Christus Victor Lutheran Church

Come to the Oasis – a time apart for adults Monday, March 19, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

If you work with children or youth — your own or others — you find it hard to make time for yourself, and if food you don’t need to prepare yourself, some music, some prayer, some learning, some growing in faith and a whole lot of fun & fellowship sound good to you, please join us! Email pastor.marykaye@christusvictor.org or sign up on the signup sheet at the welcome desk. This evening will only be open to adults, but we would be happy to help figure out what to do with any children whose care would keep you from joining us.

Save the date! Fun, friends, food, service, learning, Jesus – oh, and getting away together! We’ll meet at 4:30 p.m. at Christus Victor on Friday to carpool to Gustavus Adolphus College, and return to the church on Saturday around 6:00 p.m. Thirty dollars each, but please call Pr. Mary Kaye if the cost is an issue, because WE WANT YOU ALL THERE.

Bring your Bible and join us for a rousing journey into God’s Word and the life of faith. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible, just a willingness to read, ask questions, and learn. Just show up at 10:00am on Thursday mornings, we’ll provide the coffee!
Current Focus: the Gospel of Luke

All 5th graders and any older youth who have not received First Communion preparation, are invited, with their parents, to attend a series of Sunday morning learning experiences to better understand and prepare to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

Holy Communion Preparation begins on Sunday, March 4, at 9:45 a.m. We will meet each Sunday morning: March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1. First Communion will be received during the Maundy Thursday worship, April 5, at 7:00 p.m.

Information will be coming out to the 5th grade families. If you have an older child who would like to participate in Holy Communion Preparation, please contact Pastor Kent at (952) 454-6927 or pastor.kent@christusvictor.org.

Mark your calendars!

WEDNESDAYS IN LENT
March 7, 14, 21, 28

6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. — Pizza supper (we will have “adult pizzas” too)

6:00 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.– Confirmation and JIFY

7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — WORSHIP FOR EVERYONE!

HOLY WEEK
Maundy Thursday, April 5
7:00 p.m. Worship, 1st Communion for 5th graders, music/drama by JIFY)

Good Friday, April 6
7:00 p.m. Worship (“Tenebrae” Service of Darkness and Light)

Holy Saturday, April 7
9:00 a.m. Decorate Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall for our Easter Celebration

EASTER SUNDAY
7:00 a.m. — Sunrise Worship
8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. — Easter Breakfast
8:30 a.m. — Celebration Worship
9:45 a.m. — Children’s Easter Story and Easter Egg Hunt
11:00 a.m. — Celebration Worship

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and
you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me
in. Matthew 25: 35.

What are you “giving up” for Lent?

We will once again participate in the Minnesota FoodShare campaign, a statewide food drive. Ash Wednesday, February 22, is the start of the Lenten season this year and the entire month of March is during the Lenten season. Please remember the hungry as part of your Lenten prayer and sacrifice.

Your help is needed now more than ever due to increased needs. Monetary and food donations will be given to the Rosemount Resource Center for distribution in our local community. Envelopes for monetary donations are at the welcome desk and food donation drop off points are in the entries.

While all donations are greatly appreciated, monetary donations are
matched by corporate sponsors and allow the purchase of food and goods from food banks, where the money goes farther.

Watch for a display in the hallway to track our progress!

The following items are suggested donations for the food shelves:
Cash donations
Gift cards to purchase fresh nutritious food
Cereal (hot and cold)
Powdered milk
Pancake mix and syrup
Peanut butter and jelly
Tuna and Tuna Helper
Canned meat
Pasta and sauce
Rice and beans
Whole grain snack crackers
Granola/cereal bars
Canned fruit
Coffee/Tea
Dried rice (16 oz. packages)
Dried beans (16 oz. packages)
Cooking oil
Laundry detergent
Dish soap
Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels)
Personal care products (tooth paste, bar soap, shampoo)
Disposable diapers (all sizes)

Join us for a weekend of building friendships with other brothers in Christ, growing in our faith, playing broomball (or cheering the team on!), worship, good food, and great conversations! Watch for the sign-up sheet and registration forms at the information desk.

WHERE: At WAPO
WHEN: Feb. 17-19!
COST: $110 (+$25 if you play broomball!)