9:30 am
Short Stories by Jesus
In May we will discuss Jesus'
parables, looking back in time to
understand how their original
Jewish audience understood
them.

Through a DVD and discussion
we hope to gain new                                     Thank you so much for hosting a
understanding of these                                  beautiful shower for Baby Wilson.
exceptional short stories.                              It was wonderful to see so many of
                                                        you there; we very much appreciate
                                                        the outpouring of support. We are
ADULT EDUCATION                                         very lucky to be able to welcome
WEDNESDAY BOOK                                          our baby girl into this loving church
                                                        family. Blessings,
GROUP                                                               Luke & Melissa (Wilson)
Beginning on Wednesday May
2nd, we will discuss Atul
Gawande's book, Being Mortal.
Dr. Gawande shows us how the
ultimate goal is not just a good
death but a good life! Noon -1:00
pm. Bring a sandwich, bring a
friend.

VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED FOR
MEMORIAL GARDEN
Volunteers are needed to commit
to weeding our beautiful
Memorial Garden for a two-week
block of time this summer.
Hopefully we will have enough
volunteers to cover the
entire growing season. Please
contact the office, 651-452-5683,
or mark your blue card if you are
interested.

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Please pray for the following:
Joys:
Birth of Tom and Beda Lewis’ great-grandson, Mekhi Wesley, on April 15th
Juanita Morgan expecting twins September 5th
Birth of John and Nancy Grinager’s granddaughter, Eden Jane, March 17th
Deaths:
Abe, young grandson of friends of Jan Marshall, Shari and Eric, and his parents, Chelsea and Jeff
Dorothy Grinager, John Grinager’s mother, April 10th
Health Concerns:
Loye Eckman having hip surgery April 30th
Bakers’ friend, Adam, for healing from an infection after leg amputation
All homebound with health problems
Deb Curran’s stepdaughter, Carmen, struggling with Lyme disease
Carol Rix for healing and positive outcomes for recovery from additional knee surgery
Sam Young for healing from eye surgery
Roxy Crane for her strength to continue
Jo Reck’s friend, Sherry, dealing with cancers
Barb Jorgenson’s brother’s sister-in-law, Jane, needs a liver transplant. For friends dealing with mental health
     issues
Ben Pressnall as he undergoes radiation treatments for prostate cancer
Barb Helmken’s friend, Phil, diagnosed with a cancer that can lead to leukemia, and Mary, as she recovers
     from heart valve surgery and breast cancer
Cheryl Anderson’s Tai Chi instructor, Keith, recovering from stroke and paralyzed
Diane Edgell’s sister and Willis’ sister-in-law, Darlene, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Willis and Diane Edgell’s niece, Tracy, with cancer
John Moffitt, Jerry’s twin, dealing with pain after hip surgery last winter
Yeen Chong’s co-worker, Clara, with leukemia
Jo Daugherty and Della Relation for health concerns and continued healing
Additional:
Americans facing deportation to Liberia
Those in war torn Syria
Guidance and strength to make healthier choices
                                 Please call the office with joys and concerns.

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SUNDAY SCHEDULE                                                Cynthia Peterfeso
Education Hour for All    9:30 am                            no longer has a land line.
Worship:                 10:30 am

2nd SUNDAYS SCHEDULE
Education Hour for All: 9:30 am     2018 YEAR OF MUSIC CONCERT 3
Kidz 2gether Worship: 10:30 am      SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2018; 7:00 Pm
Brunch:                 11:30 am
                                    KRAIG WINDSCHITL, ORGAN
Communion will be offered the 1st
and 2nd Sundays of every month.     Concert 3 of the Year of Music
                                    concert series will be an organ
OFFICE HOURS:                       concert by Kraig Windschitl.
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - noon     Kraig is a Minnesota musician,
                                    who also serves as an artist in
CHRIS’ OFFICE HOURS:                residence for the Basilica of the
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am -        Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
5:00 pm                             His virtuosic skill will be a
                                    delight to us all! Don’t forget
CHURCH COUNCIL CHAIR:               to invite your friends! Tickets
Leslie Watkins                      are free, but please reserve seat-
ST. PAUL’S STAFF:                   ing in advance by calling the
                                    church office (651) 452-5683.
Pastor: Rev. Amy Jo Bur,
pastor@stpaulsmn.org
                                    The Year of Music concert series is a gift from memorial donations to
Director of Family and Mission      Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church.
Ministries, Chris Archer,
elpizosfire@gmail.com
Director of Music Ministry,                           The office will be closed
Lane Skoglund-Anderson,
laneskoglundanderson@gmail.com              May 28, 2018 in observation of Memorial Day.
Administrative Assistant: Diane
Pelinka, info@stpaulsmn.org                        Pastor Amy Jo will be on vacation
                                                              May 3rd—8th.
                                                     In case of pastoral emergency,
                                                call Rev. Greg Renstrom, 612-886-2863.

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Sunday                   Monday           Tuesday            Wednesday             Thursday           Friday         Saturday

                                               1              2                        3                   4              5
                                               6:00 pm Yoga   12:00 pm Book Group                                         8:30 am Fit
                                                                                                                          Moms 4 Life
                                                              6:00 pm Handbell Choir
                                                              7:00 pm Chancel Choir
                                                              6:30 pm Al-Anon

6                         7                    8              9                        10                  11             12
9:30 am Education Hour    10:00 am Music       6:00 pm Yoga   12:00 pm Book Group      10:00 am Quilters                  8:30 am Fit
                          2gther                                                                                          Moms 4 Life
10:30 am Worship w/                                           6:00 pm Confirmation
Communion                 6:00 pm UMW
                                                              6:00 pm Handbell Choir
                          Officer Mtg                                                                      Confirmation
11:30 am Vacation
                                                              7:00 pm Chancel Choir                        Retreat,
Bible School Mtg
                                                                                                           Koronis
                                                              6:30 pm Al-Anon
4:30 pm Music 2gether

13 Mother’s Day           14                   15             1611:00 am Rebekah       17                  18             19
9:30 am Education Hour    10:00 am Music       6:00 pm Yoga   Circle, church                               Newsletter     8:30 am Fit
                          2gther                                                                           Deadline       Moms 4 Life
10:30 am Kidz 2gether                                         12:00 pm Book Group
Worship w/Communion       5:00 pm Church
                                               PIE Night,     2:00 pm Memorial Mtg                         Youth to
                          Council Mtg
11:30 am 2nd Sunday                            Garlough                                                    Walker
                                                              6:00 pm Handbell Choir
Brunch                                                                                                     Sculpture
4:30 pm Music 2gether                                         7:00 pm Chancel Choir                        Gardens
                                                              6:30 pm Al-Anon

20 Confirmation,          21                   22             23                       24                  25             26
Teacher Appreciation      10:00 am Music                      12:00 pm Book Group                                         8:30 am Fit
                                               6:00 pm Yoga
& Pentecost               2gther                                                                                          Moms 4 Life
                                                              6:00 pm Handbell Choir
9:30 am Education Hour
                          12:30 pm Ruth
                                                              7:00 pm Chancel Choir
10:30 am Worship          Circle, church
                                                              6:30 pm Al-Anon
11:30 am Mission Trip     6:00 pm Vacation
Mtg                       Bible School Mtg
4:30 pm Music 2gether     7:00 pm Rachel
                          Circle, Deb Curran
6:30 pm Men’s Group,
church                    6:45 pm 4H

27                        28 Office closed     29             30 Annual Conference, 31                     June 1         June 2
9:30 am Adult Ed but                                          St. Cloud                                                   Mendakota Park
no Sunday School.                                             12:00 pm Book Group                                         Celebration
Bible Bucks Store open
                                                              6:00 pm Handbell Choir
10:30 am Worship
                                                              7:00 pm Chancel Choir
11:30 am Picnic
                                                              6:30 pm Al-Anon

                        Italicized events are conducted by outside groups renting space at the church.

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                                  MAY 20, 2018
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