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Light of the World Outlet |
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The first LOTW House Meeting was held on Wednesday evening. It was a great opportunity for people to share what they love about this church. Some of what was heard:
- We are a close-knit community who care about one another.
- I love the music.
- I hear sermons with a message that applies to my life.
- There is life in my church and quiet for my soul.
- Imperfection is OK.
- Kids love to come to church.
- We are an accepting, welcoming, non-judgmental community.
- Our pot luck breakfasts are a great way to connect.
- We are here to worship AND serve.
Additional house meetings are scheduled through the month of May (see schedule below), including gatherings right after worship this Sunday, May 5, where sign-up ahead of time is not required.
Hearing your thoughts, not only about what you love about LOTW, but also your concerns, hopes and dreams is the first step in calling a new Pastor. All opinions matter and are important to the future of this church.
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The First Step in Calling a New Pastor
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House Meetings are the first step in calling a new Pastor. Why? These meetings are held to gather community input on "who we are" as a LOTW community. We will hear what is important to people as a church: Where do people's passions lie? Where would you like to see our energy be focused as a community? This information will help to formulate a Ministry Site Profile document which will be sent to the Synod for use in the initial screening of candidates for LOTW's call of a new pastor.
At the House Meeting, you'll be invited to share:
- Why you came to Light of the World
- What keeps you here
- Your fears, hopes and dreams for the future
Plan to attend so we can hear your voice. Kid-friendly meetings are marked with an asterisk*. Please RSVP to Jann Hillenbrand (NOT the meeting host) at terinjann@frontiernet.net. (No RSVP is needed for meetings held at church.)
Meeting dates are:
- Fri. May 3: 7:00 pm -- Jeanne Schwartz, Rosemount
- Sun. May 5: 11:05 am -- Phil and Gaye Lynn Sarff*, at church
- Sun. May 5: 11:05 am -- Don Steger*, at church -- For Kids and Youth
- Thur. May 9: 7:00 pm -- Brian and Gina Stangl*, Farmington
- Sat. May 11: 4:00 pm -- Christopher and Stephanie Visker*, Farmington
- Tues. May 14: 7:00 pm-- Phil and Gaye Lynn Sarff, Apple Valley
- Wed. May 15: 7:00 pm-- Don and Wendy Steger*, Eagan
- Sun. May 19: 2:00 pm -- Jann Hillenbrand and Teri Solinger*, Apple Valley
- Mon. May 20: 7:00 pm -- Jann Hillenbrand and Teri Solinger*, Apple Valley
- Sat. May 25: 1:00 pm -- Jeanne Schwartz, Rosemount
If you have questions, please feel free to contact President, Don Steger at don_steger@yahoo.com or any member of the council.
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Get Your LOTW T-Shirt
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Now available for ordering: your very own LOTW T-shirt. Whether you've outgrown yours, never had one or want another, you can order one now. Cost, which is an optional donation, is $9. (Of that amount, $7+ is what we pay for each shirt. XXL are $8+.) Any additional monies that are collected will support our Summer Youth Musical. Questions? Contact Gina Stangl at ginastangl@gmail.com or Lana Hedlund at lana@lotwl.com.
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The Acts of the Holy Spirit
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The last few weeks in worship we have heard stories from the book of Acts where the Holy Spirit is getting loose on ordinary and unlikely people. During the four Sundays of May we will hear more stories from the book of Acts. These stories will focus on the early church as it struggles to decide how it will organize, what it will keep from Judaism, and how to witness to those outside the Jewish faith.
~~ Pastor Hollie
May 5
Acts 4:32-5:11
Ananias and Sapphira
May 12
Acts 8:26-40
Phillip and the Ethiopian
May 19
Acts 2:1-11
Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit
May 26
Acts 14:8-20
Paul and Barnabas in Lystra
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Summer Musical: Register by May 5
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Please mark the week of June 24 - 30 on your calendars for the week of the Summer Musical.
Kids gather for a week of singing, learning and just plain fun...ending with a musical presentation that's a part of Sunday worship at 10:00 am on June 30th.
Click here to download the registration form. You may also pick up a form at the sign-up table on Sundays. Forms are due by this Sunday, May 5. Forms may be returned to the office, dropped off on Sunday or mailed to Gina Stangl.
Schedule for June 24-30
- Monday-Thursday: 9 to noon at Rosemount Elementary
- Saturday: 9 to 11, Dress Rehearsal at Meadowview Elementary
- Sunday: Worship with Musical Presentation, Meadowview
Please contact Gina Stangl at 651-463-3247 or gina.stangl@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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Week of May 5
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Worship
House Meetings at North Trail
Tuesday: 8:30 am Bible Study at the World Headquarters in Apple Valley Thursday: 7:00 pm House Meeting at the Stangl home in Farmington Saturday: 4:00 pm House Meeting at the Visker home in Farmington Sunday: 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Community Time
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Before-Worship
Pot Luck Breakfast
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Come to church at 9:00 am on Sunday, May 19 for a community pot luck breakfast.
Bring your favorite morning goodie: egg bake, potato casserole or coffee cake. Sign-up sheet by the coffee table. Enjoy conversation, too.
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Worship moves to Meadowview for June, July and August
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Light of the World Worship moves to Meadowview Elementary School for the summer. If it's a Sunday in June, July or August, come to Meadowview Elementary, 6100 195th Street in Farmington.
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| Congregation Committee News | |
January 23 Meeting Minutes - Approved
February 27 Meeting Minutes - Approved
March 3_Annual Meeting Minutes - Approved
The LOTW Council met for an all-day retreat on Saturday, April 13. At the Retreat, the focus was on what the next steps should be in the process of calling a new pastor. It was decided that getting input from the congregation to understand "who we are" is a very important first step.
Next meeting: May 22
at 7 pm.
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Do you have something for The Outlet? Contact Lana at lana@lotwl.com. Deadline for submissions is noon on Wednesday. Want to read a past issue of The Outlet?
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Light of the World Lutheran Church
Interim Pastor: Hollie Holt-Woehl l Email: hollie@lotwl.com
Intern Pastor: Emmy Kegler l Email: emmy@lotwl.com
World Headquarters Office: 7570 W. 147th St., Suite 311, Apple Valley MN 55124
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 am - Noon ~~~ Office Phone: 952-431-7011
Worship Location: Sunday, 10:00 am at North Trail Elementary School,
5580 170th Street in Farmington
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The Power of Community to follow Jesus, Act in the World and Pass on the Faith. |
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