As Christians, we worship a triune God: God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. While it may be easier to grasp the idea of a relationship when we speak about the Father and the Son, the Holy Spirit throws a different dimension into the mix. Yet, from the witness of Scripture, we know that the Holy Spirit is critical to the life of the believer and the church. This series is designed to help us understand the power of the Spirit in our lives and allow it to lead us.

The congregation is invited to buy “shares of stock” for this Youth Ministry fundraiser. Shares are $20. People can buy as many as they want or give a cash donation in the amount they choose. Find us in the Gathering Space between worship services on April 21, 24 and 28. Donations can be made in person, online, or by mail to 1655 18th Ave E, Alexandria, MN 56308, please include Take Stock in the memo line.

*This trip is currently full, but you can sign up to be on the waiting list.*

Help God’s creation by planting a tree! This event is hosted by the Care for Creation Team and will take place in the First Lutheran parking lot. Trees will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of 2 trees per household. Tree care, mulch, and planting instructions will be available. Please bring a large box, container, or a few 5-gallon buckets to transport your mulch. Trees will thrive best if planted as soon as possible with mulch around the base. Please call Scott with any questions at 218.849.0876.

There will be a meeting for the Caring Companions on Tuesday, April 30th, at 2:00pm in Room 2A. If you are not currently a Caring Companion but would like to become one, I encourage you to join us! A Caring Companion is a person who visits someone who may be homebound or unable to come to worship or church activities in person. This visit may be face to face or via telephone whichever works best for you and the person you are visiting. Please call the Parish Nurse, Ann Challes, at 320.762.2196 or via email if you have any questions. If you know of someone who would benefit from having a Caring Companion visit them, please let us know, we would love to hear from you!

PRAYERS



HEALTH CONCERNS:

Renata Grant, Ann Hanson, Marlys Dehnke, Mary Norlien, Junnell Widmark, Paul Thompson, Carol Radil, Ethan Henneberg, Nathaniel Mulder, Michelle Rhen, Tom Koudela, Claude' Martin, Randy Mickelson, Tiffani Murray, John Stanz, Tom Howard, Cindy Alm, Ernie Freund, Bing Navratil, Alice Quernermoen, Jim Brakken, Carol Best, Linda Zismer, and Carol Olson.

GRIEVING:

Rita Ellenberger on the death of her son, Mark.  

Tom Eidsvold & family on the death of Tom’s wife, Joan.

Samantha & Lucas Aabel, Vivian, & Margot on the death of Samantha’s grandmother, Kathryn Little.

Chris Charboneau & family on death of Chris' wife, Lyn.

Randy & Laura Mickelson on the death of Randy's brother, Larry.