SAINTS’ GAME TICKETS are available for pickup after the 1st or 2nd service today. And remember your toilet paper donation for the game.  The goal this year is 10,000 rolls!  Also, please join in the tailgating prior to the game on June 11 from 5:00 to 6:45.  We have a spot reserved just to the right of the main entrance.  Tables, chairs, grills, plates, napkins, cutlery and condiments will be provided.  Please bring your own meat to grill, beverages, and a dish to share.  Go Saints!

FREE CHILDREN’S VHS TAPES!  As part of reorganizing the children’s library, all of the VHS cassettes will be offered to anyone who has a use for them.  Look for a table outside the office on June 3 and 10.

NEXT SUNDAY is the first Sunday of the month. Remember to bring your donations of non-perishable food items, Campbell Soup labels, pop can tabs, used eyeglasses, travel-size personal care items, canceled stamps, plastic bottle caps to recycle and used cell phones.

WOMEN’S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY meets on Tuesday, June 5 at 1:00 in the Fireside Room.  The study is in the Gather magazine and extra copies are in the circle mailbox or ask Sandy for a copy.  The title this year is “Along the Way,” a study about biblical travelers and their conversations as they relate to our own faith journeys.

BETHEL LUTHERAN RUMMAGE SALE will be June 13 - 16 at 670 W. Wheelock Parkway in St. Paul. Bethel Church will be open to receive “almost new” donations on Saturdays, June 2 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  They accept books, furniture, tools, houseware items, dishes, glassware, stemware, crystal, collectibles of all kinds, arts & crafts, jewelry, office supplies, working electronics, sporting goods, gently used toys and clothing.

PRAYER CONCERNS - Dianne Brundage; Karen Warzecka (daughter of Kathy Kulstad); Oliver Johnson; Judy Carmichael; Lorraine Eriksen; family of Alice McAfee.

SYMPATHY to family and friends of Alice McAfee who passed away on May 16.  A funeral service was held on May 21 at St. Timothy.

GODSPEED - Today at the 10:15 worship service we pray for Ben and Angie Swanson as they prepare to leave for two years of Peace Corps service in Liberia, West Africa. We ask that you keep them in prayer.

WELCOME TO ANNA HELGEN, our new Youth Mentor!  We will welcome her during worship next Sunday, June 3. 

CELEBRATE WORSHIP TIME CHANGE - The Celebrate worship service will begin its summer schedule next Sunday, May 27 when the start time changes to 10:15 a.m.

LOAVES AND FISHES - Reminder that serving is this TUESDAY, May 22!  Always a great time of sharing and fellowship!  Further information and the sign-up sheet are available across from the children’s library on the social concerns board.  All are welcome!

SAINTS TICKETS are still available for the game on June 11.  Contact Deb Wineman at 651-644-3094 by May 16.  Ticket pick up will be May 27, June 3 and June 10 between
services.  The goal this year is 10,000 rolls!

“ON A ROLL!” LAST CHANCE  -  Just a reminder to place all of your toilet paper donations for Loaves & Fishes in the box by the church office.  “On a Roll” ends today.  Thanks, everyone!  ~  Deb Wineman

DURING COFFEE FELLOWSHIP TODAY we will recognize our high school seniors, and say thanks to our outgoing youth mentor, Culynn Curtis, and to all those who have helped with Sunday School through the year.

SYMPATHY to family and friends of Arline Sell who passed away on May 13.  A memorial service was held yesterday at St. Timothy.

CONGRATULATIONS to Liv Anda and Branden Asplund on the May 8 birth of their son, Anders Branden Asplund. 

PRAYER CONCERNS - Dianne Brundage; Gordon Paulu; Karen Warzecka (daughter of Kathy Kulstad); Oliver Johnson; Judy Carmichael; Lorraine Eriksen; family of Arline Sell; Alice McAfee.

CELEBRATE WORSHIP TIME CHANGE - The Celebrate worship service will begin its summer schedule on Sunday, May 27 when the start time changes to 10:15 a.m.

SAINTS TICKETS are still available for the game on June 11.  Contact Deb Wineman at 651-644-3094 by May 16.  Ticket pick up will be May 27, June 3 and June 10 between
services.  The goal this year is 10,000 rolls!

WE SAY “THANK YOU” NEXT SUNDAY  - Next Sunday, May 20 during the coffee fellowship we will recognize our high school seniors, and say thanks to our outgoing youth mentor, Culynn Curtis, and to all those who have helped with Sunday School through the year.  

ON A ROLL!  Just a reminder to bring toilet paper to church for Loaves and Fishes.  Place all donations in the box by the church office.  “On a Roll” will continue through May 20.  Thanks, everyone!  ~  Deb Wineman

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED  - Please contact Kathy Ledo (651-274-6710) if you are interested in helping with the men’s bathrooms remodeling projects taking place during the month of May.  Painting, cleaning, demo, light construction.  All are welcome!

SYTTENDE MAI DAG - You are invited to a Syttende Mai Smorgasbord at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Roseville, 2561 N. Victoria, on Thursday, May 17.  Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  No reservations needed.  Free will donations.

SYMPATHY to family and friends of Myra Russeth (sister of Beth Zander) who passed away on May 2.

SYMPATHY to family and friends of Lilli Porcher (grandmother of Torin Gustafson) who passed away on May 2.

PRAYER CONCERNS - Corinne Cantley; Dianne Brundage; Gordon Paulu; Karen Warzecka (daughter of Kathy Kulstad); Katie Burger; Oliver Johnson; family of Myra Russeth (sister of Beth Zander); family of Lilli Porcher (grandmother of Torin Gustafson); Judy Carmichael; Lorraine Eriksen.

“FIRST SUNDAY” is today – our intergenerational Sunday school time!  We will meet in the Fellowship Hall from 9:40 to 10:30.  Our topic for May is the Life of Jesus.  All are welcome!  
           
TOILET PAPER NIGHT AT THE SAINTS!  Last day of ticket sales!  St. Paul Saints toilet paper game tickets for June 11 at 7:00 p.m. are on sale today between services. Cost: $12 adults, $11 seniors and children.  Remember to pick up your tickets for the Saints’ game between services today. And don’t forget your toilet paper donation. The goal this year is 10,000 rolls! Also plan on joining us for tailgating prior to the game from 5:00 to 6:45 P.M. We have a spot reserved just to the right of the main stadium entrance. Tables, chairs, grills, plates, napkins, cutlery and condiments will be provided. Please bring your own meat to grill, your own beverages, and a dish to share.

ADULT FORUM TODAY - State Senator Mary Jo McGuire will visit with us to share about the current session and the status of legislation this year.  All adults are welcome to attend in the Fellowship Hall at 9:40 a.m.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  Contact Kathy Ledo (651-274-6710) if you are interested in helping with the men’s bathrooms remodeling projects taking place during the month of May. Painting, cleaning, demo, light construction.
All are welcome! Thanks

ON A ROLL!  Just a reminder to bring toilet paper to church for Loaves and Fishes.  Place all donations in the box by the church office.  “On a Roll” will continue through May 20.  Thanks, everyone! ~ Deb Wineman

HABITAT RESCHEDULED - St. Timothy’s Habitat for Humanity Work Week has been rescheduled.  Our new dates are September 10 - 14.  We’ll be working on construction of a new single-family home at 803 Lawson Ave. E.   Many volunteers are needed in wide variety of capacities to support the Work Week.  Please mark your calendar!

“TAKING FAITH HOME” is a way to live into each Sunday’s scriptures during the week.  Take home the small sheet of paper from the Welcome Center or the Youth and Family bulletin board.  It lists short Bible verses to read each day of the week that are related to Sunday’s scriptures.  In addition, there are suggestions for conversation, devotions, and ways to “say, pray and bless” that follow in the path of the scripture for the week.  Give it a try!

SYTTENDE MAI DAG - You are invited to a Syttende Mai Smorgasbord at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Roseville, 2561 N. Victoria, on May 17.  Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  No reservations needed.  Free will donations.  Norwegian Constitution Day is celebrated on May 17 as a national spring festival and marks Norway’s declaration of independence from Sweden in 1814.

PRAYER CONCERNS - Corinne Cantley; Dianne Brundage; Gordon Paulu; Michelle Mick; Katie Burger; Helen Skon; Oliver Johnson.

TOILET PAPER NIGHT AT THE SAINTS!  St. Paul Saints toilet paper game tickets for June 11 at 7:00 p.m. are on sale today between services.  Cost: $12 adults, $11 seniors and children.  All are welcome to be part of the tailgating from 5:00 - 6:45.  Come and join three other area churches for a fun night of baseball AND the chance to lead the crowd in singing Deb’s new lyrics to “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.”  Go Saints!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  Contact Kathy Ledo (651-274-6710) if you are interested in helping with the men’s bathrooms remodeling projects taking place during the month of May.  Painting, cleaning, demo, light construction.  All are welcome!  Thanks!            

“FIRST SUNDAY” is next Sunday, May 6, our intergenerational Sunday school time!  We will meet in the Fellowship Hall from 9:40 to 10:30.  Our topic for May is the Life of Jesus.  All are welcome! 

ADULT FORUM TODAY “Basics of Estate Planning” - You may think the word “estate” doesn’t apply to you.  But if you own a home, have a retirement account or even a savings account, you have an estate.  In this forum you will learn the basics of sound estate planning which includes wills, power of attorney, guardianship, health documents, and trusts.  Ben Ollila, FIC from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and an estate attorney will be the main presenters in the Fellowship Hall at 9:40 a.m.

ADULT FORUM NEXT SUNDAY  - State Senator Mary Jo McGuire will visit with us to share about the current session and the status of legislation this year.

NEXT SUNDAY IS THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH - Remember to bring your donations of non-perishable food items, Campbell Soup labels, pop can tabs, used eyeglasses, travel-size personal care items, canceled stamps, plastic bottle caps to recycle  and used cell phones.

CONFIRMATION - The 7th and 8th grade confirmation session wind to a close in May.  We have been looking at the scope of the Bible throughout the year.  On May 2 we will celebrate at our last confirmation session with a rousing game of Confirmation Jeopardy.  Thanks to our small group leaders this year for their time and care all throughout the year!

ON A ROLL!  Just a reminder to bring toilet paper to church for Loaves and Fishes.  Place all donations in the box by the church office.  “On a Roll” will continue through May 20.  Thanks, everyone! ~ Deb Wineman

SUMMER VAN DRIVER SIGN-UP - The new summer driving schedule is posted in the narthex and drivers are asked to sign up as quickly as they can for dates that fit their schedules.  If you have any questions, call either Dave Haugen (528-1690) or Dick Pinomaki (481-0331).

HABITAT RESCHEDULED - St. Timothy’s Habitat for Humanity Work Week has been rescheduled.  Our new dates are September 10 - 14.  We’ll be working on construction of a new single-family home at 803 Lawson Ave. E.   Many volunteers are needed in wide variety of capacities to support the Work Week.  Please mark your calendar!

WORSHIPERS AT LYNGBLOMSTEN’S CHAPEL today and throughout the week  will be praying for St. Timothy’s congregation as a way of lifting up our partnership with them.  We pray, in turn, for Lyngblomsten’s ministry to older adults and their families.

PRAYER CONCERNS - Corinne Cantley; Dianne Brundage; Gordon Paulu; Michelle Mick; Katie Burger; Helen Skon; Oliver Johnson.

NEW MEMBER INFORMATION SESSION TODAY will be held at 9:45 a.m. in the Fireside Room.  For you or for someone you know who is interested in membership at St. Timothy, this is a good opportunity to ask questions and to become acquainted with others here.  New members will be officially welcomed at both of our worship services next Sunday, April 29.

ADULT FORUM TODAY  “Enough/Too Much” - All adults are welcome to view the “EarthBound” episode 6 on “Enough/Too Much” in the Fellowship Hall downstairs.  One of the most blessed insights is to notice when we have enough.

LOCK-IN REMINDER - An exciting lock-in is planned for grades 4 - 6 and 7 - 8 on Friday, April 27 into Saturday, April 28.  Remember that the sign-up sheet and the forms to complete are available in the church office.

TOILET PAPER NIGHT AT THE SAINTS!  St. Paul Saints toilet paper game tickets for June 11 at 7:00 p.m. are on sale today between services.  Cost is $12 for adults and $11 for seniors and children.  We'll be tailgating from 5:00 - 6:45!  Come and join three other area churches for a fun night of baseball AND the chance to lead the crowd in singing Deb’s new lyrics to "Take Me Out to the Ballgame.”  Go Saints!

ADULT FORUM NEXT SUNDAY “Estate Essentials” - You may think the word “estate” doesn’t apply to you.  But if you own a home, have a retirement account or even a savings account, you have an estate.  In this forum you will learn the basics of sound estate planning which includes wills, power of attorney, guardianship, health documents, and trusts.  Ben Ollila, FIC from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and an estate attorney will be the main presenters.

SUMMER VAN DRIVER SIGNUP - The new summer driving schedule is posted in the narthex and drivers are asked to sign up as quickly as they can for dates that fit their schedules.  If you have any questions, call either Dave Haugen (528-1690) or Dick Pinomaki (481-0331).

ATTENTION READERS!  The Listening for God book group meets at Carol Danelski’s on Monday, April 23 at 7:00 to discuss Packinghouse Daughter, a memoir by Cheri Register of small town southern Minnesota history.  Copies of the book are available in the church office.  It’s not too late!  Check out a copy, read part or all of it, and join in the discussion.  Questions?  Call Betty Borgeson at 651-426-4256.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet at the home of Carol Strandquist on Saturday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m.  We invite all who are interested in knitting or crocheting prayer shawls for those in need of comfort and the sense of God’s peace and powerful love.

QUILTERS HONORED - Next Sunday, April 29, we will celebrate the work of our quilters. It is a caring and active group that gathers twice a month to make quilts which reach people both locally and all around the world through Lutheran World Relief.  We will honor the quilters in worship and see some of their creative work on display.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  The Gathering, which is a group providing respite care for people with early to mid-stage memory loss, is looking for more volunteers, male and female.  We meet twice a month at Centennial Methodist Church in Roseville.  The Gathering is flexible enough that it can work around your traveling and busy schedules.  Please consider giving up some of your time!  If you have any questions or are interested, contact Tami Nesheim at 651-482-1906 or Gordy Beseth at 651-631-0357.

HABITAT RESCHEDULED - St. Timothy’s Habitat for Humanity work week has been rescheduled from May to September. 

CARING FOR CREATION CHALLENGE: TAKE ONE STEP . . .
We are very fortunate in America to have an abundance of food available for purchase and consumption.  Maybe too lucky?  “More than 40 percent of all food produced in American is not eaten . . . . Nationwide, food scraps make up 17 percent of what we send to the landfill” (http:/www.culinate.com/articles/features/wasted_food).
Think of the ethical, environmental, and financial implications of our food waste for our nation.  People hungry or starving worldwide, water use, land use, pesticides, fuel/transportation, landfill, methane produced by rotting food, extra packaging, dollars spent/thrown away.
Then, think of the implications for your own household.
On this Earth Day consider joining us in this challenge:  For the month of May TRY for zero food waste in your own household.
This means using up that whole bunch of parsley or green onions in the frig, and saving that ¼ cup of mashed potatoes (great snack later in the day) rather than throwing them out.  Use the time between Earth Day and May 1st to plan meals, shopping, how to handle eating out, etc.  Then for the month of May put your plan to work.
At the end of May we would love to hear about your experiences with this challenge.
If you want/need even more of a challenge, you can (1) compost all your veggie and fruit peels, coffee grounds, etc. and (2) reduce your packaging and plastic bag use by half.

PRAYER CONCERNS - Corinne Cantley; Dianne Brundage; Gordon Paulu; Michelle Mick.