The Connection April 2017
United Lutheran Church, ELCA 21 Mesnard St. L’Anse, MI 49946
The Connection April 2017 United Lutheran Church, ELCA 21 Mesnard St., L’Anse, Michigan Ph: (906) 524-6484; Email: [email protected] Website: www.unitedlutheranchurchlanse.org Pastor: John Ansell; (906) 201-2864
Come and Worship! We celebrate with worship on Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. And Mondays at 6 p.m. OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Greetings Everyone, Spring has arrived and so with it a lot of activities here at United Lutheran. In the beginning of the month we continue our Lenten journey as we reflect on our faith. We then move into Holy Week starting on April 9th with Palm Sunday. Then on April 16th we celebrate Easter Sunday. I am excited and full of energy to accompany everyone during this time. As I reflect on the importance and excitement around these events it is because of the extreme importance that they bring. In this time, we not only celebrate the overall life of Christ, but we also focus on his death and resurrection. As important as Christ’s life was to live and teach amongst us, His death and resurrection are also equally important to our faith. This is because in Christ death becomes not only the sacrifices in which God gives for us but points to the ultimate high glory of God in our world. The fact God in Christ dies a physical death, like we do, is amazing, but He also sacrifices Himself to provide us with the forgiveness of sin. As for the resurrection of Christ, that unto itself is amazing and is the ultimate sign of God’s power and conquering of death. Christ’s life, sacrifice, death and amazing resurrection are equally important. The celebration of Easter is the celebration of the resurrected Christ. We as Christians are known as Easter people, the ones who celebrate and believe in the risen Christ. So, not only do we on a regular basis act out Easter, but we also specifically designate a time in the season to overemphasize our faith in the risen Christ. This is why Easter is such an important time for us as Christians, because we get to ecstatically celebrate who we are and what we believe in. So I hope to see everyone come Sunday April 16th at 8am or 10am services ecstatically celebrating our risen Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Now for the month of April may God continue to bless us and inspire us in all that we do. Sincerely, Pastor John
TELLERS for APRIL Sunday, April 2 Monday, April 3
Joan Bugni & Ruth Anne Connor Jean Brinkman & Mary McCord
Sunday, April 9 Monday, April 10
Jeannie Gourneau & Jan Cram Margo Jentoft & Mary McCord
Thursday, April 13
Leann Davis & Kris Kokko
Sunday, April 16 Easter 8 am Easter 10 am Monday, April 17
Joan Bugni & Ruth Anne Connor Joan Bugni & Ruth Anne Connor NO WORSHIP
Sunday, April 23 Monday, April 24
Leann Davis & Evelyn Welch Jeannie Gourneau & Sue Copley
Sunday, April 30 Monday, May 1
Annette Lindstrom & Kris Kokko Ruth Anne Connor & Sue Copley
THANK YOU for volunteering to be a Teller! Your help is greatly appreciated!
READERS for APRIL Sunday, April 2 Sunday, April 9 Thursday, April 13 Sunday, April 16 – 8 am Sunday, April 16 – 10 am Sunday, April 23 Sunday, April 30
Need someone Gail Jestila Betty Ann Pyhtila Need someone Jan LaFave Need someone Need someone
USHERS for APRIL Sunday, April 2 Sunday, April 9 Thursday, April 13 Sunday, April 16 – 8 am Sunday, April 16 – 10 am Sunday, April 23 Sunday, April 30
Joan Bugni & Betty Ann Pyhtila Shawn Gibbons Need someone Crocker’s Need someone Need someone Need someone
Ushers and Readers If you are interested in being an usher or a reader, please sign up on the sheets on the table in the Barrier-free Entrance. Thank you!
Mid-week Lenten Worship Mid-week Lenten Worship services will be on Wednesday, April 5th at 6 p.m. Please join us for worship.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER WORSHIP Holy Week Worship Services Palm Sunday, April 9 – Worship at 10 a.m. Maundy Thursday, April 13 – Worship at 6 p.m. with cake and coffee following worship to honor our youth receiving 1st Communion Good Friday, April 14 – Worship at 6 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 16 – Worship at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. with a potluck breakfast in between worship services. We are looking for volunteers to help serve the Breakfast on Easter Sunday between worship services. Please call the church office if you can help. Thank you! Monday Worship – There will not be worship on Monday, April 17th. Regular Monday worship will resume on Monday, April 24th.
CRAFTING GROUP The Crafting group will meet on Wednesday, April 5th from 1-3:30 p.m. at the church. Anyone interested in helping out, or if you have some craft ideas for crafts for the Fall Bazaar, stop by and see what is happening! Everyone is invited to attend!!
ANNUAL MOTHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET The Annual Mother-Daughter Banquet will be on Thursday, April 20th at 6 p.m. Rousseau’s will cater the meal. Tickets are available from the church office. $6 for adults, $4 for children, 3 years and under are free.
GRADUATE RECOGNITION Graduate Recognition will be coming up soon. Please contact the church office if you know of someone graduating from high school or college.
FELLOWSHIP HOSTS We are a family UNITED … and what a great way to get to know each other better … over coffee! But we need YOU to put on the coffee and be willing to clean up afterwards (and perhaps provide something to go with the coffee). Check the sign-up sheet in the barrier-free entrance. Remember, the focus is the fellowship … so keep the food simple. (All the monetary donations received during the Fellowship Hour go toward World Hunger.)
COFFEE HOUR for APRIL Sunday, April 2 Sunday, April 9 Thursday, April 13 Sunday, April 16 – 8 am Sunday, April 16 – 10 am Sunday, April 23 Sunday, April 30
Need someone Joan Bugni Need someone Potluck Breakfast between services. Need someone to serve. Need someone Need someone
VISITS If you would like Pr. John to visit you or if you know of someone who would like a visit, please call the church office (524-6484) or Pr. John (2012864)
United is going to purchase Easter Lilies and we are asking you to make a monetary donation to the Flower Fund. We will purchase the plants that are needed. That way we will know how many we can count on having. There will still be an insert in the bulletin stating that a donation was given “In loving memory, ….” just like in prior years. To make a donation, put your money (whatever amount you would have spent on a plant) in an envelope, mark it EASTER LILY, and include the information you want in the bulletin. Then just drop it in the offering plate or bring it to the office.
SHUT-INS Please remember our shut-ins. Keep them in your prayers. If you have a moment, stop and visit them. At Bayside: Art Allert, Vivan Allert, Beatrice Harju, Margaret Marquardt, and Joyce Taipalus. At home: Ellen Biekkola, and Lillian Jukkala.
… Rob Aho, Art Allert, Vivian Allert, Marge Gasperich, June Graczyk, David Haapala, Rudy Haataja, Ellen Heikkinen, Janel LaPlante,Dan McIntyre, Cari McMahon, Mark Richard, Asenath Sweeney, Carol (Walitalo) Young, Skarlett, and Peyton.
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Special Council Meeting will be on Monday, April 17th at 6 p.m. Regular Council Meeting will be on Sunday, April 9th following worship.
LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION CLASS PICTURES We are looking for someone who has a Confirmation Class picture from last April (2016). This would be the students that are in 9th grade this year. If you took a picture of the class, could you please get a copy to the church office? We need to update our wall with the Confirmation pictures. Thank you!
CONFIRMATION PAGE 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Confirmation Class CHANGE FOR CONFIRMATION CLASSES: There will be NO Confirmation Class on Sunday, April 2nd (due to Spring Break). The next Confirmation class will be held on Sunday, April 23rd instead of Sunday, April 30th. Please mark these dates on your calendar!
ACOLYTES for MARCH Sunday, April 2 Monday, April 3
Shawn & Isaac Isabel O.
Sunday, April 9 Monday, April 10
Madison Meadow
Sunday, April 16 – 8 am Sunday, April 16 – 10 am Monday, April 17
Looking for volunteers Looking for volunteers NO WORSHIP
Sunday, April 23 Monday, April 24
Bailey Jason
Sunday, April 30 Monday, May 1
Izzy Haylee
CONFIRMATION will be held on Sunday, June 4th… There will be a potluck brunch following worship. Please bring a dish to share. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: We are looking for volunteers to help serve the potluck brunch on June 4th. All 6th and 7th Grade Confirmation students are asked to help with the brunch. If you can help, please call the church office. Thank you!
Sunday School! Sunday School is every Sunday at 10 a.m. and is open to all children ages 3 years old through 5th grade. 3rd – 5th Grade students need to bring their Bibles. All children will have Bible stories and fun-filled activities every Sunday. Come and join us! There will be NO Sunday School on Sunday, April 2nd. Sunday School will resume on Sunday, April 9th. There will be NO Sunday School on Sunday, April 16th. Sunday School will resume on Sunday, April 23rd.
Vacation Bible School Come and join us for Vacation Bible School
June 12-15 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lunch will be served. Fortune Lake Camp staff put on our Vacation Bible School. We will be looking for people to serve lunches. If you have any questions or if you can help, please call Joanne Kemppainen 524-6584.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY There is an Adult Bible Study that meets on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. We meet in a Classroom upstairs. Please come and join us! All are welcome to attend.
NAME OUR COW For Women’s Bible Study Sarah Circle will meet on April 4th at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Kris Kokko will be the host. Martha Circle will meet on April 4th at 1 p.m.
WOMEN OF THE ELCA – 10th Triennial Gathering Every 3 years the Women of the ELCA hold a National Convention, which will be held this summer in Minneapolis. It may never be closer, so you may want to take advantage of this opportunity. The dates are July 13-16, 2017. For information, see Lisa in the church office or visit www.welcatg.org
ATTENTION PARENTS: The United Lutheran Church Women provide camperships that pay one-half of the early registration fee to Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp. Members, children of members, and children enrolled in our Sunday School are eligible. Cal the church office for more information.
WORLD HUNGER In previous years we have collected quarters for World Hunger and taken them to the Synod Assembly in May. This year the Northern Great Lakes Synod has come up with something new. We will be decorating a World Hunger Cow and collecting donations to be taken to the Synod Assembly in Marquette in May. Watch for United Lutheran Church’s World Hunger Cow to show up in church, decorated. WE NEED A NAME!!! Please help us name our cow… Please submit your donations and name suggestions in the milk pail under the cow. Please put your name on the suggestion so we know who submitted the winning name. A prize will be given. All donations will go to World Hunger. The Hunger Herd will be a visual celebration of our Synod’s commitment to ending World Hunger! I need a name!
The Connection April 2017 United Lutheran Church, ELCA 21 Mesnard St., L’Anse, Michigan Ph: (906) 524-6484; Email: [email protected] Website: www.unitedlutheranchurchlanse.org Pastor: John Ansell; (906) 201-2864
Come and Worship! We celebrate with worship on Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. And Mondays at 6 p.m. OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Greetings Everyone, Spring has arrived and so with it a lot of activities here at United Lutheran. In the beginning of the month we continue our Lenten journey as we reflect on our faith. We then move into Holy Week starting on April 9th with Palm Sunday. Then on April 16th we celebrate Easter Sunday. I am excited and full of energy to accompany everyone during this time. As I reflect on the importance and excitement around these events it is because of the extreme importance that they bring. In this time, we not only celebrate the overall life of Christ, but we also focus on his death and resurrection. As important as Christ’s life was to live and teach amongst us, His death and resurrection are also equally important to our faith. This is because in Christ death becomes not only the sacrifices in which God gives for us but points to the ultimate high glory of God in our world. The fact God in Christ dies a physical death, like we do, is amazing, but He also sacrifices Himself to provide us with the forgiveness of sin. As for the resurrection of Christ, that unto itself is amazing and is the ultimate sign of God’s power and conquering of death. Christ’s life, sacrifice, death and amazing resurrection are equally important. The celebration of Easter is the celebration of the resurrected Christ. We as Christians are known as Easter people, the ones who celebrate and believe in the risen Christ. So, not only do we on a regular basis act out Easter, but we also specifically designate a time in the season to overemphasize our faith in the risen Christ. This is why Easter is such an important time for us as Christians, because we get to ecstatically celebrate who we are and what we believe in. So I hope to see everyone come Sunday April 16th at 8am or 10am services ecstatically celebrating our risen Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Now for the month of April may God continue to bless us and inspire us in all that we do. Sincerely, Pastor John
TELLERS for APRIL Sunday, April 2 Monday, April 3
Joan Bugni & Ruth Anne Connor Jean Brinkman & Mary McCord
Sunday, April 9 Monday, April 10
Jeannie Gourneau & Jan Cram Margo Jentoft & Mary McCord
Thursday, April 13
Leann Davis & Kris Kokko
Sunday, April 16 Easter 8 am Easter 10 am Monday, April 17
Joan Bugni & Ruth Anne Connor Joan Bugni & Ruth Anne Connor NO WORSHIP
Sunday, April 23 Monday, April 24
Leann Davis & Evelyn Welch Jeannie Gourneau & Sue Copley
Sunday, April 30 Monday, May 1
Annette Lindstrom & Kris Kokko Ruth Anne Connor & Sue Copley
THANK YOU for volunteering to be a Teller! Your help is greatly appreciated!
READERS for APRIL Sunday, April 2 Sunday, April 9 Thursday, April 13 Sunday, April 16 – 8 am Sunday, April 16 – 10 am Sunday, April 23 Sunday, April 30
Need someone Gail Jestila Betty Ann Pyhtila Need someone Jan LaFave Need someone Need someone
USHERS for APRIL Sunday, April 2 Sunday, April 9 Thursday, April 13 Sunday, April 16 – 8 am Sunday, April 16 – 10 am Sunday, April 23 Sunday, April 30
Joan Bugni & Betty Ann Pyhtila Shawn Gibbons Need someone Crocker’s Need someone Need someone Need someone
Ushers and Readers If you are interested in being an usher or a reader, please sign up on the sheets on the table in the Barrier-free Entrance. Thank you!
Mid-week Lenten Worship Mid-week Lenten Worship services will be on Wednesday, April 5th at 6 p.m. Please join us for worship.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER WORSHIP Holy Week Worship Services Palm Sunday, April 9 – Worship at 10 a.m. Maundy Thursday, April 13 – Worship at 6 p.m. with cake and coffee following worship to honor our youth receiving 1st Communion Good Friday, April 14 – Worship at 6 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 16 – Worship at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. with a potluck breakfast in between worship services. We are looking for volunteers to help serve the Breakfast on Easter Sunday between worship services. Please call the church office if you can help. Thank you! Monday Worship – There will not be worship on Monday, April 17th. Regular Monday worship will resume on Monday, April 24th.
CRAFTING GROUP The Crafting group will meet on Wednesday, April 5th from 1-3:30 p.m. at the church. Anyone interested in helping out, or if you have some craft ideas for crafts for the Fall Bazaar, stop by and see what is happening! Everyone is invited to attend!!
ANNUAL MOTHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET The Annual Mother-Daughter Banquet will be on Thursday, April 20th at 6 p.m. Rousseau’s will cater the meal. Tickets are available from the church office. $6 for adults, $4 for children, 3 years and under are free.
GRADUATE RECOGNITION Graduate Recognition will be coming up soon. Please contact the church office if you know of someone graduating from high school or college.
FELLOWSHIP HOSTS We are a family UNITED … and what a great way to get to know each other better … over coffee! But we need YOU to put on the coffee and be willing to clean up afterwards (and perhaps provide something to go with the coffee). Check the sign-up sheet in the barrier-free entrance. Remember, the focus is the fellowship … so keep the food simple. (All the monetary donations received during the Fellowship Hour go toward World Hunger.)
COFFEE HOUR for APRIL Sunday, April 2 Sunday, April 9 Thursday, April 13 Sunday, April 16 – 8 am Sunday, April 16 – 10 am Sunday, April 23 Sunday, April 30
Need someone Joan Bugni Need someone Potluck Breakfast between services. Need someone to serve. Need someone Need someone
VISITS If you would like Pr. John to visit you or if you know of someone who would like a visit, please call the church office (524-6484) or Pr. John (2012864)
United is going to purchase Easter Lilies and we are asking you to make a monetary donation to the Flower Fund. We will purchase the plants that are needed. That way we will know how many we can count on having. There will still be an insert in the bulletin stating that a donation was given “In loving memory, ….” just like in prior years. To make a donation, put your money (whatever amount you would have spent on a plant) in an envelope, mark it EASTER LILY, and include the information you want in the bulletin. Then just drop it in the offering plate or bring it to the office.
SHUT-INS Please remember our shut-ins. Keep them in your prayers. If you have a moment, stop and visit them. At Bayside: Art Allert, Vivan Allert, Beatrice Harju, Margaret Marquardt, and Joyce Taipalus. At home: Ellen Biekkola, and Lillian Jukkala.
… Rob Aho, Art Allert, Vivian Allert, Marge Gasperich, June Graczyk, David Haapala, Rudy Haataja, Ellen Heikkinen, Janel LaPlante,Dan McIntyre, Cari McMahon, Mark Richard, Asenath Sweeney, Carol (Walitalo) Young, Skarlett, and Peyton.
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Special Council Meeting will be on Monday, April 17th at 6 p.m. Regular Council Meeting will be on Sunday, April 9th following worship.
LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION CLASS PICTURES We are looking for someone who has a Confirmation Class picture from last April (2016). This would be the students that are in 9th grade this year. If you took a picture of the class, could you please get a copy to the church office? We need to update our wall with the Confirmation pictures. Thank you!
CONFIRMATION PAGE 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Confirmation Class CHANGE FOR CONFIRMATION CLASSES: There will be NO Confirmation Class on Sunday, April 2nd (due to Spring Break). The next Confirmation class will be held on Sunday, April 23rd instead of Sunday, April 30th. Please mark these dates on your calendar!
ACOLYTES for MARCH Sunday, April 2 Monday, April 3
Shawn & Isaac Isabel O.
Sunday, April 9 Monday, April 10
Madison Meadow
Sunday, April 16 – 8 am Sunday, April 16 – 10 am Monday, April 17
Looking for volunteers Looking for volunteers NO WORSHIP
Sunday, April 23 Monday, April 24
Bailey Jason
Sunday, April 30 Monday, May 1
Izzy Haylee
CONFIRMATION will be held on Sunday, June 4th… There will be a potluck brunch following worship. Please bring a dish to share. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: We are looking for volunteers to help serve the potluck brunch on June 4th. All 6th and 7th Grade Confirmation students are asked to help with the brunch. If you can help, please call the church office. Thank you!
Sunday School! Sunday School is every Sunday at 10 a.m. and is open to all children ages 3 years old through 5th grade. 3rd – 5th Grade students need to bring their Bibles. All children will have Bible stories and fun-filled activities every Sunday. Come and join us! There will be NO Sunday School on Sunday, April 2nd. Sunday School will resume on Sunday, April 9th. There will be NO Sunday School on Sunday, April 16th. Sunday School will resume on Sunday, April 23rd.
Vacation Bible School Come and join us for Vacation Bible School
June 12-15 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lunch will be served. Fortune Lake Camp staff put on our Vacation Bible School. We will be looking for people to serve lunches. If you have any questions or if you can help, please call Joanne Kemppainen 524-6584.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY There is an Adult Bible Study that meets on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. We meet in a Classroom upstairs. Please come and join us! All are welcome to attend.
NAME OUR COW For Women’s Bible Study Sarah Circle will meet on April 4th at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Kris Kokko will be the host. Martha Circle will meet on April 4th at 1 p.m.
WOMEN OF THE ELCA – 10th Triennial Gathering Every 3 years the Women of the ELCA hold a National Convention, which will be held this summer in Minneapolis. It may never be closer, so you may want to take advantage of this opportunity. The dates are July 13-16, 2017. For information, see Lisa in the church office or visit www.welcatg.org
ATTENTION PARENTS: The United Lutheran Church Women provide camperships that pay one-half of the early registration fee to Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp. Members, children of members, and children enrolled in our Sunday School are eligible. Cal the church office for more information.
WORLD HUNGER In previous years we have collected quarters for World Hunger and taken them to the Synod Assembly in May. This year the Northern Great Lakes Synod has come up with something new. We will be decorating a World Hunger Cow and collecting donations to be taken to the Synod Assembly in Marquette in May. Watch for United Lutheran Church’s World Hunger Cow to show up in church, decorated. WE NEED A NAME!!! Please help us name our cow… Please submit your donations and name suggestions in the milk pail under the cow. Please put your name on the suggestion so we know who submitted the winning name. A prize will be given. All donations will go to World Hunger. The Hunger Herd will be a visual celebration of our Synod’s commitment to ending World Hunger! I need a name!
