The Second Sunday of Easter
April 27th, 2025
Prayers of God’s People.
Lord, in your mercy . . . Hear our prayer. This coming week we lift up Kathy & Jack Weinberg; Michele Simon & Robert Preuss; Martha Gisselquist; Judith Olson; Marce Wood. May God bring you joy.
We are a Reconciling in Christ congregation.
You are invited to participate in the life of the church regardless of your sexual orientation, gender expression, political leanings, religious affiliation, immigration status, or attitude toward lutefisk. We are a community of faith made up of imperfect people seeking the mystery of God’s love together; a church where beginners are welcome, forgiveness is proclaimed, inclusion in promised, and hope comes alive.
Our April Mission of the Month will support our Lutheran partners at Reconciling Works in educating and assisting congregations welcoming LGBTQIA+ Christians who’ve been excluded or harmed by their churches. In today’s religious and political climate, welcoming those whom others exclude is a lifesaving endeavor. Click on the “Give” link above to donate.
We are Partners in Ministry!
If you have a crisis or simply need someone to talk to, I invite you to call me. If you have a talent that you’d like to share, wish to learn more about the Christian faith, or know of someone who could use a home visit, please reach out. My cell # is 218-370-9491. My email address is lutchurch@boreal.org -Pastor Tom
We Welcome West End Graduates: Grace Bloomberg, Rylan Brown, Silas Ekstrom, Knut Remmen, and Finn Taylor. Congratulations graduates and parents!
We’re not afraid to Read Banned Books! Pastor Tom will lead a book group this summer exploring three books often challenged and banned in school libraries. We’ll read and discuss “The Diary of Anne Frank,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and “Of Mice and Men.” Details to follow . . .
Do you know of a family with children who wish to attend a Christian camp this summer? The Billie Peterson Campership Fund is funding camperships for Camps Vermilion & Hiawatha, Menogyn, Cathedral of the Pines, Wilderness Canoe Base, and Coldwater. All interested families are encouraged to contact Pastor Tom at 370-9491.
Start Off the Day With a Morning Meditation. Pastor Tom emails a short meditation each day of the week. If you’d like to receive these quick little essays about living the gospel in the midst of our daily routines, simply have Pastor Tom add you to our email list. All are invited to receive these meditations.