This Week at Esther
THIS WEEK AT ESTHER
Sunday, March 8th – Third Sunday of Lent
Sunday fellowship before and after worship
8:30 am – WELCA
9 am – Sunday School
10 am – Worship led by SAM Jewel Townsend
2 pm – Worship at St. William’s
Wednesday, March 11th
6 pm – Lent Soup & Sandwich Supper
7 pm – Worship
Thursday, March 12th
9 am – Quilting Group – Bring a sack lunch
Sunday, March 15th – Fourth Sunday of Lent
8:30 am – First Communion Class
9 am – Sunday School
10 am – Worship led by Pr. Birgitte – Noisy offering to go towards People’s Church in Bemidji
2 pm – Worship at St. William’s
SERVING IN MARCH
Pastor: March 8- SAM Jewel Townsend, March 15- Pr. Brigette, March 22-SAM Jewel Townsend, March 29-Pr. Greg Billberg
Organists: Marcia Guenther & Brad Lambrecht
Altar Care: Bev Arvidson
Usher: Rodney Peterson
Acolyte: Chase & Avery Stueve
Lay Reader: Chris Carter
Communion Assistant: Steph Stueve
Birthday Card Sender: Confirmation Class
NEWS AND NOTES
*Sign-up sheets for 2026 Worship Tasks are on the Narthex table.*
Pastor Birgitte Simpson from People’s Church in Bemidji will lead worship with us on Sunday, March 15th. Noisy offering that day will go towards their congregation. People’s Church is a multicultural and indigenous ministry of the ELCA in the NWMN Synod. They live out their faith by showing Creator God’s love for all people by offering shelter, hot meals, and community. For more information go to: peopleschurch-elca.org.
First Communion Class will be held on March 15th at 8:30 am. The suggested minimum age for this class is 5th grade. If you, a family member, or friend would be interested in attending this class, please contact Karin Wagner or Jewel Townsend.
VBS Planning Meeting is Sunday, March 22nd following worship at Rose City Bar & Grill. All are welcome!
Caring Ministry will meet March 23rd at 6:30 pm at Luella Thom’s home. All are welcome!
Easter Garden Flower orders are due March 11th. Order forms are in the
Narthex.
Lilles:
1 stem 6-8 blooms $15
2 stem 10-12 blooms $30
3 stems 15-18 blooms $45
Others:
Begonias $18
Cyclamen* $18
Daffodils* $15
Hyacinths* $15
Tulips* $15
*Potted spring bulbs are not guaranteed to bloom on Easter, but are guaranteed
to be beautiful.
Note from the Council: Looking for donations of flowers for the graves. Also, if
anyone is interested, please make up some wooden cross stakes for the flowers.
We need to replace many of the ones we have. Any questions, please ask any
member of the Council.
Check out our new Esther Calendar on our website to keep up to date! Go to
estherlutheran.com and click on “Esther Calendar.”
We believe everyone has a unique and valuable place in God’s family and we
welcome all to share in the community of faith here at Esther. If you would like to
become a member 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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