Easter Egg Hunt on Sat, 3/30 at 9:30 AM

St. Ansgar is planning an Easter Egg Hunt for all children elementary age and younger. There will be eggs to dye, crafts to complete, and of course, lots of eggs to hunt for! There's always plenty so bring friends. Middle school and high school age youth are encouraged to attend to help the younger ones. We'll need lots of goodies for all those plastic eggs, so feel free to leave bags of candy in the donation basket in the fellowship hall. Happy hunting everyone!

Lutheran World Relief Baskets of Promise Lenten Appeal

During the forty days of Lent, we are called to walk together with Christ and reflect on the self-giving love of his death on the Cross. As we take this extraordinary journey, we remember the "least of these" whom Christ calls us to serve. This Lent, all who are part of the St. Ansgar community are invited to join us as we collect supplies for Lutheran World Relief's Baskets of Promise Lenten Appeal. Our congregation has chosen to assembled Personal Care Kits. These supplies provide basic hygiene tools to our brothers and sisters in need around the world. Each Sunday during Lent, we will collect a different item that we will use to assemble Personal Care Kits. These kits will give people around the world tools to stay healthy in life's most challenging situations. 

Following worship on Palm Sunday, March 24th, we will provide a soup luncheon and join the Sewing Group as they show us how to assemble the kits. Here is a list of items we ask you to bring on each Sunday in Lent.  Please note that with the winter weather and busy schedules, this is a loose guideline. As long as we have items in time for Palm Sunday, your donation will be put to good use. Don't let the worry of being "off schedule" deter you from making a donation.

2/17 - Bars of Soap (4 to 5 oz, any brand in original wrapping)

2/24- Bath Towels (new, light weight, maximum 52" x 27", dark color)

3/3 - Toothbrushes (adult size in original packaging)

3/10 - Combs

3/17- Nail Clippers (metal, attached file optional)

3/24 (Palm Sunday)- Bars of Soap (4 to 5 oz, any brand in original wrapping)

Holy Week 2013

Please join us for Holy Week and Easter Sunday.

Maundy Thursday (March 28th) 
Seder (Potluck) at 5:30 PM 

The Passover Seder is the meal which God commanded the Jewish people to celebrate annually in remembrance of their release from slavery. Bring a dish to pass and join us as we experience a tradition that was so much a part of Jesus' life experience

Holy Communion Service at 7:00 PM

Good Friday (March 29th)  
Veneration of the Cross and Prayers at 7:00 PM

On the evening of this day we call "Good," be present as we journey with Jesus to the cross.  Come and discover a love that is unmeasured, a love that transforms our lives and the very world in which we live.


All of this leads up to Easter Sunday on March 31st at 10:00AM. St. Ansgar's Easter Worship is festive and joyous. Everyone is invited to ring bells and add a flower to our traditional floral cross. Also, consider beginning your morning with a breakfast served by our very own church council. Proceeds fund camperships to Calumet for St. Ansgar youth. Serving begins at 9AM. Happy Easter everyone!

Soren Kierkegaard Lenten Bible Study 4PM Sundays

Our Sunday Lenten Bible Study focused on Soren Kierkegaard will finally meet in person on this sunny Sunday afternoon at 4PM. It will continue at this same time through Lent. All St. Ansgar members and friends are invited. No previous experience with Kierkegaard is necessary.

For a fantastic introduction, check out Pastor Bill's You Tube video.