THANK YOU

Thank You   Karene Heupel, Maureen Carlson, Pat Jones, Bev Jarvis, and Deb Hjermstad for providing soup for our Lenten Soup Suppers! Karene Heupel, Janet Ohrt, Terri Bischoff, Bob Steuck, and Greg Jones for leading Wednesday services during Lent! Pastor Jenny, Cathy Holtmeier, Deb Hjermstad, Karene Heupel, Kelly Swanson, and Pat Jones for providing the beautiful table decorations at the Moravian Women‟s Tea Party! Janet Ohrt for purchasing items for the children‟s boxes! Wally & Marian Mortenson for your continued work with CROSS! Felicia Enns for accepting the new position of Worship Leader at CCC!   Dear Men‟s Group, Thank you so much for the generous gift card for N.W. Bookstore. They have the wooly cards I like plus I was dreaming of a new Bible, so here I go now. It looks like your ministry is a win-win so keep up the good job plus the fun.       Thank you again. Love, Liz R.”   “Guys, thank you so much for your „Valentine!‟ I appreciate all your support and encouragement and feel all the prayers. In faith I have ordered an accompaniment track - you are financing my „come back‟ performance!           Thank you! God bless, Gayle”   “Dear Pastor & Congregation, It was a pleasure to be part of your Sunday service. Your church offering will provide over 155 scriptures to people around the world. I pray that God will bless your ministry.         In His service, Jack Graves”

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Spring/Summer Children’s Clothing and Toy Sale St. Joseph the Worker‟s annual sale will take place Saturday, May 1st, 9:00 – 3:00 pm at 7180 Hemlock Lane in Maple Grove. Everything is 30% off after 1:00 pm. Children sizes range from infant through size 14.    Furniture, books, toys, bikes, movies, and music and more are arranged by category. This sale is open to EVERYONE. For more information on how to sell or donate your own items, contact Jennifer Brandt at 763-425-6505 or sjtwclothingandtoy- sale@embarqmail.com.   Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit April 29-30 at Grace Church Eden Prairie Respond to God's call to care for the fatherless as you join others from around the nation to learn about global orphan care, foster care, adoption issues, or starting an orphans or adoption ministry in your church. Speakers include John Piper, Mary Beth Chapman, Tom Davis, Al Mohler, and others, with music by Steven Curtis Chapman. See www.christian-alliance-for-orphans.org/summit/ for details, a list of breakout sessions, and registration information.   Spring 2010 Restoration Event Saturday, April 17th, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Uncas Dunes Brush Hauling Event, Big Lake Volunteers are needed to help restore Uncas Dunes Scientific and Natural Area to its pristine glory. This area is one of the most pristine and untouched native wildernesses in our state. Volunteers‟ efforts will help protect and preserve this important site for future generations. Volunteers will haul brush at the site and perform general maintenance in order to help prepare for a large seeding event in the near future. Register online at www.greatrivergreening.org under “Volunteer” or contact Mark Turbak, Volunteer Programs and Events Manager, at mturbak@greatrivergreening.org or 651-665-9500 ext. 11.