This Week at Esther
IN OUR PRAYERS
Jerry Anderson Kristy Fyhrie
Larry Sather Joan Burquest
Dennis Rosenquist Lois Rosenquist
Ricky Hart Sara Skoglund
Leroy Olson – father of Becky Arvidson
Cheryl Farber – mother of Melissa Schlosser
Rev. Bruce Miller- father of Karin Wagner
Barb Peterson -friend of the Thoms
Dale Flemming – father of Laurie Ratajesak
Gary Borst – friend of the Andersons
Shirley Nesges – friend of the Thoms
Bev Lorine – mother of Mandy Arvidson
Joyce Muyres – friend of the Thoms
Bev Guse-Ohlrech – friend of the Pedersons
Allison Dotzler – friend of Kathy Mittag
Cadence Smith – friend of Mandy Arvidson
Becky Yttrie – friend of the Townsends
Kim Casavan – friend of Mandy Arvidson
Karen Schlosser – mother of Justin Schlosser
Pete Baugh – brother-in-law of Pr. Ken Bowman
Family and Friends of: Sarah Pomeranz, David Anderson, Katie Jahnke, Colleen Burquest, Doug Tvedt, Alma Robinson, Jerry Pogose, Terry Burns, Wayne Lund, Bruce Carter, Inez Nelson, Gary Willie, Connie Pesta, and Kathy Wilkins
THIS WEEK AT ESTHER
Sunday, May 31st – The Holy Trinity
Sunday Fellowship Before & After Worship
10 am – Worship led by Megan Townsend
2 pm – Worship at St. William’s
Sunday, June 7th v–Second Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday Fellowship Before & After Worship
10 am – Worship with Holy Communion led by SAM Jewel Townsend
2 pm – Worship at St. William’s
Tuesday, June 9th
6 pm – Gift of Planning Event at Church – We will be grilling burgers and brats, so please bring a dish to share.
*NEWS AND NOTES*
There are sign-up sheets in the Narthex for providing food for VBS.
What a Mess! VBS at Esther will be held June 14th -18th starting each evening with supper at 5:30 pm with lessons, music, crafts, and worship from 6-8 pm. Also join us on Thursday June 28th for a potluck and short program. ALL ARE WELCOME! For more information contact the church office at secretary@estherlutheran.net. Be sure to invite friends, grandkids, cousins, and neighbors to join in the fun! We could also use a few more volunteers for help crafts and activities – even if you are unable to make it we would love your help!
Singles Share & Care Day will be Friday, June 19th. This will be a pontoon outing with Gene Ward through Let’s Go Fishing. Rides will be offered at 10 am and 1:30 pm. We will meet for lunch at Interlachen Inn at 12:15 pm. There is limited seating on the pontoon so please RSVP as soon as possible. RSVP to Joyce Malmgren 320-815-4132 by June 16th with your name and phone number. All singles are welcome.
Vanco online giving platform is a great way to set up a scheduled giving plan for even when you cannot make it to church. Scan the QR code, go online to estherlutheran.com, go to the tab “ways to support Esther Lutheran Church” and click on the link
GIFT OF PLANNING EVENT
Join us at Esther on Tuesday, June 9th at 6:00 pm for an evening of food, fellowship, and thoughtful conversation about planning for the future to provide the ultimate gift to yourself and your loved ones: peace of mind. What to expect:
• Representatives from Lind Family Funeral Home will guide us through end-of-life planning.
• Jewel Townsend will share a Funeral Planning Packet to help you document your wishes and personal story for loved ones.
• Christy Hart will offer practical tips for organizing financial and vital information, making it easier to access and understand— both now and in the future.
• We will be grilling burgers and brats, so please bring a dish to share as we gather for a meaningful and informative night.
Check out the Esther Calendar on our website to stay up to date on everything happening! Go to estherlutheran.com and click on “Esther Calendar.”
You belong here. We believe that each person has unique gifts, are created in God’s image, and is a beloved child of God. We welcome you to join us each week to share in the community of faith at Esther – “Knowing Christ – making Christ known through faith, hope and love”. If you would like to become a member of Esther, please contact Mandy in the church office at 218-338-2171 or secretary@estherlutheran.net or Jewel Townsend at 320-760-2503 or jewellht17@gmail.com.
Esther Lutheran Church, ELCA
11019 625th Ave, Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 – Telephone:218-338-2171 Website:estherlutheran.com
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