Welcome to Incarnation!
If you are new to Incarnation or you want to learn more about Incarnation ministries, please complete this online form we’ll use to connect you to a ministry leader according to your interests.
Livestreaming Schedule
Worship, April 28, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
All livestreamed worship will be on Vimeo but you don’t need a Vimeo account to view the livestream. The livestream will begin about ten minutes prior to the start of the service so you can make sure you’re able to connect.
All live-streamed worship will be on Vimeo but you don’t need a Vimeo account to view the livestream. The livestream will begin about ten minutes prior to the start of the service so you can make sure you’re able to connect.
The links:
Connect to Worship 9:00 a.m. HERE
Prelude
Welcome
Opening of Worship
Hymn — Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen! #377
Prayer
Anthem
Reading — John 15: 1-8
Sermon
Hymn — O Blessed Spring #447
Prayers/Creed
Communion — All are welcome
Next Steps
Hymn — For the Fruit of All Creation #679
Postlude
Connect to Worship 10:30 a.m. HERE
Prelude
Welcome
Songs — The King Is Here, Oh Praise
Baptism of Corina Iacono
Reading — John 15: 1-8
Sermon
Special Music
Communion — All are welcome
Next Steps
Song — Stronger
Sending
Postlude — God Is on the Throne
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Download a PDF of a guide for families worshiping together
Thank you for your continued commitment to the ministries at Incarnation. These ministries are vital to our church’s worship and we would love to invite you to give so we can continue to support them. If you have questions regarding setting up a recurring donation or making a gift via Stock, an IRA or a Donor Advised Fund, please contact Amy Faymoville, Gifts Manager at: afaymoville@incarnationmn.org.
Baptism
Baptized on Sunday, April 28, at the 10:30 a.m. worship service, Corina Margaret Iacono, daughter of Britney and Daniel Iacono.
Memorial Services at Incarnation
Funeral service for Frank Weiss III on Monday, April 29, 2024. Visitation at 10:00 am, Service at 11:00 am, Luncheon at 12:00 pm.
Funeral service for Gretchen Kvikstad on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Visitation at 1:00 pm, Service at 2:00 pm, Refreshments at 3:00 pm.
Funeral service for Roger Mattison on Friday, May 10, 2024. Visitation at 10:00 am, Service at 11:00 am, Luncheon at 12:00 pm.
Worship Banner
The “Morning of the Resurrection” banner features a watery landscape lit from above by a burst of light. The bright aura signifies Christ and his promise of redemption. The water moving toward the light suggests our life journey, buoyed by waters of Baptism, leading us toward our final resting place in heaven. White and gold, the liturgical colors for Easter season, symbolize purity, light, glory and joy.
Giving Statements
1st Quarter Giving Statements were sent out electronically on Wednesday, April 24 at approximately 12:30 pm. Check your email to view your giving statement via the link to your giving account in Realm. If you did not receive your electronic statement, please check your SPAM/Junk folder to see if it was blocked by your email provider.
Please be sure to update the church office if your email address has changed. We currently use email addresses for sending both giving statements and for connecting with you for other church communication.
Note: For those that have requested a giving statement be mailed to them, please note that they should arrive in homes by May 4.
Solid Ground
You are invited to attend Solid Ground’s “Every Family Needs a Home” breakfast. Funds raised at the breakfast support Solid Ground’s work to provide families experiencing homelessness with the hope and opportunity needed to thrive. To join others from our community at this inspiring event, email Diane Betterley or register using the link below and indicate “Incarnation” in your seating preference.
Helping Families Build Strong Foundations
Join us for our 19th annual Breakfast to Benefit Solid Ground: Registration is free! Register Now!
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Vadnais Heights Commons
Our Breakfast is an inspiring morning of community and philanthropy.
The morning will include a time for community conversation, a personal testimony from a Solid Ground participant, time to connect with Solid Ground staff, and an opportunity to financially support our work of preventing and ending homelessness.
All Hands on Hope MobilePackTM
The All Hands on Hope MobilePackTM began on Wednesday, April 24. We are so thankful for all the volunteers, both meal-packers and behind-the-scenes helpers, that are contributing to feeding more than 1,683 kids for one year. We are still accepting donations and looking for volunteers to help with the cleanup shift, which is Sunday, April 28 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM visit this link for more information. You can also donate using REALM or drop off a check at Incarnation.
Check back next week to hear our exciting results!
2024 All Hands on Hope MobilePackTM
We are still looking for volunteers and donations. Specifically, volunteers are needed during the clean-up shift on Sunday, April 28 from 2:30-5:30pm. Simply scan the QR code to donate or register to volunteer. Thank you!
Red Cross Blood Drive — Schedule an Appointment to Donate Blood
It’s spring! It’s hard to believe that incarnation’s next Red Cross blood drive is only a month and a half away. We’d love to have you schedule an appointment to donate blood and help save lives.
The drive will be Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Click on the link to schedule, or call Gil Hartley (651-270-5376).
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Incarnation Lutheran
March MN FoodShare Campaign a Huge Success!
On behalf of the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf Action Group, I want to extend a HUGE THANKS for making this year’s March MN FoodShare campaign a HUGE success. Through your generosity, we donated 2518 pounds (that’s over a ton!!) of non-perishable items and $12,770! Thank you for your giving to help our neighbors who struggle with food insecurity. Blessings to you all this Easter season.
Thank-You From the Mounds View School Board
Thank you for your donation of $30,000 for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. Gifts like yours make it possible for the District to provide services to many members of our community. We are grateful to you for making the Mounds View Public Schools a priority. We appreciate your contribution.
—Diane Glasheen, Chair, Mounds View School Board
Position Available — Assistant Teacher for Preschool
Incarnation Preschool is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an Assistant Teacher role for the upcoming school year. The part time position is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:15 am-1:45 pm. Additional hours are required throughout the school year for meetings, trainings, prep work, orientation, and school events. Substituting hours are also available if interested. For more information and job descriptions, contact Kirsten Henry at khenry@incarnationmn.org or 651-766-0723.
Children’s Ministry — VBS
At Scuba Vacation Bible School, June 17 – 20, kids will be diving into friendship with God! Scuba is filled with awesome Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, and touch! Hands-on science experiments, team-building games, unforgettable Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life.
It takes many team members to help fill out key roles at Vacation Bible School. If you are interested in leading games, assisting at any of our station rotations, or helping with decorating, contact Rebecca at rchristiansen@incarnationmn.org to see how your gifts will best be used at Scuba, Vacation Bible School.
Summer Hymns
Do you have a favorite hymn that you’d like to sing at the 9 a.m. worship service this summer? Submit one or several choices to Director of Traditional Worship, Amy Maakestad or leave a note in her mailbox.
Kairos in April
Kairos meets Sunday Mornings at 10:15 a.m.
in the Fireside Room Mondays, Zoom, 7-8:30 p.m.
Today, April 28, 10:15 a.m., Fireside Room
Friends of Hurama: Serving and Empowering the Most Vulnerable
The Huruma Centre Children’s Home in Iringa, Tanzania, now home to 93 children who without the Huruma ministry. Most of these children come from very dire circumstances and, if not for the ministry of the Huruma Centre, would be trafficked and eventually die. Pastor Chris Smith, former Incarnation interim pastor and active collaborator with the Hurama Centre and Iringa Diocese, will share how Hurama meets their daily needs and provides education that helps them grow up to be productive young adults.
Helping Paws will present an overview of how Assistance Dogs are trained and an example of the skills taught to further people’s independence and enhance quality of life.
Thursday, May 23rd. Grace Hall doors open at 10:00am. Program at 10:30am.
Lunch to follow. Cost $10.00. PLEASE make a reservation with the church office.
Drop-In for College-Age to Young Adult Men
This drop-in gathering is a chance to get together on Tuesday evenings to get to know one another, learn about texts from the Bible, and talk about how the texts apply to our lives. There is also an option to stay for basketball or pickleball in Incarnation Hall after the group. The next gathering is this Tuesday, April 23 from 7:00-830 p.m., at Incarnation.
Pickleball Ends May 23
Please note: The last day of Pickleball for the summer will be May 23. Pickleball will start again in the fall.
Cemetery Mowing and Gardening Volunteers Needed
Our church cemetery needs volunteers to help on the grounds of our beautiful church cemetery.
Mowing volunteers work in teams each week to keep the grass cut and trimmed. The teams of 3 or 4 mow once every 6 or 7 weeks so each volunteer will “work” about 3-4 times each summer. Training of volunteers will be provided, and we schedule mowing shifts well in advance. Mowing will take approximately 2 hours of your time. We currently have about 20 volunteers but could definitely use more volunteers.
Garden volunteers also will work approximately 4 times per summer and we also schedule these times well in advance. Our team is made up of about 15 volunteers but because of busy schedules, we could also involve more volunteers keeping our flower gardens beautiful.
If you would like to help, please email Bill Reichwald (bill.reichwald@gmail.com) and we will provide details and and answer questions.
From the Safety Team
The Incarnation Safety Team is looking for additional members to be part of this important conversation that happens once a month. We are looking for a chairperson and additional members to be part of the Safety Team. If you have experience with safety and security or are passion about creating a safe environment here at Incarnation, we would love to welcome you to the team. Email Rebecca at rchristiansen@incarnationmn.org
Growing Through Loss Series Offered
The Growing Through Loss series provides an opportunity for individuals to obtain information and support for a variety of loss and grief issues. It is offered at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1900 7th St. NW, New Brighton.
The dates are Mondays until May 13, 6:45 – 9:00 p.m. Brochures are available at the Welcome Kiosk.
Weekly Update
We’re still going strong! Wednesday began the All Hands On Hope MobilePack, which many of our small groups served at. So far (and nearly half-way through), 600+ kids will be fed for a year. This amazing result will keep growing, thanks to you. Sign up link above. Pastor Joel’s celebration and send-off is Wednesday, 5/1, 6:00-7:00pm. As you know, the choir room piano was damaged during the MSM/HSM lock-in on Feb 18/19. We are still working to rebuild trust, reach for accountability, and realize a deeper sense of our common unity. Thank you for your patience and grace during this blessed (and tedious) process.
Registration for 2024-25 Confirmation/MSM (based on incoming/rising grade level)
- 6th Grade
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
- 9th Grade
- Here’s the eval google form for current students/families in the program
NEW PROGRAM UPDATE!! After-School Hangout for Middle Schoolers
Wednesdays, May 1 thru June 5. 2:30–4:30pm. For all middle school students. Come for smoothies and other snacks, wi-fi, board games, movies, game room, etc. Weather permitting, we’ll be outside. Enter through Door 2. If you have a blender and/or want to volunteer, please contact Nate.
Are you called to be a Confirmation Guide or 8th Grade Confirmation Mentor?
It doesn’t take much time, and it makes a huge difference to our youth - Details here.
School’s Out Bash
See the feature below. Help us celebrate another school year. Click HERE to sign up.
Connect to Serve
- Be a Small Group Co-Guide for MSM/Confirmation/HSM – view info
- Serve in the Nursery at 9:00am – visit our Birth-Kindergarten webpage
- For our game room (classrooms 28-30), we’re looking for a Nintendo Switch or Xbox gaming consoles (anything, really!) – email Nate
- Hang out with middle school kids, Wednesdays after school, 2:30-5:00pm – email Nate
- Serve cookies and coffee on Sunday (2 hrs) – sign up here
- Serve pizza on Wednesday night (2 hrs)– sign up here
- Other service opportunities, here
- Contact Nate with questions
To view our schedules and loads of other stuff, head to our msm or hsm webpages
Let’s celebrate the end the school year and the start of summer! This is a huge opportunity to show up for our community. Around 40 volunteers are needed.
School’s Out Bash Volunteer Signup Button Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C45ABAB28A57-49253041-schools
Disaster Response
Lutheran Disaster Response shares God’s hope, healing and renewal with people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world. When the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need. Learn more.
International:
- Middle East Crisis
- Eastern Europe Crisis Response
- Horn of Africa Drought
- Middle East Crisis
- Middle East & Europe Refugee Crisis
- South Sudan Relief
- AMMPARO: Protecting Migrants
Domestic:
Like Lutheran Disaster Response on Facebook, follow @ELCALDR on Twitter and follow @ELCA_LDR on Instagram.
Altar Flowers
If you would like to have altar flowers given in honor or memory of someone, please contact the Incarnation Office at 651-484-7213 to sign up (cost: $25). Donations help offset the cost of the beautiful flowers that the Worship Arts team provides. Altar flowers express our love for God, enhance our gathering around the Word and Sacrament, and represent changing seasons both inthe church year and nature.