Memory Verse – Luke 23:43 – “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
1. Word of Forgiveness. Who in your life do you need to offer forgiveness? Luke 23:34; Isaiah 53:12
2. Word of Salvation. Do you know someone who needs to know Jesus? Luke 23:43
3. Word of Relationship. Are you caring for your family/others? John 19:26-27
4. Word of Abandonment. Our salvation cost Jesus everything. Matthew 27:46
5. Word of Humanity. Who do you turn to? John 19:28
6. Word of Victory. Death has been defeated. Jesus paid the price for our sins. John 19:30
7. Word of Surrender. Jesus died willingly for us. Have you surrendered yourself to Jesus? Luke 23:46 May you be especially blessed this Holy Week.We invite you to join us in person each Wednesday at 11:30 AM.
Prayer: “Heavenly Father, as we continue this Lenten journey, we come before You with humble hearts. Help us to return to You with sincerity, to seek You more deeply, and to live lives that reflect Your grace. May this season of Lent draw us closer to You and prepare us for the joy of Easter. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Pastor Grant & Deb are on vacation this week. Pastor Ron Elliott will be hosting next week’s 4/23Minnewashta Chapel Service. We truly appreciate the prayers for safe travels as well as Pastor Ron’s message next week in Pastor Grant’s absence.
NEW MEETING DAY – Tuesdays – MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
– Noon – Lunch provided.
WEDNESDAY – MIDWEEK@ MINNEWASHTA CHAPEL SERVICE – Especially keeping seniors of the community in mind, we invite you to join us each Wednesday at 11:30 AM for this special time with hymns, prayers/praises, and Pastor Grant’s message. Fellowship lunch follows at 12:15 & movie at 12:45. Communion is served the first Wednesday of each month. Fellowship lunch is provided following our Midweek@ Minnewashta Chapel Service. Freewill offering is encouraged. THANKS TO RON ELLIOTT FOR FILLING IN ON 4/23 WHILE PASTOR GRANT & DEBRA ARE ON VACATION.
Each Wednesday – Prayer Gathering 10:45-11:15 in Pastor’s Office.
MEAL & MOVIE – April 23: “Eyewitness Bible Series Easter”:
Who is God? By Lydia
Intro to the Bible By Ezra
Intro to the Old Testament By Moses
Intro to the New Testament By Paul
Treasure By Young David
April Mission of the Month – Meals on Wheels – South Shore/Excelsior
Operating out of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, the South Shore chapter of Meals-on-Wheels, was reestablished in 2010 to provide fresh, nutritious noontime meals, delivered directly to the homes of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Excelsior and Western Minnetonka area. In addition to regularly providing healthy foods, caring volunteers provide the social connection that helps meal recipients remain living independently in their own homes.
BENEVOLENCE FUND – The benevolence fund is used to aid families with unexpected or high medical expenses, victims of natural disasters. The unemployed, the under employed and in other similar circumstances.
MINNEWASHTA OFFERINGS – The Offering Boxes are mounted on the wall outside of the church office and the envelopes are located on the table beneath the two boxes. Alternatively, you can mail your offerings and tithes to the church: 26710 West 62nd St., Shorewood, MN 55331, Attn: Financial Secretary.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of 4 preventive health screenings for cardiovascular disease & stroke, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Minnewashta Church on Friday, April 25, 2025. These 4 vital screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. We have 3 vouchers for free screening. Please let Debra know if you are interested in receiving one.
Get your special Community Circle pricing! Three ways to register and receive the special discount:
Call toll-free: 1-800-679-5191 / Online: LLSA.SOCIAL/HC / Text: the word circle to 216-279-1607
Pastor invites everyone to join us as we continue series about “Angels” at Sunday morning bible study, We will dig deep and learn what the Bible teaches about Seraphim angels. Meet in the Library at 9:45 AM. NOTE:DUE TO ADDDITIONAL EASTER SERVICES, NO BIBLE STUDY ON 4/20.