May 2024

Cyber Security at LOTI

Please be aware that LOTI staff-member names have recently been used to create scam requests and/or phishing email messages. Please contact the church office if you receive any unusual/unexpected request or message.

LOTI Pollinator Gardens

New Landscaping on the 21st Street Lawn

Have you wondered what that layer of mulch is on the south side of the church? Perhaps you noticed small plantings as well. We are proud to have added a pollinator garden to the church grounds. A pollinator garden is designed with the intent of growing specific nectar and pollen-producing plants, in a way that attracts insects known as pollinators.

Our new Pollinator Gardens were supported by a grant organized in part by Angela Erdrich and Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl. 367 plants were put into the ground on April 23rd by Pastor Arden, Brad Anderson, Mark Duff, and Dale Thomas. Dara and Angela came to help, as well. Many thanks for all their work!

Delta Airlines Chairman's Club Gala & TEAM USA A350

Children's Ministry May 2024

Summer Camp for Children, Youth & Families

Luther Park, Danbury WI

Cabin Camp: Grades 1-6

Weeks of June 23 or July 21

Campers spend a half or full week in cabins (with electricity, bathrooms and showers). They will play games, do arts and crafts, swim/boat in the lake, worship and sing by the campfire, build relationships, hear stories, and develop their faith. Full week campers will participate in a banquet and variety show on Thursday.

Treehouse Camp: Grades 7-12

Weeks of June 23 or July 21

Youth spend a week in rustic tree houses, cook over an open fire and work together to grow in relationship with God, God’s creation and each other. A bathhouse with running water, flushable toilets and showers is available. Campers stay up late and experience more of God’s creation at night and sleep in the mornings.

Horse Camp: Grades 4-12

June 23-28 

All the great things of camp, plus horses! Campers will stay at Luther Park and be shuttled daily to Frontier Stables in Frederick, WI to learn the basics of horse care and riding. After a day of riding, campers will get to participate in the evening camp activities. All campers will be assessed on their first day of camp to better tailor the class to all participants. 

Grand Camp: Grandparents & Grandchildren

July 14-17

All the fun things of camp but with your grandparent/grandchild. What’s included? All meals will be provided by our fabulous cooks, games and activities will be led by our skilled staff, free use of the waterfront area and recreation areas, staff-led worships, campfires and Bible activities, and so much more!  

Camp Getaway for Families 

5 weekends (Friday-Sunday) to choose from…

Session 1: June 28-30  

Session 2: July 19-21

Session 3: July 26-28   

Session 4: August 2-4

Session 5: August 16-18

All meals and snacks prepared for you (5 meals for a 2 night stay).

Access to game/sport's equipment and spaces like Volleyball Courts, Basketball Court, Gaga Ball Pit and Game Room (pool table, foosball, ping pong and indoor 4 square)

Use of the Waterfront (swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, pontooning and fishing). Free use of the Arts & Crafts space and all the fun craft supplies inside.

Prepared crafts, Bible devotions, family games/activities and other family spiritual practices (upon interest) Staff led worships, campfires, and other activities (upon interest)

You can find more details on lodging choices and fees at lutherpark.com

For registration and details go to www.lutherpark.com. Partial scholarships from LOTI pancake breakfast proceeds are available. Contact the church office for more information.

This program explores works by some of the world’s most famous composers, including Haydn, Puccini, Strauss, and Chopin. The twist is that none of the pieces included on the program (except one) are typical of any other work that particular composer ever created. Three of these great masters wrote many other monumental works outside of the chamber music realm, and one of them invented the most iconic of all chamber music forms. Join us as we explore what happens when creative geniuses go on an unexpected journey and compose outside of the box! 

Isles Ensemble Concert

Composing Outside the Box

Sunday, May 5th

2:00 PM

Sanctuary

Natsuki Kumagai & Emily Switzer, violin; Leslie Shank & Kenneth Freed, violin and viola; Sifei Cheng, viola; Tom Rosenberg & Laura Sewell, cello

2024 Shelter Meals

Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church provides a meal for 40 on the second Saturday of the month. Our monthly meals are provided by donation. The shelter orders & serves the meal. Thank you to Liz and Mike Brown for the April meal.

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

Robert & Kristi Brownson

Susanne Haas & Ross Formell

Jim Olson

Laura Nortwen & Kathy Greenbank

Remi & Debby Pizarro

Richard & Kristie Eklund

Mary Sabatke, in memory of Bruce Sabatke

TBD*

*If you would like to host the December meal, please contact Diane LaMere.

oscs-mn.org. Cost is $250. You may contribute online at myvanco.com or mail a check to the church.

Women's Bible Study

Thursday, May 2nd

7:00 PM

Christy Room

We gather on the first Thursday of the month and will continue with our reading… Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman, by Beth Moore. Join us!

Debra Gilroy,  LOTI Groups

Join us

Saturday, May 4th

9:30 AM

Christy Room

for a time of camaraderie

There is no membership requirement or time commitment.

Just come to enjoy the fellowship, for a few minutes, or a couple of hours!

(No knitting skills required)

Ascension Sunday

Sunday, May 5th

9:30 AM

Sanctuary

According to the Book of the Acts of Apostles, Jesus walked upon the earth another 40 days after his resurrection from the dead, and before he ascended into heaven. For that reason, Ascension Day always falls on a Thursday, which means few churches can celebrate the day in worship. This year, Ascension Day is Thursday, May 9th.. Many churches today, however, either mark the Sunday service either before or after the day as Ascension Sunday. At Lake of the Isles, we will celebrate Ascension Sunday on May 5th.

One of the most striking symbols of the Ascension Day reading is the extinguishing of the Paschal Candle which has been positioned near the altar throughout the season of Easter. The candle is the symbol of Jesus’ resurrection light and his ongoing presence in the world for 40 days. As Jesus “ascends” and is “seen no more” the flame of the candle is snuffed out. The Paschal Candle is only lit again for baptisms and funerals.

Norwegian National Day

Sunday, May 5th

9:30 AM

Sanctuary

The Norwegian Constitution Day of May 17th is not a church holiday, but it is always a grand occasion for celebrating Norwegian music. This year’s service will include selections performed by the Lake String Quartet of Edvard Grieg. The church choir and guests will perform an anthem for string quartet, piano and chorus by the relatively young Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo, called The Ground. It is a wonderful and moving piece using all our resources, calling our grounding to be in “the world” that God has made and where he has chosen to show his favor.  The service will conclude with a unique piece called Song of the Earth by Frode Fjellheim that was used in Walt Disney’s movie Frozen.

Growlers & Theology

Thursday, May 9th

7:00 PM

Parsonage/Zoom

Pentecost & New Member Sunday

Sunday, May19th

9:30 AM

Sanctuary

Wear Red

According to the Book of the Apostles, on the 50th day of Easter known in the ancient Greek world as Pentecost, God sent his Holy Spirit upon the disciples. They had gathered in prayer and thanksgiving wondering when God would send them a clear vision for the church. On that Pentecost God sent the spirit upon the disciples, and the spirit appeared upon their heads like tongues of fire. This is the day we celebrate as the birth of the Christian Church and its mission to proclaim the good news to the whole world.

This day will end our Sunday School Program Year and we will also receive new members on this day. Please contact Diane LaMere to register to be received as a LOTI member on Pentecost Sunday.

Women's Book Club

Friday, May 31st

5:00 PM

Home of Deb Gilroy

This month's selection is West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

Join us! Bring a snack to share if you like…

Senior Salute

Sunday, June 2nd

9:30 AM

Sanctuary

Join us on this special Sunday as we celebrate our graduating seniors.

Member Directory

Our updated member directory will be available soon. An interactive digital PDF will be sent via email. Members may use this version on a computer, tablet or phone. If a hard copy is preferable, rsvp to Michelle McCreery. We will print for pick up from the office.

All are welcome to come and join our Wednesday morning Bible study!

Pastor Haug leads the morning Bible study group in the Christy Room.

Join the LOTI Choir & Director of Music, Dr Kristina Rizzotto, in preparation of anthems of the season. The Choir prepares music for the 9:30 AM Sunday services (call time: 8:45 AM). Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. We invite you and your family to become involved in this enriching ministry of service. Curious members may join us for a Wednesday rehearsal. No need for an angelic voice or advanced knowledge of music. There are really only three criteria necessary for joining:

1) Willingness to commit to scheduled rehearsals & services.

2) Ability to match pitch.

3) Ability to carry a tune. 

The 2023-24 Choir Program Year ends June 2nd.

Join us for weekly pick up choir during the summer months– we will rehearse at 8:45 AM on Sundays in the Sanctuary prior to worship.