This Week at Esther

THIS WEEK AT ESTHER

Sunday, May 17th – Seventh Sunday of Easter

9:30 am – Senior Recognition Cake Reception (Ruth Circle hosts)

10 am – Worship w/Holy Communion led by Pr. Preston & Senior Recognition

2 pm – Worship at St. William’s

7 pm – Baccalaureate at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Monday, May 18th

6 pm -Worship Committee

Wednesday, May 20th

5:30 pm – Place flowers and crosses on graves

Friday, May 22nd

PPHS Day of Caring

Sunday, May 24thDay of Pentecost

Sunday Fellowship Before & After Worship

10 am – Worship led by Pr. Brigitte

2 pm – Worship at St. William’s

SERVING IN MAY

Pastor: May 17 – Pr. Dennis Preston, May 24- Pr. Brigitte,

May 31- Megan Townsend

Organists: Marcia Guenther & Brad Lambrecht

Altar Care: Donna Pederson

Usher: Brady Arvidson

Acolyte: NEED VOLUNTEER

Lay Reader: Terri Grinager

Communion Assistant: NEED VOLUNTEER

Birthday Card Sender: Linda Arvidson

*NEWS AND NOTES*

Congratulations to our graduates Evalynn Grinager & Isaiah Schlosser! God Bless You!

NOTE – Due to the forecast, placing of flowers and crosses on the graves will be on Wednesday, May 20th at 5:30 pm.

Parkers Prairie High School Student Council is planning for its annual Day of Caring on Friday, May 22nd. The students of PPHS will be ready, willing, and able to help out in the community. If you would like help with spring clean up or have a special project that needs to get done in the Parkers Prairie, Urbank, and Miltona area, contact PPHS Student Council Advisor David O’Brien at dobrien@pp.k12.mn.us.

The Esther Caring Ministry will have packaged meals available in the kitchen freezer for you to take to anyone who could use a meal to nurture their body and spirit.

GIFT OF PLANNING EVENT: Join us at Esther on Tuesday, June 9 at 6:00 pm for an evening of food,fellowship, and thoughtful conversation about planning for the future to providethe ultimate gift to yourself and your loved ones: peace of mind.

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. 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!

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

Email: secretary@estherlutheran.net Facebook: facebook.com/estherlutheran/

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