News Week of 5/1/2011

RSHeader For the week of
May 1, 2011
Risen Savior Lutheran Church & School Sunday worship at 7:30, 8:50, 10:10, 11:30
SermonSermon Series

Greetings!

When we doubt – when our faith is weak and our hope is failing – what happens? The risen Christ comes to us, and we experience an ENCOUNTER!

Easter 2011

VeteransChange?

begins Sunday, May 1 8:50am

A two-part series looking at organizational change through the eyes of Scripture will be held at Forum Bible Study for the next two Sundays at 8:50am, led by Mike Fischer.

VeteransMake the Connection

begins Sunday, May 15 10:10am

Come Join Us! Our “Connections” new member experience is held on Sunday mornings at 10:10. A new series begins May 15. Questions? Call Kathleen in the church office.

VeteransChoir Concert at Risen Savior
Tuesday, May 10 7:00pm


The Choir of Concordia University, Bronxville NY will be singing in concert on Tues, May 10, 7:00 pm.  The program, “Sing Alleluia!” will feature a wide variety of music from the Lutheran choral tradition to gospel, world folk music and new compositions, accompanied by piano and percussion.  We’ll take a free-will offering to bless this ministry.

VeteransDesert Botanical Gardens Outing

Thursday, May 12 10:30am

Women of the congregation are invited to LWML’s meeting on Thursday, May 12, at 10:30 for a tour of the Desert Botanical Gardens. We will meet in the parking lot at church to form car pools.  A sign-up sheet will be on the patio on Sunday.

VeteransSpring Musical

Friday, May 13 6:30pm

Join our Risen Savior School kids for their inspiring musical performance of “Estherordinary,” Friday, May 13 at 6:30pm.

VeteransBehind the Scenes Technology

Saturday, May 14 8:00am

All Men and Sons are invited to attend Sat., May 14 at 8:00am

Come and hear the latest technical innovations installed in the newest sports venues in the country – including those in the $100,000,000 Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, AZ; Presentation by Mark Schultz, Systems Engineer for Parsons Electric.  Join the men’s group for fellowship and a full breakfast of pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and orange juice!

VeteransVBS & Summer Kids Camps

Vacation Bible School

June 20-24

Come and join us for VBS this summer! It is going to be a wild time! PandaMania runs from June 20-24. Online registration begins May 1st. For more details contact David Johnson.

Summer Camp June-July

one-week sessions

Summer Camp is so much fun at Risen Savior! Camp is open to children who are 3 years old and potty trained through 4th graders. You can register and pay online.

Risen Savior School Registration

Registration forms for Risen Savior Lutheran School for the 2011-2012 school year are available on our website.

In This Issue
Current Sermon Series
Adult Forum
Connections
Choir Concert
Desert Botanical Gardens Outing
Spring Musical
Behind the Scenes Technology
Summer Kids Camps
Risen Savior School Registration
God’s Word

Though you have not

seen him, you love him;

and even though

you do not see him now,

you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy

1 Peter 1:8

Prepare for Worship

1 Peter 1:3-9

John 20:19-29

Tuesday, May 10

Choir Concert

Thursday, May 12

Desert Botanical Gardens tour

Friday, May 13
Spring Musical

Saturday, May 14
Behind the Scenes Technology

begins Sunday, May 15
New Members Class

School Tuition Organizations

Pastor David will be leading  informational sessions regarding sources for tuition assistance for elementary school children.

Wed. May 4, 6:30pm

Thurs. May 5, 8:30am

The sessions will be held in the computer lab.

Have a graduating high school senior?

We’d like to recognize them in a special way during all services on May 15th.  Watch your email for more information or email Maureen Milne with questions.

Update your contact information

If you are leaving for the summer, please let the church office know so we have your current address, or if you’ve changed your email, phone, or address, click here:  Update your contact information

Landscape Volunteers needed for care of the church grounds. Just a couple of hours on Thursday mornings. Contact Facilities Manager, Bill Pauley.