salem english lutheran church may 2019 he is not here—he...
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Salem English Lutheran Church May 2019
He Is Not Here—He Is Risen! I can hear some of you—responding in unison—”He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!” It is simply one of the best parts of Easter.
Well, it is the end of April and we are, as a community, fresh off a fantastic Holy Week and Easter weekend together. With Easter so late this year though, there is seemingly not a whole lot of time to bask in the glow before we need to
wind up...in order to wind down the program year and launch into summer. Already this week I have had meetings
about Day Camp and Servant Trips...it is one busy time that
comes right on top of another.
But I was reminded at our council meeting last night, thanks to
great devotions brought to us by one of your terrific lay
leaders, that the season of Easter is a “thing” for a reason. Yes, Easter is not just one day—it is an entire season that will take us
to the day of Pentecost. Easter is a season because we do need a chance to bask in the glow of the resurrection—no matter
how busy we are. In fact, it is essential that we spend some time here...at the entrance to the empty tomb, to hear these
words again and again—”He is Not Here.” We must linger, even in the hustle of a busy spring, to really celebrate resurrection,
new life, and the promise of life with God that overcomes even
death.
Why? Well, this is where I propose that a six week season isn’t
even long enough. “He is Not Here” - we need to hear it over and over again because life happens, death permeates our
living, heartbreak occurs, and disappointment continues to seep into our lives. We need to be reminded of God’s victory
over the grave and really soak it up...so that daily living does
not overwhelm us and death does not win.
We need this Easter season because resurrection is not just
one of the things we celebrate as Christians. The empty tomb
is not just a one-Sunday morning event that we sing about
Important Dates!
April 28: Join us THIS Sunday at 9:15 am for an Earth Day Celebration led by the SH Green Team.
May 12: Affirmation of Baptism, for four of our youth, at our 10:30 am worship service.
May 19: Joint SpringHouse Worship lead by our Youth with help from our Children!
May 19: South Dakota Servant Trip Fundraising Lunch at 11:45 am following our Joint Worship.
May 26: Memorial Day Weekend is when we will switch to ONE worship service at 9 am.
May 29: Theology on Tap at Taco Lago. Join us at 6:30 pm for good food and conversation!
each spring. We need this Easter season because, as Will
Willimon puts it...
"While there are so many ways to
"explain" the resurrection. The point is,
we can't explain the resurrection.
The resurrection explains us!"
We need to take a minute and stand here, at the entrance to
the tomb, and really hear the words…”He is not here. He has
been raised”. Because it is in these words that we find our being...we find who we are. In these words we find what it
means to be beloved children of God, inheritors of eternal
life...not abandoned to navigate death, sorrow, and
disappointment alone—but accompanied by
“the God who shakes heaven and earth,
who death could not contain.” (Janet Morley)
We are not alone. Death does not win—even when it feels so
overwhelmingly powerful in our lives. This is who we are—we are Easter People—defined by resurrection.—created and made
new in an empty tomb.
He is not here. He is Risen! - He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!
Easter Blessings Easter People!
Pastor Rhonda
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Salem News
Theology on Tap (Taco Theology)
Join us on Wednesday May 29 for our first
Theology on tap after Easter. Since it was so good last time—let’s do Taco Lago at 6:30
pm. Hope to see you there!
Adult Faith Formation
May 5 and 12: Human
Geography of Palestine
We hear a lot of things in the news about the situation in
Israel and Palestine. What’s the Biblical history that connects the dots, how does it relate
to the Bible and modern history?
June 2 & 9: Is My Muslim Neighbor’s God the Same as My God?
Guest speakers TBA.
Don’t fret about missing adult faith formation due to our new
9 am start time. At the beginning of June—we will adjust our worship to make sure we can take part in this important
conversation!
Seasons of Giving in May
As we look ahead toward summer, we will take the month of
May to talk about our summer ministry opportunities. Day Camp, Summer Camp, and our Servant Trip to South Dakota
will take center stage and you will hear how you can help support these amazing opportunities!
Summer Worship
This summer we will
once again change our worship schedule from
two services to one. Beginning Memorial
Day Weekend (May 26) we will start to worship
only at 9:00 am!
This was an experiment last summer and the response was overwhelmingly positive. And so...we are looking forward to
coming together this summer, sharing our music styles, sharing
our worship traditions, and most importantly, seeing everyone in the same room at the same time.
Watch for some very special worship and service opportunities
throughout the summer as well. During worship we will be assembling bee hotels, bagging dog food for MARS, writing
encouraging notes to our neighbors, participating in letter writing for justice, and more.
It’s bound to be a great summer for worship at Salem! Come
join us where all are welcome.
Sign Up for Day Camp
We want your kids, your
grandkids, your neighbors kids, even your neighbors
grandkids! That’s right! Let’s gather them all for this
summer’s amazing South Minneapolis Day Camp—”Come to the Table”! But that’s not
all...We need you too! If you have time during the week,
whether it’s the entire week, or just a few hours on one day, you are welcome to be part of this fantastic event.
South Minneapolis day camp is a progressive ecumenical
summer day camp experience. Our theme this year, "Come to the Table” will allow us to explore food justice, creation care,
radical welcome, communion, and being part of a global community as we play, pray, do art, sing and learn together!
Dates: June 17-21, from 9 am-4 pm each day
Ages: Entering K - Entering 8th grade (separate tracks for elementary and middle schoolers)
Where: Bethel Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave S,
Minneapolis
To sign up: Registration will be available in the sanctuary and via the eblast and website beginning the first week of May.
Watch for a link to come through email and hard copies to show up in worship!
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More News Affirmation of Baptism
Join Salem as we celebrate with four of
our Youth in the Affirmation of Baptism service (confirmation) at the
10:30 am service on May 12.
That morning, Jasper Hanke, Clark Hlavinka, Ava Melton-Meaux, and Cassie Sievwright will stand
up in front of this community of faith to say “yes” to their
baptism. It will be a special day for
all of us. We will mark it being special with cake and a reception in
the gathering space during the
SpringHouse coffee hour following the 10:30 am service.
Flowers this year were given by: LeVina Giinther
In memory of John Giinther
Linda Hanson In memory of loved ones
Christy Henzler In memory of Paul & Martha Henzler and Bert & Helen Watts
Rhonda & Bob Hlavinka In memory of Rhonda’s parents, Doug & Jackie Buckman
Roger & Barb Livdahl In memory of our parents
Alex and Chris Nordeen In honor of those still seeking
Mary Patterson In memory of loved ones
Michelle Ruppert In memory of Eric Weiss, Barb Breault, and Denny Darnold
Orpha Rustebakke In memory of Nels Rustebakke
Kathy Sievwright
Sarah & Jake Sinderbrand In memory of Edward & Mary Ann Suedback
Reva Swanson In memory of Robert Swanson
Diann Uzelac In memory of Mark & Elaine Uzelac
Paul Wharton In honor of Ann Holton
ZOOM House Baby Shower
ZOOM House has a resident who will
be giving birth to a baby boy in May who really has nothing she needs to
welcome him home. Pastor Rhonda jumped at the chance to contact
ZOOM and tell them we would do our very best to gather items for this resident and her new baby boy through the
beginning of May. While she is in need of everything baby -
some specific items include:
New—Bottles, Pacifiers, Diapers, Baby Wipes
New or Gently Used: Blankets, Swaddling Blankets, Onesies,
Socks, Booties, Bassinet, Bed, Car Seat, Play Pen, & Clothes If you are able/willing to donate any of these items, bring
them to worship or drop them off during the week in the
office through the first week of May.
*If you would like to donate one of the larger items, let Pastor
Rhonda know and she will contact ZOOM to make sure they have not received one yet and make arrangements for the
donation.
Sanctuary Switch
It’s that time again! On Monday, June 3 in the morning, we’ll be moving from Garden Sanctuary to South Sanctuary for the summer months. Many hands make light work—please plan to come and help if you are able.
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SpringHouse News
New in the SpringHouse Library:
Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver Barb Livdahl from the Library committee writes: Are you
interested in climate change and worried about the future of the earth? I am, so when a friend suggested I read the novel
Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver, one of my favorite
authors, I picked it up.
Almost immediately I was involved in restless Dellarobia
Turnbow’s experiences. Running away from her humdrum life,
she trudges up the mountain in her backyard toward a rendezvous with a boyfriend. Nearing the top, she is stunned
when the mountain explodes in pulsating, brilliant light, an intense fiery glow like a “lake of fire.” For the first time in
history, millions of monarch butterflies have come to overwinter on this mountain in Appalachia. Their usual
overwintering place in Mexico is experiencing catastrophic flooding and mudslides. A scientist comes to study this unusual
phenomenon; journalists come to write about it; tourists come to see it; do-gooders come to save the butterflies. The miracle
draws explanations from Dellarobia’s family, her church, and
the community. Its impacts are physical, intellectual, psychological, spiritual, and social.
I recommend you read Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver.
You will not only learn about climate change, but as you identify with Dellarobia Turnbow, her family and community,
you will experience its broad impacts.
Share-the-Care
Salem members Shannon
Fast and Erica Larson worked hard with other
SpringHouse members to spruce up our building on a
Saturday in April. Thanks for your dedication!
The Gift Card Fundraiser is back!
This easy fundraiser supports the SpringHouse mission fund.
Order gift cards for a number of retailers and use them for thank you gifts, special occasions, personal shopping, and more.
Place your order at ShopWithScrip.com, by entering our code (BF16DF4B443L6) , and creating an account. There you can see
the card options available and submit your order. Pay the church, and we will deliver your card(s) to you at church. If you’d
rather avoid the computer, talk to Becki Whitaker about how to
place an order. Orders will be collected by May 5 to deliver by May 19. If you have questions, contact Becki Whitaker at
[email protected] or 651-686-6571. Thanks for helping to support SpringHouse missions!
From the Finance Committee
Changes to the SpringHouse Ministry Center Covenant adopted
by all 3 congregations earlier this year brought some changes to how we process check requests, coffee hour cash receipts, etc...
The Covenant defines the membership of the Finance Committee (2 representatives from each congregation),
requires a Treasurer elected by the SHMC Board (currently Diann Uzelac/Salem) and creates a new staff position called
Financial Secretary (Laurie Zaepfel).
Check request forms can be found in the SHMC Treasurer's mailbox (center column at the very bottom...in a manila folder).
Please complete a form and attach the documentation
(invoice/receipt) for payment to a vendor or for something you need to be reimbursed for from SHMC funds. Please submit
your request as soon as possible so that we can process payment to you promptly. Put the completed request in Laurie
Zaepfel's mailbox (right hand column, 3rd down from the top). Laurie processes requests for payments, prints checks, records
data for our financial reports, routes checks to the designated check signers and distributes/mails out payments.
Deposits to our account at Trustone generally happen once a
week and includes receipts from groups/individuals renting space in the building, checks from each congregation for shared
SHMC Operating Expenses and miscellaneous cash receipts like those from the coffee hour donation basket. Envelopes can be
found in the serving kitchen (drawer below the microwave) for
coffee hour money. Once sealed, the envelope should be placed in Laurie Zaepfel's mailbox. If you have any specific
questions, please contact Diann at [email protected] or Laurie at [email protected] or 612-872-4650.
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Reaching Out ...
Simpson Shelter Meal
Our next opportunity to serve the evening meal at Simpson
Shelter will be Wednesday, May 8. We gather at Simpson United Methodist Church, 28th St. and First Ave., to prepare and
serve the meal at 7 pm. Please sign up on the info table or with Mary ([email protected])
Support Families in Sanctuary
As a Sanctuary-Supporting/ Immigrant
Welcoming Church, we are working with other faith communities in South
Minneapolis who are providing sanctuary at this time. One very pressing need is help with the cost of
food. Specifically, we can support families by donating Cub Food gift cards. You are invited to buy Cub Food cards and
place them in the offering plates on Sunday. They will then be
delivered to churches hosting sanctuary families. Thank you for your support in this ever important ministry!
SpringHouse Joint Servant Trip
Last Call to join us this summer in South Dakota! Our first real
servant team meeting will be Sunday April 28 at 12 pm. If you have thought about joining us—this is the last chance to get on
board. Talk to Pastor Rebecca or Pastor Rhonda to get your name on the list!
Want to Support the Trip?
Mark your calendars for TWO
amazing opportunities to learn and
give. The South Dakota Servant Team will be hosting two meals where you can experience
food, fun, and even some learning in May and June. Watch for details to come and join us for lunch!
Sunday May 19 following our Joint SpringHouse Worship
Sunday June 9 (Pentecost Sunday) at 11:45 am
Caritas Vocal Ensemble Concerts
Caritas Vocal Ensemble is a non-profit vocal ensemble which
performs acapella choral music from all genres to raise money and awareness for people in need. Laurie Zaepfel from the
Salem office sings in this group! Please join us for a concert this spring. More information at caritasvocalensemble.org.
Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 3:00 pm St. John’s Lutheran Church 4842 Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55419 Beneficiary: Trust Parish Nursing
Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 3:00 pm Salem Lutheran Church (the OTHER one!) 4150 Dupont Ave North Minneapolis, MN 55412 Beneficiary: VSA Minnesota
Meet Your Muslim Neighbors!
Ramadan is the month of the Islamic lunar
calendar during which Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset; in 2019
it falls between the dates of May 5 – June 4. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the “five
pillars” of Islam, and is performed to learn compassion, self-restraint, and generosity.
Taking Heart Open Houses is a long-running program
coordinated by the Minnesota Council of Churches (MCC) and the Muslim American Society of Minnesota (MAS-MN) to
bring Christians and members of other faith communities
together with Muslims for food and conversation during Ramadan. Minnesota mosques and Islamic community centers
welcome their non-Muslim neighbors for a traditional Iftar, inviting a time of encounter and learning. In 2018 Taking Heart
saw more than 1100 non-Muslims attend Open House Iftar dinners.
Registration is now open so you can sign up for one or more
events at: http://bit.ly/TakingHeartRegister. Bring a friend and learn more about your Muslim neighbors! These events are
free and open to the public. Questions? Please contact the Rev. Cynthia Bronson Sweigert at [email protected]
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Sunday School and Children’s Ministry Godly Play News!
Godly Play stories for May will be “The
Synagogue and the Upper Room” on May 5, and “The Mystery of Pentecost “
for May 12.
Children's Ministry Team
The Children’s Ministry Team has finished meeting for this pro-
gram year. Co-chairs for next year will be Maria Thieling from Salem and Nancy Curry from First Christian. In the meantime,
questions about Sunday School may be directed to April Con-lee ([email protected]) or Pastor Rhonda
Peeps Dioramas! Many wonderful dioramas were part of the Palm Sunday event this year. Here are a few examples! .
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Calendar Week of April 28 Sun 4/28 8:30 am Traditional Worship
4/28 9:15 am Intergenerational Earth Day Event
4/28 10:30 am Jazz Worship
Tue 4/30 8:15 am Lectionary Bible Study at Walker Home Week of May 5 Sun 5/5 8:30 am Traditional Worship
5/5 9:15 am Sunday School and Youth
5/5 9:30 am Adult Ed
5/5 10:30 am Jazz Worship
5/5 12:00 pm Children’s Ministry Team
Tue 5/7 8:15 am Lectionary Bible Study at Walker Home
Wed 5/8 5:15 pm Simpson Shelter Meal Week of May 12
Sun 5/12 8:30 am Traditional Worship
5/12 9:15 am Sunday School and Youth
5/12 9:30 am Adult Ed
5/12 10:30 am Jazz Worship with Confirmation
5/12 11:30 am Confirmation Reception
Tue 5/14 8:15 am Lectionary Bible Study at Walker Home
Wed 5/15 6:30 pm Salem Council
May Birthdays
Wish these Salem members and friends a happy birthday! If
you’re new to Salem and would like your birthday listed, please contact Laurie in the office.
Melissa Anderson — 5/1
LaVina Giinther — 5/6
Emily Chesley — 5/12
Scott Rusten — 5/12
Frank Buzzell — 5/17
Chris Nordeen — 5/19
Ava Melton-Meaux — 5/20
Rae Buzzell — 5/23
Sunday Morning Youth Group
Youth group meets every Sunday
9:30-10:20am in the Micah room, All high school and middle school youth
welcome
Week of May 19 Sun 5/19 9:15 am Sunday School and Youth
5/19 10:30 am Youth-led SpringHouse Worship
5/19 11:45 am Servant Trip Lunch Fundraiser
Mon 5/20 6:45 pm Building & Grounds
Tue 5/21 8:15 am Lectionary Bible Study at Walker Home
Wed 5/22 6:30 pm Salem Council Week of May 26 Sun 5/26 9:00 am Summer Worship
Tue 5/28 8:15 am Lectionary Bible Study at Walker Home
Wed 5/29 6:30 pm Theology on Tap at Lago Taco
Youth-led Worship Service—Update!
A change in plans! Instead of leading three separate worship services, our Youth will be leading our joint SpringHouse
worship service on May 19, celebrating the end of the Sunday School year. There’s a lot of prep for this opportunity where
the youth are able to share a glimpse of themselves and glimpses of God in front of all of SpringHouse! Families,
please do your best in attending Youth Group on Sunday mornings to prepare for this important event.
Earth Day Celebration
Join the Green Team on Sunday April 28 at
9:15 am in the Gathering Space for an inter-generational opportunity to celebrate Earth
Day. There will be activities for everyone, in-
cluding making an earth wish tree, signing postcards to sena-
tors on the Green New Deal, planting vegetables, filming mini-videos about climate justice, checking the size of your carbon
footprint, creating snack art, and more. This event will be a
special opportunity to have fun while thinking about and act-ing to care for God’s creation, See you there!
Christ tended to attract
an assorted crowd
Salem English Lutheran Church is a Reconciling in Christ
(R.I.C.) Congregation We are a Spirit-led, welcoming, and bold
Christian community rooted in the neighborhood, striving to live faithfully in God’s world.
612-872-4650
Pastor: Rhonda Hlavinka [email protected] Office: Laurie Zaepfel [email protected] Jazz Music: Tom Pieper [email protected] Traditional Music Kent Goodroad [email protected] Building Coordinator Deb Murphy [email protected] Building Manager: Rick Bowman [email protected]
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