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WORSHIP AT CHRISTUS VICTOR
Sunday Worship & Education Worship at 8:30am & 11:00am
Fellowship at 9:30am Education at 9:45am
Wednesday Education & Recharge Worship
* JIFY (music & drama) at 6:00pm -
grades 2-5
* CONFIRMATION at
6:00pm - Middle School Youth, grades 6-8
ADULT EDUCATION at 6:30pm *
* RECHARGE WORSHIP at 7:30pm
* HS YOUTH GROUP at 8:00pm
High School Youth, grades 9-12 * SENIOR CHOIR at 8:00pm
Weekly practice sessions, all singers welcome
Summer Worship Schedule Starts Memorial Day Weekend!
One service at 9:30am begins on Sunday, May 28th!
Hello Christus Victor He is Risen! May you all experience the miracle of the risen savior in your lives once again! I hope you all had a meaningful Lent and Holy Week. If you are tied to the rhythms of the church, you know that we are close to the transition from fall-winter programing to summer programing. At this critical juncture, we are doing our best to thank everyone who has helped us out this last program year. Council did something new to say thanks. They held an ice cream appreciation Sunday to thank all the people that help around church during the year. When I visit other churches, they are shocked by the sheer number of lay volunteers we have at Christus Victor. You may or may not noticed it be we have tons and tons of people who are involved in lots of leadership and serving roles around the church. What many churches do with staff, we do with key volunteers! This has many benefits… The main benefit I see is this: when people volunteer, they get more out of their church experience and they have a sense of ownership and connection. This is your church! The way you volunteer impacts us and our community for the better. There is so much going on this summer I can hardly keep track. Here is an impartial list: (For the full list see the rest of the newsletter.) Faith Trek Cross+Gen April 30-May 14 and Cross+Gen Conference, Girls of all Ages Tea Party, Green Mill fundraiser, building feasibility planning teams, Synod Assembly, Peer Ministry conference, move to 9:30 worship service Memorial Weekend, Summer Stretch, WAPO, Seeds Camp, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Mission Trip, VBS, church garage sale, Peer Ministry training with St. John’s in Lakeville, etc.
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Voice of Victory
Christus Victor Lutheran Church 7510 Palomino Drive
Apple Valley, MN 55124 P: 952-454-6927
www.christusvictor.org
VOLUME 20 ISSUE 5 MAY 2017
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Someone asked me if things settle down after Holy Week. I said that actually, things get busier as we transition into summer. It is a busy summer, but it is all awesome stuff. And most of it is led by our awesome lay volunteers. I could probably write a newsletter article about each item in that list, but hopefully you will learn more about these things as the summer goes on. Oh yeah, one more thing. In case you haven’t heard, Lindsay and I are planning to adopt our second child sometime in the next year or so. In the midst of this busy summer, we could receive a sudden surprise addition to our family. If that happens, I want to thank you ahead of time for your grace and flexibility. And if you are up to it, keep an eye out for Pastor Kent as he supports me while I am on paternity leave. CVLC, thank you for all that you do. We couldn’t do church without you. Pastor Steve
50th Anniversary Planning Team Forming! It is our 50th Anniversary this year and we need an energetic, creative, committed team of people to help plan and organize our celebration(s). We had the first planning meeting on Sunday, April 30, at 12:15pm. If you’d like to participate in helping with our 50th Anniversary Celebration, please contact Stacey Klein at [email protected].
Items for the month of May are: Laundry soap and toilet paper
MILESTONES at CHRISTUS VICTOR
First Communion: Kayla Case, Dora Colin, Ian Hanson, Hailie Holman, Christian Klein, Meyer Kreutzmann, Katelynn Radke
Prayer for youth receiving Holy Communion:
May they experience joy in discovering your grace
revealed to them in bread and wine, and open their
eyes to your presence hidden everywhere! And, may
they remember to live forgiven and forgiving lives
each day; through Jesus Christ our Savior and
Lord. Amen.
First Impressions At Christus Victor The Welcoming Committee asked a few families to reflect back on their early experiences at CV. We asked them to focus on areas for potential improvement to help make new people feel more comfortable at our church. Everyone said they were blessed to be a part of our congregation and described us as “active and vibrant” and “the energy is amazing”! They felt it was clear that members had “strong ties and relationships” and people “really care about each other and the community”! We heard how important it is for members to introduce themselves and their friends to new people OR anyone they don’t know! They also said that a personal invitation to join a group or activity is invaluable to help someone assimilate into our CV Family. New people may not understand the group acronyms or functions, so by asking about their family’s interests you can help them find their niche. It was stated that “Greeters” can play an important role by connecting with visitors as they walk through our doors. We heard that our church is “friendly”, but it requires some effort to get to know people………so keep on greeting, introducing, and inviting!
*DATE CHANGE! MAY 13!!*
Cross+Gen Conference with Dr. Rich Melheim and Break-Out Sessions with Pastor Jen Rome, Pastor Steve, and Pastor Kent!!!
Saturday, May 13!! 8:00am-5pm at Mt. Calvary in Eagan!
Intro to Cross+Gen Ministries Every Week at Church Intro to FAITH5 Ministries Every Night In Every Home Designing Cross+Gen Life for the Post-Television World *Experience Cross+Gen Worship, Circle of Blessing, and FAITH5 with people from other generations and other churches! *Learn what other churches have tried and are experimenting with to bring the generations together to share and grow in the faith. *Come away with some ideas to share with your family and friends, and try out here at Christus Victor.
SIGN UP WITH THE PASTORS!!!!
Thursday Morning Adult Bible Study – 10:00am at the Apple Valley Villas in the basement meeting room. We are learning through the Gospel of Luke. Come
whenever you can. No experience necessary!! Bring your Bible, coffee provided!
Bible & Brew –
A gathering for men to share life’s highs and lows as we grow in faith and knowledge of God’s Word together.
Thursday, May 4, 2017 – 7:00pm at the Angry Inch Brewery in Lakeville! Bring a friend!
LILY of the VALLEY invites Christus Victor to a special
“Women’s Day Celebration” on Mother’s Day, May 14th at 5:00pm.
Theme: Women Kingdom Building for Christ Matthew 6:33. Pastor Wendy Steger from Shepherd of the
Valley will be the guest speaker.
Social Ministries would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to
the Minnesota Food Share Challenge in March. Because of your generosity, Christus Victor raised $5,094.71. This amount plus MN Food Share’s 5 to 1 financial matching will be used to feed our neighbors in need. Also a big shout out to our rock star pastors for motivating us all!
Facility Improvement Teams Forming After thoroughly studying the results of the Feasibility Study, the Church Council is beginning to form a number of Facility Improvement Teams to help us explore and take the next steps in developing a plan, scope, and resources needed for improving our facilities for the future of our ministry and mission. Those teams are:
• Facility Planning – focus on architects and contractors
• Facility Finance – focus on capital fundraisers and financial oversight
• Facility Communications – focus on communicating with the teams, council, and congregation
• Facility Prayer – focus on surrounding the whole process and all of the teams in prayer
These teams will bring their recommendations to the Church Council, and then the Church Council will bring those recommendations to the Congregation, at a Congregational Meeting yet to be determined. A lot of work has to be done before anything can be brought to the council and congregation for input, feedback, and support. If you are interested in serving on one of these teams, please contact Pastor Kent at [email protected] or (952) 454-6927. He will help connect you with the various teams being formed.
The Dwelling Place – Summer Schedule
The Dwelling Place is a gathering of women from Lily of the Valley, Casa de Oracion and Christus Victor to share fellowship and bible study. Over the summer months the schedule will be: Monday May 22 6:30pm light potluck dinner Monday June 26 6:30pm light potluck dinner Monday July 31 6:30pm light potluck dinner SKIP AUGUST In September, we will return to the 4th Saturday of each month – Saturday Sept 23.
CV Green Team reports great
inaugural event! The newly named CV Green Team (formerly the Environmental Committee) held their first event on Earth Day-- a 3-mile hike in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, which is right in our backyard underneath the Cedar Avenue Bridge. The team met at CV and had a wonderful sendoff breakfast with the Dwelling Place, who provided coffee, treats, and a send-off prayer. Eleven hikers, one hiker-in-training in a stroller, and a canine friend enjoyed the beautiful weather and God’s creation.
This is a completely incredible and creative new group of folks who are bringing their passion for the outdoors and caring for God’s creation to do something COMPLETELY NEW! You read that correctly – Lutherans doing something new! We already have a ton of great ideas on the table, from joining our fellow churches in investigating ways to mitigate rainwater runoff, hosting guest speakers, taking family friendly hikes and camp outings, to getting extreme in the wilderness. But there’s room for more! Do you want to brainstorm ways to make our community more sustainable? Are you interested in getting outside and doing something awesome? If so, please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday May 9th at 7:00 PM.
READY FOR SOME SOFTBALL?
The season has begun. This year the God Squad has become part of the South Suburban Church Softball League and plays at Aronson Park in Lakeville. Click here for the full schedule
God Squad schedule And follow them on Facebook – God Squad Softball @godsquadsoftball
Newborn Kits Join us in honoring mothers around the world! The Social Ministries Committee is once again partnering with Global Health Ministries to provide nearly 250 Newborn Kits
to mothers in developing countries. Global Health Ministries has shipped almost 250,000 kits to partners in Tanzania, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Liberia and other countries where infant and maternal mortality rates are still high. Healthcare workers who distribute these kits also use them to encourage women to seek prenatal care at a clinic. Between now and May 12th, collect Bars of white Ivory soap for Newborn Kits.
Assembly on Saturday, May 13th, 9:00 am
CROSS+GEN FAITH TREK... All ages are invited to join us April 30th May 7 and May 14 between services for some intergenerational ministry. The pastors and volunteers will be facilitating Faith 5, creative storytelling, faith projects, songs, prayer, blessings, and more! Stop by the Fellowship Hall on these three Sundays and see what all the buzz is about.
On May 15, and only on May 15, anyone who
eats at Green Mill in Eagan ONLY, and shows a CHRISTUS VICTOR LUTHERAN CHURCH GREEN MILL FOR GOOD VOUCHER at time of ordering, (dine in/take out OR DELIVERY), will have 20% of their bill donated to this summer’s Youth mission trip to Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The voucher cannot be handed out in or on the grounds of the Green Mill restaurant. You’ll find one on the back page of this newsletter or print one from here - THIS VOUCHER - or pick one up at CV. They will be available at CV through the day of the event – May 15th! The Green Mill Eagan is located at: 1940 Rahncliff Ct, Eagan, MN 55122 – Hours are 11:00am – Midnight.
PINE RIDGE MISSION TRIP SPONSORSHIP BOARD...
Check out the Youth Board for picture envelopes displaying people going on the trip this summer. This is your chance to sponsor people directly. Checks can be dropped off in the office. Please fill out the front and back of the sponsor card and place it in their picture envelope. More details on Youth Board.
Church Council Commitment to Faithful Leadership Serving on the Church Council is an honor and privilege, along with challenges and hard work on behalf of the ministries and members of this congregation. In order to grow in our understanding and skills of leadership and team work, we have been blessed with the excellent training and guidance of Alana Thureen. Over the past three years, she has lead us through a number of thought-provoking exercises to help us grow and improve, both as individuals and as a team, in our leadership and work together. We want to share with you what we are working on improving as your Church Council, and invite you to reflect on how you can put these agreements and practices to work in your ministry areas, committees, teams, and small groups.
CHRISTUS VICTOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2017 LEADERSHIP TEAM
OUR MISSION ~ What we do Serving Christ and Community with Faith, Love and Open Arms
OUR VISION ~ What we are becoming We are people working toward putting Christ first in our life
OUR VALUES ~ What we believe The Bible is the inspired Word of God
We are called to: Live with integrity according to biblical principles
Reach outside our four walls speaking Christ’s word of welcome to all people
Follow Jesus as both Savior and Lord
Practice biblical hospitality, meeting the real life needs of others
Grow in faith and encourage each other in living lives of faith
Use our God given gifts as participants in the ministry of the church
Carefully use personal and congregational resources entrusted to the church
Success is people doing ministry, teamwork and accountability, leaders who develop other leaders, and faithfulness to our
mission.
TEAM WORKING AGREEMENTS - As the CVLC Church Council Leadership Team…
Purpose: We are committed and passionate about our service, shared goals, and growing as disciples of Jesus Christ, leaders in God’s mission of serving Christ and community. We strive to tell the story so that future generations will know God’s love. Respect: We will behave and communicate in ways that grow trust with each other; by listening with an open mind to
allow flexible thinking and alternative views. We will be honest with each other, encourage/allow for respectful
disagreements, and encourage all to speak.
Self-Awareness: We will seek to have clear perceptions of ourselves, be mentally and emotionally present during
meetings and in our communities, and strive to understand how our attitudes and actions affect other people.
Personal accountability: We will come prepared, ask for what we need and do our best to follow through with our
commitments. We will hold ourselves and each other accountable through healthy dialogue.
Relationships: We value our relationships and believe that it is a gift to get to know each other and serve together. We
will hold each other up, ask for and extend forgiveness to each other, re-charge each other, show empathy, and teach and
help each other grow in our leadership roles. We will pray for and with each other and for the church. We will have fun
together as we act with integrity and maintain a positive reputation as leaders in our community.
Agreement on holding each other accountable to these working agreements:
We will humbly lead, aiming to live the CVLC mission and vision. We will use these agreements as we work together as
well as in our interactions with others. We will use our best judgement to address behaviors in a timely manner when
necessary and in a manner that aligns with our working agreements and with Christian love.
2017 CVLC Church Council Team Members
Sarah Thomson, president Dawn Glewwe Mike Radke
Shane Colin, vice president Stacey Klein Pastor Steve Biedermann
Barb Damlo, secretary Karl Dobberman Pastor Kent Claussen Gubrud
Stephen Nierengarten, treasurer Aaron Nyquist
Heidi Horgen, financial secretary Kristin Schulz
Got news to share? • Weekly bulletin announcement page: Items due on Wednesday (submit to [email protected]) • Monthly Newsletter: items due on the 3rd Thursday of each month (submit to [email protected])
For daily devotions – click on the Christus Victor website! When you click on www.christusvictor.org you will see the Daily Devotion – “God Pause.” Click on the link that will take you to the full devotion on the Luther Seminary website, where you will find a place to SUBSCRIBE to this devotion, which will then be emailed to you every day! You can join hundreds of people from CV and across the nation sharing in the same daily devotions and growing deeper in faith together!
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CHRISTUS VICTOR LUTHERAN CHURCH
7510 PALOMINO DRIVE APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124 952-454-6927
www.christusvictor.org
Christus Victor Staff
Ministers………………………………………. ALL MEMBERS OF CV Pastor…………………………………………. KENT CLAUSSEN GUBRUD [email protected] Associate Pastor……………………………… STEVE BIEDERMANN [email protected] Office Manager…………………………...….. DEANNA LUKE [email protected] Administrative Assistant…………………….. DEB GORCZYCKI [email protected] Director of Music & Traditional Worship ….. ANNE NYQUIST Contemporary Worship & Music Director … COURTNIE DEGRAND Children’s Music……………………………… NANCY ERLER Traditional Worship Accompanist………….. JULIE MCDONALD Contemporary Worship Accompanist……… JULIE MCDONALD Senior Choir Accompanist…………………… Nursery Attendant……………………………
JULIE MCDONALD EMILY YOUNGNER
CHRISTUS VICTOR COUNCIL MEMBERS
Pastor Steve Biedermann Barb Damlo Heidi Horgen Mike Radke
Pastor Kent Claussen Gubrud Karl Dobberman Stacey Klein Kristin Schulz
Shane Colin Dawn Glewwe Aaron Nyquist Sarah Thomson
