The Week of March 2

The weeks of Lent have seemed very full, with the midweek services, meetings, and most recently, the funeral for Jim Anderson. This week also will provide opportunities to gather together as a community of faith. The Luther League will be providing the Wednesday evening meal at 6 p.m., followed by the worship service. The women of the church will have a Unit Meeting on Thursday at 1:30 p.m., with a program provided by Wendy W. On Friday at 1:30 p.m., a World Day of Prayer servie will be held at a neighboring congregation, Palmyra Covenant Church.

Next Sunday, we will have Swedlanda Family Sunday School during the educational hour, beginning at 9:15 a.m. If we are going to begin on time, we will have to remember to set our clocks ahead one hour; Daylight Savings Time begins on March 9. That is also the day of our Minnesota Valley Conference Assembly.

I’ve included a few of the weekly announcements below. If you wish to read today’s sermon, you will find a link on the right.

Have a blessed week,

Pastor Stewart

Notices:

Opportunities for personal enrichment

MN Valley Conference Assembly, March 9 at First Lutheran, St. Peter. John Ylvisaker will be there; he is a prolific song writer and enjoys both sharing his music and teaching. Swedlanda is encouraged to send 6 delegates, 3 men & 3 women. Others are also invited to attend as guests. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and the meeting at 2:00 p.m. At 3:30 p.m. John will provide a workshop for musicians, worship leaders, worship committees, etc.

The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers willing to receive Emergency Disaster Training. This training allows volunteers to get into a Disaster Zone and help people after a disaster has hit the area. The two day training is being offered at 8 a.m. March 27-28 (Thurs. & Fri.) at South West Initiative Foundation Building, 15 3^rd Ave NW, Hutchinson. Contact Kim Sheets at 507-326-5017 to register.

Stewardship of the Good News. An event for all. Peace Lutheran in Winthrop: April 8, 2008

2008 ELCA Global Mission Formation Event, May 2-3 Golden Valley Lutheran, Golden Valley. Registration $35 for a wide variety of workshops. Check the bulletin board.

Green Lake Lutheran Ministries-youth, family and special camps plus retreats. Check out the 2008 brochure and the bulletin board.

The Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra, along with the Woodbury Singers of Renville County, directed by Gerrit W. Lamain, will present a concert on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 4:00 PM at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, 220 South Tenth Street, Bird Island. All of the offering will be given to the Renville County Food Shelf and supplemental funds will be provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Renville County Chapter.

A Palm Sunday Community Event will be held at the Hector Youth Center on March 16th at 7 p.m. The event will include interpretive dance, a youth band, and a drama. All are welcome.

At a meeting held Oct. 7, the congregation voted to approve a recommendation from the council that covered several maintenance/repair projects: Replacement of the parsonage deck ($6-7,000); Church siding to be completed by 2009 ($23-25,000); Belfry floor maintenance; and a plan to replace shingles within 10 years. Your contributions toward these property items are much appreciated. Thank you. Total in the fund: $12,964.72.