MAMRELUND LUTHERAN CHURCH

“Sharing God’s Bounty on the Ridge” 148 TH YEAR OF SERVING C HRIST & THE COMMUNITY . As crowds welcomed Jesus that first Palm Sunday, we welcome him among us today. Hosanna! Let us worship together. Sunday, March 29, 2015 ~ Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion CELEBRATING OUR

FIRST READING: Isaiah 50:4–9a The image of the servant of the Lord is one of the notable motifs in the book of Isaiah. Today's reading describes the mission of the servant, whom early Christians associated with Jesus. Like Jesus, the servant does not strike back at his detractors but trusts in God's steadfast love. SECOND READING: Philippians 2:5–11 Christ did not act to attain status and glory but was obedient to God even to the point of death. Following Christ's example, we do not seek personal status or glory but care for others as God cared for us in Christ's death. HOLY GOSPEL: Mark 14:1—15:47 The passion story in Mark's gospel presents Jesus as one who dies abandoned by all. He shows himself to be the true Son of God by giving his life for those who have forsaken him. Readings for your meditation during distribution of communion Psalm 34, pg. 23 1n the Green Hymnal ~ Psalm 67, pg. 243 in the Green Hymnal As we leave the sanctuary, let us greet one another with joy over what we have heard – the Good News of salvation. Our Mission Statement Mamrelund Lutheran Church is a Christ centered, Bible based community of believers using God given gifts to help all God’s children grow in faith and love. Attendance Last Week 8:45am .................................................................................. 139 11:00am ................................................................................... 68 GIFT ........................................................................................ 20 Adult Bible Study .................................................................... 10 Lenten Service......................................................................... 38 The Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God in memory of our son Chad by Gail and Susan Foxworthy

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Leonard Dahlgren Dir. Of Youth and Family Ministry: Jeff Amlotte Volunteer Ministries Coordinator: Dewey Shaw Building Superintendent: Luciano Morales Church Musician: Landon Knoppers Pianist: Carolyn Carlson

Office Staff: Julie Johnson Office Staff: Jill Wieck Website: mamrelund.weebly.com Phone: 887-8873 Fax: 887-8037 Email:[email protected] 4085 Lutheran Church Rd. Kent City, MI 49330

We Remember in Prayer; Our members: Bert Anderson, Nancy Anderson, Brian Brott, Julie Cameron, Winnie Ford, Valerie House, Joan Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Gayle Malone, Andrea Mathieu, Carolyn Morby, Bob Nelsen, John “Gus” Newberg, Pat Patterson, Marian Rusco, Dick Shangle, Althea Swift, Fred Thorne, Pat Warren, Evelyn Wegal, and Hattie White; and our family & friends: *Greta Ackerly, *Debbie Anderson, *Patty Bach, *Ginny (Anderson) Becker, *Robin Clement, *Barbara Cook, *Betty Cullin, *Simone Gagne, *Jessie Heeringa, *Barb Johnson, *Doris Kass, *Rose Kent, *Alvin Kober, *Bernard Lawton, *Dale Mason, *Patti Mason, *Joy Matthews, *Stacey Matthews, *Kenneth Maxlow, *Rodney Osburn, *Kodie Scott, *Liz Sears, *Cristal Shaw, *Nyla Slater, *Maddie Tomasko, *Debby Tramper, *Renee Turner, and *Carla VanAsselt. We remember in prayer those serving in the military; especially those serving overseas: Dalton Dayton and *Robert Derby, and we remember in prayers: Our Missionaries, Dr. Steven Friberg in Tanzania and Bethany Friberg on leave in the US, Matthew Riak in the South Sudan, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church/Grand Rapids and Pastor Paul Kuhlman, Intentional Interim and Associate Pastor Aaron Werner, our local congregations and their pastors, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Bishop Craig Satterlee and our Pastor: Rev. Dr. Leonard Dahlgren. Please contact the church office monthly if you have placed a name on the prayer list and wish it to remain next month. MARCH 29, 2015 USHERS

8:45AM PRAISE SERVICE JEFF & DIANNE JOHNSON

ACOLYTES LECTOR PRAYER ASSISTANT COMMUNION SOUND SYSTEM POWER POINT COFFEE FELLOWSHIP OUTREACH VOL. ALTAR GUILD

COLE/CARTER CHASES CAROL WITT JEFF AMLOTTE FRANCINE ANDERSON JOE EDGERLY BRANDEE CHASE

11:00AM TRADITIONAL SERVICE GARY CARLSON, LON ERNWALL TOM & DIANE ZAHM OLIVIA KEELEAN/BRYN MORTENSEN KAE SWANSON KAE SWANSON ED STUEMKE/PAUL SWANSON JAMES GOEZKA JILL WIECK

IRV & NANCY HUMPHREY AMY LOONEY/STEPHANIE MOMBER/ MARCY TOPORSKI

Announcements: How easy to imagine ourselves celebrating your entry into Jerusalem, Lord. Help us not fall away as you approach the cross.

Holy Week at Mamrelund Maundy Thursday ~ Thursday, April 2, 2015 2:00 p.m. Holy Communion ~ Chapel 7:00 p.m. Holy Communion ~ Sanctuary Foot Washing Stripping of the Altar (7:00p.m. service only)

Good Friday ~ Friday, April 3, 2015 7:00 p.m. ~ Sanctuary The Passion of St. John: Prayers of Intercession Adoration of the Crucified

Easter Day ~ the Festival of the Resurrection Sunday, April 5, 2015 7:30 a.m. ~ Holy Communion 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast 11:00a.m. ~ Holy Communion

Please plan to attend our Easter Fundraiser Breakfast, hosted by the Youth, in the Fellowship Hall, on Sunday, April 20th from 8:30am-10:30am. Free Will Donation. Social Media Devotion Challenge For Lent 2015! This year for Lent, Jeff is issuing a challenge to all of you who are on Twitter, Facebook, or use a texting phone! The challenge is to tweet, post, or text the verse of the day and see what responses you get. The verses will be listed, in text or twitter format, on the website. Take the challenge and be in God’s word, and sharing God’s word, every day in Lent! Go to mamrelund.weebly.com and click on Lent Social Media Devotions. For the Week of March 16-20 : The Food Pantry served 40 families and a total of 144 people. The Clothing Bank handed out 200 clothing items. Thanks to our many volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, contact Dewey Shaw. MOM2MOM SALE AT MAMRELUND: Come shop where you can get great bargains on gently used children’s/kids clothing, toys, books, furniture, maternity clothes, etc. The sale will be on Saturday, May 30 from 9am -2pm in the MCC. Moms/Vendors are needed, booths are available. Contact Kendra Wylie with any questions 616-240-4533 or email [email protected]. Applications for booths are available on the Mamrelund website (Mamrelund.weebly.com)

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GIVE US YOUR BEST ARTWORK! The Sesquicentennial Art and Design Committee is hosting a contest for a logo designed by you! All ages are encouraged to enter! There will be two entry levels: over 10 & 10 and under. To enter: pick up a packet from Ed or Anita Bikowitz, Jeff or the church office. All guidelines for the contest and an entry form are included in the packet. Final entry date May 24!

The annual Spring Gathering of Region 6 Women of the ELCA will be on Saturday, April 18, at Mamrelund. Region 6 covers all of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan except for the areas around the Detroit/Flint area. This is quite an honor for us. We have not held an event here at Mamrelund for well over ten years. We hope to have a good turnout, especially from women right here at Mamrelund. Put this date on your calendar! The program will focus on contemporary issues facing women and girls. The issue of human trafficking and it is happening here...not somewhere in a foreign country. We encourage young women and girls to come to this informative meeting to learn more about this issue. There is something we can about it, and the first step is to be knowledgeable. Our main speaker will tell you the latest information, what is being done in the legislature, and what to look for so as to prevent victimization. We will also enjoy a time of fellowship, music, and worship. It is a great way to spend a morning and early afternoon spring day, and cost is only $10, which includes refreshments in the morning and a delicious lunch. We would like to know how many to plan for, so please fill out a slip from the information center and leave it at the church office. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Thank YOU, and see you there! KITCHEN CLEANINNG BEE is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, from 10am-1pm! Please join us as we give both kitchens a good spring cleaning! Our first Rummage Sale Collection Day will be Saturday, April 25 from 10-1pm. Our rummage sale is scheduled for 2016, but we need to start collecting items now. So clean out your closets, attic and basement and bring us your “treasures”.

THIS WEEK AT MAMRELUND SUN 3/29/2015 8:45am 10am 10am 11am 1:30pm

Palm Sunday Praise Service w/HC Adult Bible Study G.I.F.T. Traditional Service w/HC Fellowship Hall In Use

MON 3/30/15 8am-12pm 6:30pm

Food Pantry Closed all week Easter Set-up ~ MCC Men’s Basketball

TUES 3/31/2015 9am-1pm Easter Distribution ~ MCC 6:30pm Men’s Basketball 7:30p Learning/GIFT Committee Meeting WED 4/1/2015 6:30pm 6:30pm 8:00pm

Men’s Basketball Senior High Youth Group Choir Practice

ADVANCED NOTICE SUN 4/5/2015 7:30am 8:30am-10:30am 11:00am

EASTER SUNDAY Praise Service w/HC Easter Breakfast ~ Fellowship Hall Traditional Service w/HC

MON 4/6/2015 7pm Mary/Martha Guild ~ Fireside Room 7pm Council Mtg. ~ Heritage Room TUES 4/7/2015 7pm Sesquicentennial Mtg. ~ Fireside Room WED 4/8/2015 No Senior High Youth THURS 4/9/2015 11am Joyful Christians ~ MCC 7:30pm Choir Practice FRI 4/10/2015 9am Staff Meeting

THURS 4/2/2015 Maundy Thursday SAT 4/11/2015 9:45am Ruth Guild Meeting 7:30am Men’s Bible Study ~ 2pm Maundy Thursday Service ~ Chapel Bradford Dairy Farm 7pm Maundy Thursday Service ~ Sanctuary 2-5pm Fellowship Hall In Use FRI 4/3/2015 9am 7pm SAT 4/4/2015 7:30am

Good Friday Staff Meeting Good Friday Service ~ Sanctuary Men’s Bible Study ~ Bradford Dairy Farm

Beginning immediately the west parking lot is reserved for handicapped and Special Needs vehicles only. All others please use the MCC or east parking lots. Property Committee Notice to 11:00 a.m. worshipers: The church is trying to conserve resources by not printing too many bulletins now that the entire service is projected on the screens. The ushers are ready to give an announcement page and worship bulletin to all, but if you can do without the bulletin, simply tell the usher. Thank-you. Interested in placing a business ad or personnel message in the new phone directory? Call Dick Garfield at (800)-544-6903 ext.112 toll free or email [email protected]. Your current ad or business card could be used, or help in making up a new ad could be arranged. Advertisers do not need to be members.