Memory Verse – 2 Chronicles 5:13 “The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the Lord and sang: “He is good; His love endures forever.“
Message from Pastor Grant Hill – from April Newsletter: Harvey and Zak – Thank You
What an amazing and great church we have at Minnewashta! As I continue to learn more of Minnewashta’s past I am both joyful and a bit sad. Let me explain. I am joyful and excited to learn about all the wonderful people God has used at Minnewashta Church over the past 50 years to build this great church. So many great stories and pictures of love, fellowship, laughter and hard work given to build our church. The sad part is, I wish I could have shared in all these memories with you. You have done a great job “being” a church Jesus is proud of.
One of the strongest and most outstanding ministries at Minnewashta Church for the past sixty years has been our choir. I would like to show both and honor and gratitude to two wonderful men God used to give us an amazing choir these past years.
In the 1960s God raised up Louis Zakariasen to direct the choir. I have heard Louis was an excellent director and it was a great success. Then in the 1980s the mantle of leadership was passed on to Harvey Parker. Harvey too has done an outstanding job and the choir has been very successful. To think of all the hours these two men gave month in, and month out, for nearly sixty years as Choir Directors is amazing. It is an outstanding display of love, commitment and service to God and our church. Due to Harvey’s illness, he will no longer be able to provide leadership to the choir this Fall.
It is my hope and prayer that both Louis and Harvey know how grateful and thankful, we as a church family are for the time they gave Minnewashta Church as Choir Directors. You both did an outstanding job. Thank you very much!
As we look to the future, the Leadership Team hopes God will help us find a way to continue on for years in our future with a choir at Minnewashta.
Love you, Pastor Grant
“The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before Him” – Habakkuk 2:20
Each Sunday morning, the Prayer Team is asking that you quietly enter the Sanctuary and pray silently to open your heart to receive the Word.
Thank you to all who provided, prepared & served SOUP for the Lenten Season Thursday Soup Suppers. It was wonderful to return to that special tradition!
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Food Drive for Bountiful Baskets to address food insecurity in our community.
MISSION OF THE MONTH – April – FaithSearch International, founded in 1979, FaithSearch is a donor-supported ministry, an interdenominational, not-for-profit organization dedicated to presenting evidences for the Christian faith. We call this “extending the Gospel with evidence.” Our evidence-based presentations and resources include outreach and training events by our community outreach team, printed publications, multimedia titles, and discipleship programs. First Sunday, 2nd Offering goes to Minnewashta Benevolence Fund.
REMEMBER to bring home your Easter lily & thank you for helping to make the church so beautiful today. Thank you also to all who helped to get the Sanctuary ready for the Easter Service.
Thank you to everyone who helped to make Harvey’s birthday so special last Sunday.
Grant will be on vacation April 16 – 20. If you need assistance, please call the office or Carol’s cell 952-270-8060.
Please use the church calendar on the website to see the events for the week, month & beyond. If you have need to use any of the building, please contact the office so we can block off the space during the time you need it.
If you have an item for the announcements, please get it to the church office by NOON on Wednesday each week.