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Children’s Ministry
Junior High Ministry
Senior High Ministry
Calendar of Events
He replied,
“What is impossible for mortals
is possible for God.”
Luke 18:27
verse of the month
inside this issue
A New-New Year’s Resolution ~ Pastor Ericrien
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation;
the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them and
he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.” 2 Corinthians 5: 17-19
Over the years I’ve made a variety of New Year’s resolutions. Most had to do with health related stuff like: eat less chocolate, eat more fruits and vegetables, lose some weight, get some exercise etc. Some had to do with relationships, some with finances and blah blah blah blah blah. In most cases I did pretty well for a few days, maybe even a few weeks but typically I would revert to my “normal self” whatever that is. I’m all for resolutions when fulfilled they help us become the best version of ourselves. The other thing I discovered is that everywhere I go there I am. By that I mean no matter what I eat, no matter my finances, no matter the resolution the one thing I can’t do on my own is make things right with The Lord. The beautiful Scripture above reminds us that God is the one who reconciles us to himself through Jesus. It’s not about ability to be nicer or more friendly or whatever that sets things right with God. It’s God who sets things right with us. Talk about a Christmas gift! It’s that message of reconciliation that The Lord has given us to share. That’s what the church does, that who the church is, that’s at the heart of Servant of Christ. It’s all about Jesus---It’s all about what God has done period. It’s God who makes us a new creation. By that I mean god makes us a new creation in his eyes. Yes we are still who we are. We have things we need to change about ourselves and we keep trying and that’s a good thing-but let’s never mistake all the things we can change for the most important thing which only God can change and that is to make us a new creation his eyes. So, my New Year’s resolution for 2019 is to believe and trust and rest in the promise of 2 Corinthians 5:17 and maybe eat a little less chocolate as well. God bless you and see you in church this Sunday! Pastor Eric
Sunday, January 27th
12:00 pm ~ Noon
In the Sanctuary
JANUARY 2019
Mission Statement for Servant of Christ Lutheran Church: Making Disciples
Core Values of Servant of Christ Lutheran Church:
Prayer Weekly Worship Biblical Literacy Spiritual Friendship Serving Giving
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Prayer Resources on
the Web
Visit our website for a
resource on prayer. Go to
www.elca.org/prayer which is
part of the ELCA website.
The page provides resources
for individuals seeking to
expand their prayer life.
Contents of the page include
meditation, healing, prayer
requests, daily Bible
readings and a short course
called “Prayer 101”. This is
an EXCELLENT resource,
check it out!
Servant of Christ
Mission Making Disciples
We are committed in every
aspect of life to encourage
the ministry of the
congregation and individuals
to grow in the following
biblical marks of discipleship:
Prayer, Weekly Worship,
Biblical Literacy, Spiritual
Friendship, Serving and
Giving
Bringing Communion
to People in Their Homes!
Please let Pastor Eric or
Pastor Melissa know if there
is a Servant of Christ
member unable to attend
worship due to medical
reasons. The Pastors would
be happy to bring
communion to them in their
home. Just call the church
office at 763-427-5070.
communion
our mission
resources
worship & learning
Upcoming Preaching Themes Sunday, 1/6/19 ~ Permission to Speak Freely: Where is God in My Praying? Text: Psalm 61:1-3, Colossians 4:2 Theme: There are times in most people’s lives when they wonder if God really hears our prayers. It is easy for our faith to be tossed about by our feelings, but there is more to prayer than just our feelings. Questions to Think About as You Read: How do you “feel” about God when a prayer has been answered? When have you felt like God wasn’t listening to your prayers? Sunday, 1/13/19 ~ Permission to Speak Freely: I Can Hear You Now! Text: Matthew 6:5-8 Theme: Many of us, especially those who grew up going to church have been praying in some form throughout our lives. Typically we pray when we need God to do something for us. But the real question is this: If we only pray when we need stuff have we missed the most important thing about prayer? Questions to Think About as You Read: What if the real point of prayer had nothing to do with getting God to do stuff? What are most of your prayers about?
Sunday, 1/20/19 ~ Permission to Speak Freely: Making Your Minutes Count Text Matthew 6:9-15 Theme: Nobody can spend all day every day praying in a formal setting. However when we think of prayer perhaps there are ways prayer can become more natural in our lives just like breathing comes naturally. As prayer becomes more natural we draw closer to God. Questions to Think About as You Read: How does prayer put life in proper perspective? When and where do you typically pray?
Sunday, 1/27/19 ~ Permission to Speak Freely: God is Great! Text: Luke 11:1-13 Theme: There are three basic movements to The Lord’s Prayer. First: God is great. Second: God’s agenda is more important than ours. Three: Then the stuff we pray about. When we understand the basic movement of prayer and can free ourselves from thinking we have to have the right words or formula’s prayer can become more natural. Questions to Think About as You Read: Why do you think The Lord’s Prayer is different in Matthew than it is in Luke? Who do you identify with in today’s reading?
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Worship & Music ministry
worship & learning
Learn about the meaning of
baptism and how to arrange for
baptism here at Servant of
Christ. We invite all ages to be
baptized. Classes are held on
the first Sunday every other
month at 12 noon in the Family
Room at the back of the
Sanctuary.
The next Baptism class is February 3rd
April 7th
Coming this January 26th: “5 Keys to Better Relationships:
A Relationship Tune-Up” Workshop
We often unintentionally undermine
important relationships with our
attitudes, words and behaviors.
The relationships might include
friendships, marriage, co-workers,
parent/child and more. The result is
primary life relationships are
less harmonious and often less
fulfilling than they could be if we
paid attention to a few simple keys.
This workshop is designed for
anyone who wants to maximize
their personal effectiveness and find
greater joy and fulfillment in their
relationships.
Pastor Eric and Joan Pechauer
(Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist) will lead the workshop
from 9-11:30 in the fellowship hall.
Childcare will be available. An
RSVP would be appreciated so we
know how much food to get and
how many materials will be needed.
You can RSVP to Pastor Eric at
or Joan at [email protected] or
look for the sign up in the
Opportunities in the weekly bulletin.
Servant Supper Sunday, January 27th
5-6 pm
Servant Supper has continued
to be a great experience of
sharing with one another and
with the guests who come. Our
guests have experienced
growing deeper in understand-
ing Christ’s love. We have had
an average of about 50-70
people each month, which is
awesome. This meal is open to
everyone. We serve from 5:00-
6:00 p.m. It’s incredible the
amount of support and
volunteers that have been here
each month helping out. Please
consider getting involved in this
wonderful ministry.
Servant of Christ — Disciple of God Award
Accepting Applications for 2019-20 Academic Year The award, to support the next generation of Christian leaders committed to serving Servant of Christ and its community, is in its 7th consecutive year. An award of up to $3,000 is awarded to partially fund higher education to any accredited state institution of higher education by providing undergraduate monetary awards to confirmed members of Servant of Christ. Students will need to apply each year, as the award is not automatically renewable. The deadline for submissions is March 3, 2019. Awards will be provided to qualified candidates based upon criteria and an application process which will include leadership back to Servant of Christ and/or the community. Applications are available on the SOC website (www.servantofchrist.com), and in the SOC church office. If you would like further information on this award application or to financially donate to this award, please contact Annette Carlson at 612-812-3755.
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Making Things New ~ Pastor Melissa
A New Year is just around the corner and, while New Year’s Day is overshadowed by Christmas, it is still regarded as an important holi-day. Especially for Americans, it reflects our well-known love for all things new. Despite being an arbitrary divi-sion, a new year seems to offer fresh possibilities in our lives. We consider build-ings to be old after a few decades, while Europeans would say the shine is not even off them yet. Advertisements regularly tout “new and improved” formulas and frequently try sell the “product of tomorrow,” not just to-day. New cars, new cell phones, new celebrities and new fashions all appeal to us. The flip side of our love of newness, however, is that we know it does not last. The “new car smell” fades quickly. Fads are fleeting and soon seem out-of-date. Before long, new tablets and cell phones feel slow and short on features. Before we know it, we will be well into 2019 and looking toward 2020. Because of that, even as we continue to like what is new, we also long for that which will endure. It is unnerving to feel time passing so quickly. It seems as if our children grow up in the blink of an eye. It is frustrating when new products break down or fail to deliver. Vacations seem to be over before they begin. Maintenance projects need to be re-done almost as soon as they are finished. In the Gospel, though, we find a truth that both offers the allure and overcomes the disappointment of newness. In Revelation 21:5, the risen Christ proclaims, “Behold, I am making all things new.” By the forgiveness of sins, he cleans the slate and gives us a new start. Faith in Jesus grants us new life. Even the power of death will be set aside in the resurrection when a whole new creation will dawn. But notice the grammar in that verse. “I am making” is a present par-ticiple. It indicates ongoing action, not a one-time event. It promises that Jesus makes us new again and again. In the section on Holy Baptism, the Small Catechism declares that “the new person (in Christ) should come forth every day and rise to live before God.” Week after week, God pours out His grace on us through Word and sacrament to renew us in faith and devotion. The newness Christ works in us is not temporary nor does it fade away, but is constantly renewed in us by the Holy Spirit. So, whether the year is new or old, whether we are living in the spring of childhood or the winter of our elderly years, whether our cir-cumstances are recently changed or well-established, with Christ we have the best of both worlds. For he assures us every day, “See I am making all things new,” and he will do so through all eternity.
Donuts and Coffee Just a reminder that without the support of generous people like you, we would not be able to have donuts and coffee each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.
faith walk & talk
Lifetree Café JanuaryTopics
Lifetree Café is an hour-long experience where you can meet with others to discuss a variety of engaging topics. Jan. 8
th Second Chances –
From Down and Out to Up and At “Em
Jan. 15th Does God Play
Favorites? Why would a caring God bless some and not others?
Jan. 22nd
Kid’s Without a Country: An illegal immigrant’s story
Jan. 29th Hard to Be Healthy:
TV’s “Biggest Loser” weighs in
Questions? Contact the Church Office
Christianity & World Religions: Questions We Ask About
Other Faiths
Book Study offered Tuesday mornings at 9:30AM beginning January 22nd and Wednesday evenings at 6:45PM beginning January 23rd and meeting for six consecutive weeks.
This book explores four major world religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism – and compares the beliefs of each with those of Christianity. We will explore questions such as: Why are there so many religions? What do the different religions believe?
Please sign up in the outer narthex or contact Pastor Melissa to sign up. Please get a book from Pastor Melissa before the first meeting and read the first chapter.
New Bible Study Opportunity!
When? Beginning Monday January 28th at 7PM and meeting for five con-
secutive Mondays.
Where? In the basement conference room at Servant of Christ.
What will we study? The book of Genesis with particular attention to Abraham, Jacob, Joseph and some other favorite people.
Nathan Coan will be leading this study. There is a sign up sheet in the
outer narthex, but please come even if you haven’t signed up!
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SOC is Serious About Mission and Ministry
A lot of the impact you make goes unseen but is incredibly
important and makes a huge difference. Because of your
Giving, hundreds and hundreds of dollars in gift cards were
distributed to the social workers at both Dayton and Oxbow
elementary schools. These gift cards were then distributed to
the families with the greatest need. There is a lot going on in
the lives of so many that makes Christmas one of the most
difficult times of the year.
Your gifts made a difference. God bless you!
6 am Wednesday Women’s Bible Study
Women of all ages are welcome to join
our group every Wednesday morning at
Mill Pond Gables in Champlin for about
an hour to study God’s Word. It is a
great way to start the day. Don’t worry if
you cannot stay for the whole hour/come
and go as your Schedule allows. For
further questions call the church office at
763-427-5070. Remember, God loves
each one of us. You are precious in His
sight.
Saturday Morning Men’s Study
The Saturday Morning Men’s ministry will
meet on Saturday, January 19th. Our
topic for the next few months will be Men
and Anger. Not everybody has a major
anger problem but how we handle our
anger can go a long way towards
determining our relationships. Come and
discover what Scripture has to say about
anger and the different types of anger.
ministry & mission
Resolute Men’s Bible Study
We meet weekly on Saturday mornings
at 8AM for 1 hour in the Fellowship Hall.
Resolute Bible Study is not meeting
on January 26th
For further information contact:
Tim Carlson at [email protected],
Bill Barnes at [email protected]
Kevin Sinton kevinsinton@team_id.com
Financial Peace University
Tired of Worrying about Money and
Debt? We all need a plan for our mon-
ey. Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace
University class will show you how to
get rid of debt, manage your money,
spend and save wisely and much more.
The course is nine weeks and offered
Tuesday evenings beginning January 8th
and ending Tuesday March 5th 6:30-
8PM. The cost for the materials is $109. If you have already
purchased materials and gone through the class you can at-
tend this class for free. Lessons topics include; Super Sav-
ing, Dumping Debt, The Role of Insurance, Retirement and
College Planning. On average Financial Peace University
graduates pay of $5300 in debt and save $2700 in only the
first 90 days! Start the new year our on the right foot – enroll
in Financial Peace University today!
Register on-line at www.daveramsey.com/fpu/home and click
“Find a Class” or contact Pastor Melissa for more information
Advent and Christmas THANK YOU!
THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Advent and Christ-
mas so wonderful! From those who brought gifts for “Adopt-a-
Family” to the confirmation and high school students and their
door-to-door food drive, to the incredible musicians and singers
for the Christmas concert, to those who invited family and friends
to church, to those who helped usher and serve communion and
help with parking and the list goes on and on. You’re The Best!!
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2019 Altar Flower Chart
The 2019 Altar flower chart is now available for you to sign up for the Sunday(s) you want to give flowers. The cost is $30.00 per Sunday. The flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex.
Please sign your name and phone number on the chart, fill out a form with the wording you would like in the Sunday bulletin, and then attach your form with cash/check payment and place them in the offering plate or turn them into the church office. Make checks payable to Servant of Christ and write Altar Flowers on the Memo Line. You are welcome to take the flowers you purchased home after the 2nd worship service or during the week. Thank you for your generous support.
Brookdale-Champlin
Worship Services
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:15 pm, Pastor Melissa Maltman or Pastor Eric Walbolt leads worship for the residents and visitors at the Brookdale-Champlin Senior Living Complex. The worship service is open to all who wish to attend. If you know someone there, please feel free to invite them. Current worship service dates are listed below:
Tuesday, January 8 Tuesday, February 12
congregation news
Financial Stewardship Update
As of the writing of this article we are still in the process of pulling together all of the pledge information for 2019 and completing the follow up mailings. If you haven’t taken the opportunity to make a commitment for 2019 you can call the church office for a steward-ship packet. Also please consider the “Simply Giving” automatic withdrawal method of giving.
Gifting Made Easy
Would you find it helpful to have your offerings debited directly from your bank account as you probably do with other obligations? Servant of Christ offers electronic giving for those of you who wish to have contributions transferred electronically to the church’s account. Simply complete and return an electronic giving authorization located at the kiosk in the narthex or go to ww.servantofchrist.com and click on the giving page.
Young At Heart Studies
The Psalms
Young At Heart will meet on Monday, January 7
th at 11:30 AM in The Family
Room at the back of the sanctuary. We will continue our study on the book of Psalms. If you want to do some research on the internet look up “Lament Psalms”. We ended 2018 on a high note with good momentum-let’s keep it going into the new year. Remember your lunch!
Lent Speakers for 2019
Do you or someone you know (a friend, neighbor or coworker perhaps) have an impactful testimony to be shared? I am currently searching
out people who might be willing to share their testimony on Wednesday nights during next year’s Lenten services.
If you or someone you know would like more information I’d love to
have that conversation.
Please contact Pastor Eric Phone: 763-427-5070
Email: [email protected]
SOC Red Hatter’s After-Holiday Party — January 10th
Pink and Red Hat women are welcome to join us for our “After the Holidays” holiday party! We will be meeting in the Fellowship Hall at the church Thursday, January 10 at 6:00 p.m. We will have a potluck dinner with a “white elephant” gift exchange, games and lots of fun sprinkled with laughter and sweet fellowship! For more information, contact Teale Colston at 763-427-3598 or Jan Keleny 763-222-9276.
Red Hatters say Thank You….
The Red Hatters would like to thank everyone who came and played Turkey bingo. The money we made will help support our service projects. Some of which are bags of love, birthday bags, adopt a family, and the homeless kids at Champlin park and Jackson schools. We appreciate your support and hope you will come again next year.
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Dates for Your Calendar
January 27 – Family First Sunday
February 10 – Faith Guide Recognition
February 17 – No Sunday School
February 24 – 2nd
Grade Stepping Stone
children’s ministry from Anne
Stepping Stones of Faith
Stepping Stones of Faith take place on Sundays when we take a few minutes in service to recognize where children are in their faith journey. On each of these dates, the children come with their class to service and we give each child a gift and a blessing. The children return to the classroom with their group.
Feb 24 – 2nd grade Mar 31 – 5th grade
April 28 – First Communion for 4th grade May 12 – 6th grade
Family First Sundays
These Sundays are for 1st grade
through 6th grade. On these
Sundays parents come with their
children to class. As families, you
experience and grow in your faith
together! Our next two dates will
be January 27 and March 24.
Mark your calendars!
Thank you Families
Your response to help with our shoe boxes
for children in the ELCA Foster Care
program was huge! Your time, caring and
generous spirit reached roughly 90
children. Lutheran Social Services say “If
we serve where we are, with what we
have, it will make a difference”. I have no
doubt you have made a difference.
Thank you!
2019 Camp Wapogasset
CLAIMED: Wildly Loved By God– This summer at camp learn
about your identity in Jesus Christ! Throughout scripture, God
constantly reminds us that we are God’s children, and that we
are claimed and wildly loved by Jesus. At camp this summer,
explore our identity in Christ by studying who God says we are
compared to who the world pushes us to be.
Registration opens January 15, 2019 – SOC has a limited number
of reserved spots. Be sure to register early.
Priority deadline is March 15, 2019 – after this date our SOC
reserved spots open up to anyone.
Note: These are grades completed this spring
Seeds - 1st – 3rd
grades (new this year includes 1st grade)
July 26 -28
Wapo Youth - 4th – 8
th grades – July 21-26
Ox Youth – 7
th – 8
th – July 21-26
Senior High – 9
th-12
th – July 21-26
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
First Communion Classes
for 4th grade
will be March 24, 31, April 7, 14.
The First Communion Service
will be April 28.
One-time class for students
5th
grade and older who have
missed the First Communion
Classes.
March 3rd
12:00-1:00 pm
Please contact Anne Larsen or
Pastor Eric if interested.
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junior high ministry ~ senior high ministry from Calvin
No Confirmation January 2nd
AGAPE* leads worship for Junior High
Our first week back, Wednesday January 9th, AGAPE* and
Joe Davis are coming to lead us in worship. Confirmation
and Sr. High will both be in the Sanctuary all night as
AGAPE* and Joe Davis perform for us, lead us in a
message, and worship with us.
Friday, January 18th – Takeover Night!
What is a TAKEOVER night? It’s for all 7th-9
th graders to
come to SOC and takeover the church. We hang out and
do, well, whatever we feel like doing. We’ve done church-
wide Hide and Seek/Sardines, watched scary movies,
played Vinball (a game that I created that is likely the best,
most fun game in the universe), and played other games
that people know and love. This is a great time to invite
non-church friends to come and check out SOC.
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Confirmation Rehearsal & Service Dates 9th graders – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Rehearsal: Friday, May 17
th from 6-8pm for Par-
ents and Students. Pictures for students and small group leaders will be during the rehearsal (parents, bring checkbooks to order pictures that night). Service: Saturday, May 18
th at 10am (students
arrive at 9:15am). The services usually lasts about 1.5 hours.
We hired someone new!
As you may or may not know, we recently
restructured the youth ministry at Servant of
Christ. I will now be the Director of Next Gen
Ministries, which covers Jr. High, Sr. High and
College. We’ve hired an Associate Director of
Next Gen Ministries to help oversee those
ministries, with a special focus on Sr. High. Our
new hire is Anne Schaefer!
Many of you will be familiar with Anne Schaefer
since she and her family worshiped and
volunteered at SOC for so many years. Anne
helped to lead VBS, was a faith guide for
Sunday School, Confirmation, and Sr. High;
she developed our EQUIP Parent Night
program; she was a leader on a few mission
trips…I have to say, we couldn’t be more
thrilled that Anne is joining our staff here at
Servant of Christ.
Anne will start in January, and we’ll announce
the exciting news a couple of different
Sundays. Please take the opportunity to meet
her, and help her to learn your name. Our new
restructuring will help Anne and I to work
closely together to make our youth ministry the
best that it’s ever been.
No Sr. High January 2nd
God is up to something in the Sr. High ministry…
God is working in the lives of High Schoolers at Servant
of Christ. Students are showing up, sharing, learning,
and growing. They are making new relationships, and
experiencing new things in their faith.
Please keep the Sr. High ministry in your prayers as we
are adding Anne Schaefer to our team. Pray that God
will work with Anne and me (Calvin) as we continue to
work with the Sr. Highers. Pray that God’s will is done in
the ministry. And pray for our young people as they
seek God inside and outside of our church walls.
Join us on Wednesday Nights!
Senior Highers meet on Wednesday nights for
worship, a short message, and discussion groups.
There is also plenty of time to hang out and talk or
play games because we’re not robots. In our Sr. High
group we split up randomly for small groups each
week to talk about the Bible verse and the message.
Come and try it out!
Average night:
5:30-6pm – Pizza in the Fellowship Hall
(1st Wednesday of the month we order food & eat
downstairs)
6:00-6:15 – Worship with Marc in the Sanctuary
6:15-6:30 – Youth Room for games
6:30-6:40 – Message
6:40-7:25 – Discussion Groups
7:25-7:30 – Announcements and wrap up
7:30-8 – Stay and hang out if you want!
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music ministry
Congregation Survey Topline of Results:
The SOC congregation is highly satisfied (77%) and, compared to benchmarks of other churches
who’ve administered this same survey, has a very high satisfaction level. The overall energy in our
church is high compared to benchmarks and we have a high level of morale relative to typical
churches across the U.S.
There’s an opportunity, relative to benchmarks, to increase the value of church activities beyond
worship. In addition, there’s an opportunity to appeal to people’s gifts, with about one-third of survey
takers indicating they have something to give but they are not sure how to give it.
The most important areas of focus for our congregation, based on the survey feedback, are to build
on our strengths and continue to:
Reach new people and invite them into our faith community
Reach out to and work to heal those broken by life’s circumstances
Create strong and vibrant worship service experiences
All efforts are done in service of our higher goal of making disciples of Jesus. And, we remain
committed to our values of Prayer, Biblical Literacy, Spiritual Friendships, Weekly Worship, Giving,
and Serving.
Who Am I?
Happy New Year from the Contemporary Band! We hope you and your loved ones have a most blessed year
filled with lots of love and encouragement from the people who surround you.
God makes it quite clear how dear we are to Him in the scriptures. He calls us chosen, beloved, friend, called,
accepted, saint, forgiven, loved, holy, blameless… the list goes on and on! How incredible that we are so
highly regarded by the King of Kings.
During the month of January, the band will be sharing the song by Hillsong called “Who Am I” for our prelude.
Here are the words to this song of hope and encouragement:
Our prayer is that you will grow in your faith during this year. May you remember just how big His love is for
you and how cherished you are.
Peace, Cathy Yseth
Who am I that the highest King
Would welcome me?
I was lost but He brought me in
Oh His love for me
Oh His love for me
Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I’m a child of God
Yes I am
Free at last, He has ransomed me
His grace runs deep
While I was a slave to sin
Jesus died for me
Yes He died for me
Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I’m a child of God
Yes I am
In my Father’s house
There’s a place for me
I’m a child of God
Yes I am
I am chosen
Not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are for me
Not against me
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Ongoing Events
Sundays: Worship Services 9:00 am Traditional 10:45 am Contemporary 9 & 10:45 am Sunday School 3yr-6th Childcare available for infants through 3 year olds Mondays: 9:15 & 12:45 Preschool 6:00 pm Contemporary rehearsal 6:30 pm Celebration Choir Practice/Fellowship Hall Tuesdays: 9:15 & 12:45 Preschool 11:00 am Staff Meeting Noon Bulletin Deadline 7:00 pm Lifetree Café *7:00 pm Al-Anon *7:00 pm AA Meeting Wednesdays: 6:00 am Women’s Bible Study- Mill Pond Gables 9:15 & 12:45 Preschool 5:30 pm Confirmation—pizza 6:00 pm Sr. High meets Thursdays: 9:15 & 12:45 Preschool Fridays: 9:15 am Preschool Saturdays: 8:00 am Resolute Men’s Bible Study *Not a church function
calendar of events
Upcoming January & February Events
Jan 1, Tuesday New Years Day—Office Closed
No Preschool
Jan 2, Wednesday No Confirmation/Sr. High
No Preschool
6:00 pm Faith Guide Christmas party
Jan 3, Thursday Annual Reports Due by noon
6:30 pm Contemporary Bank Rehearsal
Jan 7, Monday 11:30 am Young at Heart
8:00 pm Litany Band
Jan 8, Tuesday 1:15 pm Brookdale-Champlin
Jan 10, Thursday 9:00 am Quilting
6:30 pm Red Hatters Meeting
Jan 13, Sunday 10:30 am Praying Together Team
Jan 18, Friday 10:30 am Jr High Take Over Night
Jan 19, Saturday 8:00 am Men’s Bible Study
Jan 20, Sunday 3:00 pm Game Day
Jan 21, Monday No Preschool
No Contemporary Band
No Choir Rehearsal
Jan 24, Thursday 9:00 am Quilting
Jan 25, Friday Sr. High Event
Jan 26, Saturday 9:00 am 5 Keys to Better Relationships
Workshop
Jan 27, Sunday Family First Sunday
12:00 pm Annual Meeting
5:00 pm Servant Supper
Feb 1, Friday 5th & 6th Grade Night
Feb 3, Sunday Installation of New Council
12:00 pm Baptism Class
You can download an SOC monthly calendar from our church website
(www.servantofchrist.com)
Thank you Ed Meddock
After a number of years as our choir
and worship accompanist at the early
service, Ed has decided to pass the
torch. Ed has done a fantastic job and
added so much to our worship life at
Servant of Christ. Ed has not only
accompanied the choir and played in
worship he’s also been a part of the
Lent band and “The Locals” and also
accompanied children’s choirs on oc-
casion. When you see him around
please make sure and thank him for
his incredible contribution to SOC.
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PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION Begins!
Servant Schoolhouse Preschool will be taking registrations for the 2019-2020 school year beginning January 14
th for SOC members and existing families
then on January 22nd
for the general public.
At Servant Schoolhouse, we offer a balanced curricu-lum allowing for the growth of young children according to their individual needs and stages of development in five major areas: spiritual, emotional, social, cognitive and physical. We provide a daily routine that integrates a balance of structure and free play, group work and individual learning. The development of a child’s posi-tive self-worth is enhanced through enriching interactive experiences with peers and adults as he or she ex-plores a variety of play situations. Hands-on learning is an integral aspect of the curriculum. Large and small group dynamics are incorporated daily, and activities are designed to encourage imagination. Self-elected activi-ties are promoted so that young children can learn to be independent and competent through making their own choices. Fundamental to the program is the truth that God made the world; Jesus is God’s son; and all people are chil-dren of God.
For more information or to schedule a tour of our classroom contact the preschool at 763-427-7765
You may also visit our website:
www.servantofchrist.com
and visit us on Facebook at
Servant Schoolhouse Preschool.
We look forward to be-
ing a part of your
child’s
outreach & fellowship
Annual Congregational Meeting — January 27, 2019
The Servant of Christ Annual Meeting will be held
in the Sanctuary on Sunday, January 27 following
the 10:45 worship service.
We will be voting on new Church Council for 2019,
approving a budget and talking about where we’ve
been in 2018 and where we’re heading in 2019.
Your attendance is also needed since we will be
voting on the possibility of a capital campaign.
We’ve been blessed over the years to have some
really good annual meetings. The results of these
meetings enable God’s work through the church to
continue to be both efficient and effective. So
please mark your calendar to be part of this really
important “once a year meeting.”
(The meeting will take up to, but no longer than
one hour out of your Sunday.) If you are a *voting
member, please plan to attend this very important
meeting for our Church, Servant of Christ. We
need to have 10% to have a quorum to approve
the Meeting’s agenda, budget and ballot votes.
*Voting Members are: anyone Baptized &
Confirmed by receiving the Sacrament of Baptism
in this congregation or in the name of the Triune
God, have been received by transfer from other
Lutheran congregations or received by affirmation
of faith into this congregation; and have been
Confirmed – by affirming their Baptism in this
congregation or from other Lutheran churches, or
adult baptism and have been received into this
congregation. (2006 SOC Church Constitution;
Chapter 8 Membership C8.01-C8.02.)
2018 Annual Report Article Submissions
Deadline is Jan. 3, 2019
Church Staff, Church Council (President, Treasurer, and Stewardship/ Christian Living), Committee Chairs and SOC Ministry leaders: Please have your articles for the Annual Report completed no later than noon on Thursday, January 3rd. Please e-mail your articles to [email protected].
If you have any questions call Barb Ames at 427-5070
Recognition & Installation of Council Members
Church Council members from 2018 will be thanked
and recognized on Sunday, January 27 at both
services. New and continuing Council members will
be installed at both services on Sunday, February 3.
Thank you 2018 Church Council and Committee
Chairs for your service and dedication to the mission
and ministry of Servant of Christ.
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Office Closed—New Years Day
Annual Congregation Meeting—
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Remember to invite a friend to Servant of Christ!
NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE
P A I D TWINCITIES, MN
PERMIT NO. 15753
Church contacts
Servant of Christ Lutheran Church 740 East Hayden Lake Road, Champlin, MN 55316 Phone: 763-427-5070 Fax: 763-427-4379 Website: www.servantofchrist.com Pastor Eric Walbolt: [email protected] Pastor Melissa Maltman: [email protected] Anne Larsen, Children’s Ministry Director: [email protected] Calvin Konop, Junior High/Confirmation Ministry Director: [email protected] Susan Huemann, Choir Music Ministry Director: [email protected] Cathy Yseth, Contemporary Music Ministry Director: [email protected] Pat Gallagher, Nursery Care Ministry Director Church office Tammy Lund: [email protected] Barb Ames: [email protected] Servant Schoolhouse Preschool 763-427-7765 Diane Poling, Director: [email protected]
740 East Hayden Lake Road
Champlin, MN 55316
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