Community Life

Bulletin: Fifth Sunday in Lent … Sunday, March 17, 2024

Cross & Cradle Newsletter, February 25, 2024

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Celebrations of Life

Steven Hunt… Wednesday, March 20: 10 AM Visitation, 11 AM Service. Luncheon will follow.

Herb Gustafson… Celebration of Life on Friday, March 22, 12:30 PM.

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Holy Week Schedule

Maundy Thursday: Worship service will be held on Thursday, March 28, 7 PM, at Christ the Servant.

Good Friday: Joint Worship Service with Lakeview Lutheran on Friday, March 29…

12 Noon at CSLC

7 PM at Lakeview Lutheran, 1194 County Road C East, Maplewood, MN

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Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, March 25

The next Blood Drive at Christ the Servant is scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2024 from 11 AM to 5 PM! Click here to schedule an appointment!

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Lenten Midweek Worship Services & Soup Suppers, March 20

Our traditional Lenten Soup Suppers continue on Wednesdays with dinner served at 6 PM, followed by a service at 7 PM. We welcome soup, sandwiches, and desserts. The signup sheet in in the Welcome Area or contact the church office to volunteer. Welcome!

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Palm Sunday Breakfast, March 24

The Youth will be preparing and serving a breakfast of eggs, pancakes and sausage on Palm Sunday, March 24, following worship. A free-will offering will be collected to help fund the next mission trip! Welcome!

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Lord’s Pantry Sunday

The first Sunday of every month is Lord’s Pantry Day! (But you may donate any day of the month!) Donations will be delivered to Vadnais Heights Food Shelf. Non-perishable foods and $$ are welcomed. Thank you for helping our neighbors.

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Tuesdays: Bread Distribution to Community & Coffee Time

We welcome members of our community to partake in our bread distribution at the church on Tuesday mornings, beginning at 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Tuesday Mornings… You are welcome to stop in to have a cup of coffee with conversations beginning at 7 AM. All are welcome!

We also deliver bread on Monday mornings to a location in Vadnais Heights. And we package bread on Sunday mornings for both congregations to pick up for themselves and for friends and neighbors.

Thank you to all the volunteers who help with our Bread distribution ministry.

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Annual Rummage Sale — April 26 & 27

The Annual Rummage Sale is scheduled for Friday, April 26 from 4 to 7 PM & Saturday, April 27 from 9 AM to 3 PM. As you clear out the old, remember that your junk could be someone else’s treasure!

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Piecemakers “Tie In” on Saturday, March 16, 9 AM a success!

“Come Tie with Us” was a success!

We will be tying quilts again on _________,

Please come and tie quilts for Lutheran World Relief! Lunch provided!

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Vadnais Heights Senior Hi-Lites News

Vadnais Hi-Lites Seniors meet at Christ the Servant. Join the Senior Hi-Lites group to mingle with friends, bring a friend, and meet new acquaintances! The group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 12 noon for lunch, table games and conversation. (Bring your own lunch!)

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YogaDevotion Chair Classes @ CSLC:

The next YogaDevotion Chair Class at Christ the Servant begins in May. The 8-week class is $88 or drop-in classes are $15 each.

Getting up and down off the floor can be difficult for many reasons. This Yogadevotion class incorporates poses that increase range of motion, improve balance and bring attention to the breath, all using a chair as a yoga prop.

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Lutheran Disaster Response

Lutheran Disaster Response shares God’s hope, healing and renewal with people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world. When the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need. Learn more.

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Volunteers Needed

·  Like to volunteer or do you want more information about a ministry? Please leave your name at the Welcome Desk or the church office (651-429-6595).

· Mike W has volunteered to be our 2024 Pumpkin Patch Coordinator. If interested in helping Mike, please leave your name at the Welcome Desk or the church office (651-429-6595).

Pumpkin Patch October 2024

The 2023 Pumpkin Patch at Christ the Servant closed with SNOW! And now we are planning for 2024. Help is needed. Mike W has volunteered to organize. Please contact him or call the church office to volunteer to help Mike with the 2024 Pumpkin Patch at CSLC!

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“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:1