Palm Sunday
Wednesday March 28 – 7:00 p.m. –early celebration
Sunday April 1 - 8:00, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.- Join the joyful throng as Jesus is welcomed into Jerusalem.Palm Sunday message: “Shout Hosanna” – Pastor Karen Bruins
Communion will be celebrated at all of the worship services.Maundy Thursday Paschal Meal – April 5, 2007 – 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
See separate article about this special, intergenerational eventGood Friday – April 6, 2007
12:00 Noon – Service of Scripture & hymns. Message by Gail Hoffmann, Certified Lay Speaker
7:00 p.m. – “Face the Cross” – a service of Scripture, music and drama as we walk with Christ to Golgotha’s Cross. Message “Face the Cross” Pastor Karen Bruins
7:00 p.m. – Children’s Good Friday Service – there will be activities for children of all ages. See separate article.Easter Celebrations of the Resurrection – April 8, 2007
8:00 & 9:00 a.m. – Traditional Services – music by the Chancel Choir and organ and Moving Spirit Dance Ministry. Easter Message: “A New Day Dawns” – Pastor Karen Bruins
10:00 & 11:00 a.m. – Contemporary Services – music led by the NOW Team. Easter Message: “A New Day Dawns” – Pastor Karen Bruins.****Please note there will NOT be a Wednesday (4-4-07) evening service during Holy Week.
April and May Worship News:
Beginning the week after Easter we will be presenting a message series on the theme “GIVE…So All May Worship”. As United Methodists we pledge to give four things in our membership vows: Prayers, Presence, Gifts and Service.April 11/15 th – “Give….Your Prayers” – Message by Pastor Rick Ormsby
April 18/22 nd – “Give....Your Presence” – Message by Pastor Karen Bruins
April 25/29 th – “Give….Your Gifts” – Message by Pastor Norman Lidke
May 2nd Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. service and Sunday May 6th at 8:00 a.m. – Gerry Vuchetich, Visitation Pastor will be preaching
May 6th – 9:00 & 10:30 – Confirmation Sunday “Give…..Your Heart, Your Soul, Your Life!” We celebrate the lives of our 9th grade students as they publicly profess their faith in Jesus Christ!
May 9/May 13 th – “Give….Your Service” – Message by Pastor Karen Bruins
Appointment AnnouncementTo the Members and Friends of Rosemount UMC,
It is with great pleasure that the Staff Parish Relations Committee formally announces that it is the intention of Bishop Sally Dyck to appoint the Reverend Brooke Heerwald as the new Associate Pastor of Rosemount United Methodist Church effective July 2, 2007. The Staff Parish Relations Committee has met with Brooke and unanimously affirmed the Bishop’s intention.
Brooke is an energetic, intelligent, confident and compassionate person. The passion she shows for the Lord is strong and that power will move you as well. She has received glowing evaluations and recommendations from her supervisors and from the Board of Ordained Ministry of the Minnesota Annual Conference.
She is a graduate of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina where she majored in psychology. Brooke will graduate this spring from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois with a Master of Divinity degree.
Brooke will be commissioned for ministry this June at the Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Her next step will be a three year probationary period during which she will be under the care of the Board of Ordained Ministry and the District Superintendent. Upon completion of this three year probationary period she will be ordained as an Elder.
In addition to pastoral responsibilities such as, preaching, Baptisms, Communion, weddings, funerals, etc. Brooke’s responsibilities here at Rosemount UMC will include the Adult Life ministries; Adult small groups, Alpha, Disciple Bible study, etc. She is eager to work with the small group ministry of our church and sees it as a wonderful opportunity to help people grow in their faith in God.
There will be several small group opportunities planned for July and August so that you may meet Brooke and welcome her to our congregation. A special coffee fellowship time will be held in her honor on Sunday July 8, 2007.
The Staff Parish Relations Committee will continue to look at our church and its staffing needs. RUMC is a diverse and intergenerational congregation. We are committed to reflecting this diversity in the voices heard from the pulpit. Along with Pastor Karen Bruins and Pastor Brooke Heerwald, Pastor Rick Ormsby will continue to be part of the preaching rotation. We are also pleased that Josh Corbett, Director of Youth Ministries, will begin preaching on a quarterly basis. We are excited for Josh to have this opportunity to stretch and grow in his ministry.
The Staff Parish Relations Committee is very grateful to the congregation for the wonderful ways that you have been in ministry during this transition year of having only one full-time clergy. We are excited to welcome Pastor Brooke, and, we also celebrate the ministry of the laity. Thank you!
In Christ, Chuck Phillips, Chair, Kris Anderson, Kathy Dierkes, Dennis Lund,
Jack Parker, Roxane Sipe, Jerry Sood and Paul Lindemann
“Give - So All May Worship” Campaign is Off to a Strong Start
The various Capital Campaign teams have been working hard – and joyfully – to prepare for the upcoming Capital Campaign. Watch for invitations and announcements, for skits and videos, for a Prayer Concert, and for Celebration Sunday on May 20th, when we will bring our commitments forward!
Rosemount UMC is raising over $2 million to expand our worship capacity. We are full to bursting in the sanctuary, which means that visitors don’t feel that they have a place at Rosemount UMC. God is calling on us to make room – So All May Worship!
What can you do? If you haven’t yet volunteered, we would love to have you! Just call Patty Billings (952-432-9676) or Terry Voigt (651-322-1088).
What else? Pray. Pray for our church and its leadership. Pray for the Capital Campaign. And pray for God’s guidance on your upcoming commitment to the campaign… So All May Worship!
Key elements of the Capital Campaign:
We will modify the Family Life Center so it can be used as sacred worship space on Sunday mornings (sound system, lighting, acoustics, seating, and other touches to make it a lovely and inviting place to worship).
Because we will be having two worship services at 10:30 (Contemporary in the FLC and Traditional in the Sanctuary), we need to expand the parking lot. That’s $1 million of our $2.2 million goal.
Our boiler needs to be replaced (brrrrr!) and we need to renovate some very old bathrooms in the Education Wing.
As is our custom, we will tithe 10% of the campaign proceeds to a mission project: Nothing But Nets, which provides sleeping nets to protect African families from malaria-bearing mosquitoes.
Help Close the Apportionments Gap!In mid-April, Rosemount UMC will be taking a special offering for Apportionments – the funds which each United Methodist church pays, per member, to support outreach and missions worldwide.
This year, $42,000 of our $96,000 Apportionments obligation must come from special offerings.
Our Apportionments obligation is a bill that is paid to the Conference to support mission work and education in third world countries and impoverished areas here at home. Apportionment-supported work is the way Rosemount UMC joins with other churches to do what no single church can do alone to spread the word of Jesus Christ.
Rosemount UMC’s Apportionments bill amounts to $115 per member. Many of us can afford to make an offering for more than the number of members in our household. Others simply cannot. Please help Rosemount UMC meet its Apportionments responsibility through your strong support in April!
THE TRADITION CONTINUES -40th ANNUAL SALAD LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006 - 11:00AM TO 1:00 PMBring your secretary, administrative assistant, spouse, and friends to celebrate spring with some delicious salads, deviled eggs, muffins, and pie. Enjoy some conversation, share in the fellowship, and try out a new recipe.
To make all of this happen, we need many hands. There is no age limit and men are welcome too. Never helped at a salad luncheon before? No experience is necessary. We can use your energy and fresh ideas! Sign up starting April 1st in the notebook on the Adult Life table in the narthex.
Proceeds from the salad luncheon support Rosemount United Methodist Women. If you have any questions, please call Mary Moffitt (952-846-0157) or Janet Ewing (651-431-7751).
SPRING IS HERE and so is an ALL CHURCH SPRING CLEAN-UP! Saturday, April 28th from 8a-noon. We will be sprucing-up in and around God's house and need your help. We have jobs for volunteers of all ages; painting inside and out, general cleaning, landscaping and tree removal. Mark your calendars now and be watching for a sign-up poster in the narthex. (Hint: This is a great project for Confirmands and their mentors to participate in together!) Donuts, coffee and juice provided by the Trustees.
RUMC's NEW HOUSE. In January 2007, RUMC purchased a house located just north of our church's parking lot at 3170 Lower 147th St. W. The long-term plan for purchasing this property is for parking lot expansion. The short-term plan is to renovate the house and lease it but it needs a lot of work in order to get it ready. The Trustees' goal is to have this house leased by May 1st but MUCH HELP IS NEEDED! Workdays have been scheduled every Thursday at 6p and Saturdays at 8a throughout the month of March. We will be cleaning, painting and repairing drywall but no specific skills are needed. Just show up at the house and we'll put you to work. Questions? Contact Ron Long at 651-460-4253.
RUMC Trustees are busily renovating our recently purchased house in order to get it ready for leasing. (See related article about work day opportunities!) This house is located just north of the church's parking lot at 3170 Lower 147th St. W. This 4 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath, 2 car garage house will be available for lease beginning May 1, 2007. If you would like more information on leasing this property, please contact Tami in the church office at 651-423-2475 or at tluckhardt@rosemountumc.org
Do you want to make a difference at our church? Do you believe all should be included in God’s worship? The Inclusion Team is for you. This dynamic team of RUMC members is making a big difference. RUMC now has a railing, a fragrance free area, and a convenient, comfortable place for wheelchairs in the sanctuary. There are hearing devices, and notices to let visitors know that we have wheelchairs and other help aids available. Our congregation is much more aware of inclusion issues. These are just some of the accomplishments of the Inclusion Team. There is so much more to be done. To join our team or to make suggestions, please call Gail at 952-322-5796.
New Member Class
A new member class will be held on Saturday, April 21, from 8:30 - noon, for those interested in joining RUMC. We will cover what it means to be a United Methodist, as well as a building tour and an overview of the many different programs that are offered here. Brunch will be served. If you will need free child care, please contact the church office by Wednesday, April 18. If you are interested, or have questions, please contact the church office (651-423-2475), or Jim or Dawn Dibley (651-423-5392 or jdibley@rosemountumc.org).
On May 6, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM there will be offered a class called "Serving from the Heart", which is designed to discover your gifts and talents for ministry. Lori Maser will be teaching this session, which is designed for new members, as well as anyone else who is searching for a place to serve. Child care will be provided. Please RSVP to the church office, 651-423-2475, or jdibley@rosemountumc.org, and let us know how many adults and children will be attending.
Attention all Handy People – The Trustees are starting up a new group, that will be called the Service Group. The plan is to meet once per month, both for fellowship, and to do fix-it type tasks around the church and parsonage. Ron Long, a new member of RUMC, will be leading the group, assisted by Jim Dibley. If you would like to be on the email list to be notified of these work days, please email Jim at jdibley@rosemountumc.org.
Adult Life News-"Journey with a FoCUS on Christ"
Getting to Know Jesus-“Jesus, the Early Years” is part of the “Understanding the Savior Series”. It focuses on the first 8 chapters of the Gospel of Mark and continues meeting in April. You may join at any time.There are three sessions: Sun, 9-10 a.m., Sun, 10:30-11:30 am and Wed, 7-8 p.m. No homework or preparation time is needed—only regular attendance at the one hour sessions. The leader is Rev. Rick Ormsby.
Adult Bible Study on Sundays 10:10 am -11:10am in the Conference Room. Contact is Dennis Lund.
"Faith Lessons"- adult Bible study held Sundays 10:15 am-11:15 am in room D120. Contact Gerry Vuchetich at gvuchetich@rosemountumc.org
Coming this fall! Watch for information about ALPHA. PLans are being made for the 12 week study, September-November 2007.Unidos en Cristo weekends: Summer dates are June 14-17 (men) and June 21-24 (women) hosted by Faith Presbyterian Church in Minnetonka. Contact Jim or Dawn Dibley at 651-423-5392.
Worship Ministry NewsMAUNDY THURSDAY- April 5, 2007- 6:30pm – 7:30pm-Special Paschal Meal
Jesus transformed the Passover meal into the Lord’s Supper. Unleavened bread becomes “my body given for you” and the wine becomes “my blood shed for you”. The Paschal Meal reminds us of the connection of Moses, Passover, and the Exodus with Jesus and our Sacrament of Communion.
Our Maundy Thursday service, on April 5th, is a meal and will begin at 6:30pm. The meal will include food used in the time of Jesus – rice, lamb, salad, matzo, dates and figs. Families with children are especially invited to the service; Mac and Cheese and a variety of fruits will be made available as an alternative choice for children. Since food is to be prepared, we request that you make reservations through the church office (651)423-2475. Seating will begin at 6:15pm. A free will offering will be received to cover expenses.
BIG LEAP FOR DANCERS-Dancers from the Moving Spirit Dance Ministry were invited last month to participate in the Regenerating Worship – Worship Arts Conference held at Crossroads United Methodist Church. The keynote speaker for the Worship Arts Conference was our Bishop Sally Dyck! Terry Field and Gina Penn led a special breakout session on Dance and Liturgical Movement in Worship. This was the first time the Moving Spirit Dance Ministry has been invited outside our church walls! Thanks to all the wonderful dancers who devote their time, energy and gift of dance in order to Praise and Worship our Lord!
Lakelanders Barbershop Chorus- Sunday, April 22nd -5pm – 7pm-You may remember the fabulous Lakelanders Barbershop Quartet called the “4th Avenue Four” when they sang at the Fat Tuesday program back in February! Our Pastor Rick Ormsby is a member of the Lakelanders Chorus and will be bringing the entire 22 member male chorus with traditional barbershop, Gospel and pop music to our church on Sunday, April 22nd at 5pm. Traditional barbershop, Gospel and Pop Music will fill our church then we can all fill ourselves with pie and coffee provided by TLC (Tuesday Ladies Community)! This incredible chorus is headquartered in Faribault, MN and a majority of the members live south of Owatonna, MN. Tickets are not required but a free will offering will be collected at the door.
Discovery Avenue Children's Ministry News
April 4th-No church school because of Holy Week and spring break.
Be sure to mark your calendar for the Children’s Good Friday service on Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. (same time as the sanctuary service). Age appropriate worship and activities are planned for all of our young friends. 0-3 years Nursery; Pre-K Room 143; 1st – 4th grade Room 121.
It’s wet, it’s holy, it’s BAPTISM!!! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of experiencing baptism. Your child will learn about the Holy Spirit, the vows, the ways—everything about baptism that we can put into one experience. Please don’t miss this event all about Baptism on Sunday, April 29 beginning at noon (lunch included). More info and sign ups to come.
The Stampede has begun!
Information is now available for Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School.
Visit http://www.rosemountumc.org/Ministries/Childrens/VacationBibleSchool.asp to printinformation & registration packet or pick up your packet starting April 1 at the VBS Table. Register early - space is limited (Max’s: 3 yr olds = 16, 4 yr olds = 24, school age = 130)! Registration Deadline is May 17th. We are also in need of volunteers for a variety of needs- there are opportunities prior to VBS & during VBS; even some that can be done from home! Please see the Information packet for more details. Questions? Contact Missy Kenninger (651.322.5034, missy@newhorizonsmn.com) or Sandi Gressman (952.322.3229, kermie2112@charter.net
Roundup at the Rosemount Ranch (Triple R – get it?) will be happenin’ all summer long, pardner! Just want to give ya’ll a lil ‘ol heads up for some of the Ranch highlights this summer. Ya’ll will want to be sure and mosey on down for some boot tappin’ fun this summer.
More events yet to come including the ever popular American Girl Doll Tea Parties, mini camp, and a couple new round ups for the whole family (did y’all know Moses was a Cowboy Cucumber?!!) The Triple R summer event brochure will be coming out soon—watch for it in church school or on the Children’s Welcome Table.
Zone 56 News
April 4th-No Zone 56 because of Holy Week and spring break.
Looking ahead, mark your calendars for May 4-5 for YUMYS retreat for our church conference 5th and 6th graders.
Come join the fun! GDK is a preschool located in the RUMC Discovery Avenue. We are licensed by the MN Department of Human Services and specialize in immersing preschoolers in God’s love while preparing them for success in Kindergarten. We are now enrolling for the 2007-2008 school year. Hurry- classes are filling quickly!
The following classes will be offered next year:
4 -year-olds (4 by Sept. 1) 9:30 – 12:00 MWF or TWTh $120 per month
3-year-olds (3 by Sept. 1) 9:30 – 12:00 MW or TTh $95 per month
Young 3’s (3 by Dec. 1) 9:30 – 12:00 F $70 per month
5-year-olds (5 by Dec. 1) 1:00 – 3:30 MTWTh $145 per monthThere is a $55 per child registration fee. Scholarships are available. For more information contact Wendy Riphenburg at wriphenburg@rosemountumc.org or pick up a brochure at the children’s ministries table in the narthex.
Elevation Youth Ministry NewsSpecial Announcements:
Sunday, April 1st
- Sr. High Youth (9 th -12 th graders) will meet upstairs in the Attic from 6-8pm.
- There is NO Sr. Class this evening. Next Sr. Class meeting will be April 8 th
- Queens, NY Mission Trip Orientation meeting! 8pm upstairs in the Attic. This meeting is for all students and parents of students who will be joining us this summer for a life changing mission experience. You will receive more information about Queens along with other materials that we will be needing from you in order to go.
Monday, April 2nd
- There is NO NOOMA Night this month due to Holy Week and Spring Break. Our next NOOMA Night meeting for 8 th & 9 th graders and their mentors will be Monday, May 7.
Wednesday, April 4th
- There is NO Club 78 (for 7 th & 8 th graders) tonight. Next meeting is April 11 th.
Sunday, April 8th
- Sr. High Youth will NOT MEET tonight because of the Easter Holiday. Enjoy the evening with your family!!
- Sr. Class (for High School Seniors) will meet upstairs in the Attic at 8pm! All Seniors are invited!!
Wednesday, April 11th
- Club 78 (for 7 th & 8 th graders) meets upstairs in the Attic from 6:30-8pm.
- Duluth Mission Trip Orientation - 8pm upstairs in the Attic. This meeting is for all students and parents of studentswho will be joining us this summer for a life changing mission experience. You will receive more information about Duluth along with other materials that we will be needing from you in order to go. C U There!!
Friday, April 13th – Sunday, April 15th
- Senior Class Trip to Chicago! We will drive to Chicago for sight seeing, shopping the Miracle Mile, enjoying some Chicago style pizza, an evening with the “Blue Man Group”, staying in a youth hostel, worship at Willow Creek and more!
Sunday, April 15th
- Sr. High Youth (for 9 th – 12 th graders) meets upstairs in the Attic from 6-8pm
Wednesday, April 18th
- Club 78 (for 7 th & 8 th graders) meets upstairs in the Attic from 6:30-8pm.
Sunday, April 22nd
- Sr. High Youth (for 9 th – 12 th graders) meets upstairs in the Attic from 6-8pm
- NO Sr. Class (for Seniors in High School)
Wednesday, April 25th
- Club 78 (for 7 th & 8 th graders) meets upstairs in the Attic from 6:30-8pm. We will have a special guest Mike Schultz! Come check it out!
Sunday, April 29th
- Confirmation Service Rehearsal & Pictures – 5:30-8pm – All confirmands and parent(s) should attend. Mentors are welcome but not required to attend. Pictures will start at 5:30pm and we hope to complete them by 7pm. Rehearsal for Confirmation Sunday will start in the sanctuary immediately following pictures.
- NO Sr. High YOUTH (for 9 th – 12 th graders)
Looking ahead…
- Wednesday, May 2 nd – Club 78 – 6:30-8pm – upstairs in the ATTIC.
- Saturday, May 5 th – Confirmation Banquet – 5:15-8pm- Students who are getting confirmed, parents, and mentors are invited.
- Sunday, May 6 th – Confirmation Sunday! Confirmation will take place at both the 9 & 10:30am services. There will be NO Sr. High that night.
- Monday, May 7 th – NOOMA Night for 8 th & 9 th graders and their mentors.
RUMC's 6th Annual Chili Cook-off competition was very tasty!! First we would like to thank all of chefs that participated. Without the participation of all 40 chefs, we would not be able to have such a successful event. After six years of trying for the title, Cully Johnson's name will finally be added to the trophy as the first prize winner. Randy Wilson has once again been given the Spiciest Award, Linda Montgomery received the Most Creative Award and newcomer Bethany Seavers won the People's Choice Award.
$4201.16 was raised for RUMC Missions in our community through ticket sales and the Silent Auction. We would like to thank those that donated items, cooked, bid, and those that simply enjoyed the chili. The event itself is a great time, but the effects of the money raised goes far beyond the walls of RUMC.
Want to help the hungry and homeless? The mission team is looking for cooks to prepare meals for Simpson Shelter on the 3rd Monday of each month. Preparation takes place at RUMC. For more information or to volunteer, contact Meredith Johnson at 651-322-6676.
Our Jamaica team for 2007, Marti Jo Bruyer, Brian Hanson and Rick Ormsby, recently returned from a two week project near St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica. They worked with the Methodist Ebenezer Basic School for children aged 3-5. If you would like a program for your group or family, contact Pastor Rick Ormsby at the church office or at home at 507-333-2770. See any of this year's team members if you are interested in being on the January/February 2008 team.
Interested in being part of an African Fellowship? Plans are to meet monthly for worship, share an African meal, and relate RUMC to the needs of Africans. Contact Pastor Rick Ormsby for more information at 507-333-2770.
Moms Flying Solo (with kids) is a retreat for single women caring for children or grandchildren whose ages are 3-12 years old. It is held over Memorial Day weekend, Saturday morning, 10 a.m. May 26 through Monday, Memorial Day, at 10am. The Rosemount United Methodist Women have offered a scholarship in previous years for this camp formerly called "Time Out for Moms." The informational flyer is posted on the UMW bulletin board. Registration is due May 1, 2007. Contact Janet Ewing at 952-431-7751.
Crossing Boundaries Quilt hanging on the west wall of the Fellowship Hall was made by the MN Conference UMW. It is signifigant for Black History Month and the UMW's continual theme of justice. It is based on a book, "Hidden In Plain View", written by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard, Ph.D.. The book tells the secret story of quilts and the Underground Railroad. The quilt is made up of two each of ten traditional squares and the border is made of flying geese showing the way to freedom. It will be on display until April 18.
Prayer Lists and Announcements
Please pray for the following members and friends of our congregation:
Bud Jorgensen
Bill Smith Tim Berghuis and family Tess Rich Roberts Gladys Hanson Joel – 2 ½ yrs. with cancer Mary Murphy
Mildred Harding Bev Mares
Sherry
Jeff Groen Pastors John & Judy McEachran Zach Albert Adalyn Bishop Janet Kolb Cindy Faerber Elaine Lidke Halold Baldwin David Steele and family
We extend our sympathy and prayers to:
Bill & Ginny Hayman upon the death of Ginny's brother, John Murray.
Bruce & Colleen Landeck and family upon the death of Bruce’s mother.
Cheryl & Chuck Phillips and family upon the death of Cheryl's father.
Muriel & Dick Barnes and family upon the death of brother-in-law, Kenneth Prodoehl.
Thank You !
A huge heart shaped thank you to everyone who helped make our Valentine Cookie Bake a huge success again this year! I appreciate each and every person who helped minister to our 24 recent graduates with a shoebox full of home-baked cookies. What a blessing to have the help of 30 bakers, 5 packers, and one mailer this year. I'll look forward to working with you all again next year! Thank you, Trudi Greaves, Valentine Cookie Bake Coordinator
