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FAITH
Christian author gives presentation D r. P a u l Maier, second vice president of the Luthera n Chu rchMissouri Synod, former profe s sor of ancient history at Western Michigan UniPaul versity and auMaier thor, visited Chaska last weekend. Maier gave presentations on how Christianity compares to other world religions. Maier said he wanted to show Christians “how beautifully grounded their own faith is.” Besides preaching at St. John’s, Maier also spoke to students at Mayer Lutheran High School. He said one of the questions he received was “What if someone attacks this
particular belief, how do you answer?” Maier was invited by St. John’s Lutheran Church par i shioner Nat h a n Mes s er. Messer is a new member of the Lutheran Laymen’s League, and said he arranged Maier’s visit to help renew local interest in the organization. Maier is the author of 18 nonfiction and historical fiction books on Christian topics, including “Skeleton in God’s Closet,” a religious fiction bestseller now in its 24th printing. His latest book, “The Constantine Codex,” was published this year.
2510 Chaska Boulevard, next to O’Reilly Auto Parts. The location had been used by Valley Home Bargains. The Ebenezer church has invited The River Church to join them, according to a press release from Pastor Rob Mapstone. The River Church had met at the Chaska Rex Cinema on Walnut Street for the past two years. The River will conduct its worship service at 9:30 a.m. and Ebenezer wi l l meet at 11:30 a.m., according to Mapstone. Noe Lara is pastor at Ebenezer.
Westbrook Church launched in Chaska
The River moves in with Ebenezer On Oct. 2, The River Church moved in with Iglesia Cristiana Ebenezer, a Hispanic congregation in Chaska. Ebenezer recently completed renovating the storefront at
We s t b r o o k C o m mu n it y Church was launched in Chaska on Sept. 18 at Clover Ridge Elementary School. The church is led by Pastor Kevin Sharpe, who comes with more than 20 years of pastoral
ministry experience, according to a Westbrook press release. A core group of about 100 members met for several months leading up to the September launch. “By receiving all that God wants to give us, and giving his blessings away, we will create a caring community where all can belong, become like Christ and be a blessing to the world,” states the Westbrook vision. “This mission stays true to the concept that people are the church; a community of people living life connected to each other, sharing in relationships, serving those in need and encouraging each other to love God. Having a specific church building is not necessary in order for a church to be born because a church plant brings people together with a common goal,” the Westbrook press release stated. “Westbrook recognized early on, there are many strong churches in the Chaska area,
and wanted to be careful that Westbrook is not seen as competition to them. Instead, the church wants to collaborate and meet the needs of the community – spiritually and practically; like partnering with local organizations, such as Love INC. It is Westbrook’s primary goal to reach people who do not yet have a church home,” the release stated. Besides church services, its programs will include a children and youth ministry and community outreach. The church, will ultimately operate independently, but is now being aided by Westwood Community Church in Chanhassen, which in turn had been founded 16 years ago by Wooddale Church of Eden Prairie. Westbrook will hold Sunday services at Clover Ridge, 114000 Hundertmark Road, at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. For more info, call (952) 856-2298 or visit www. westbrookonline.org.
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Westbrook Community Church staff includes Pastor Kevin Sharpe, Director of Ministries Traci Shiffer and Worship Leader Cory Anderson.
MILITARY
Rasmussen becomes Marine
Chaska Worship Directory To be a part of any Worship Directory in our publications call: 952-345-6578
A Place to Belong, Grow and Serve Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Offering a complete program of adult, youth, children’s ministries. Call for more information.
Christ Victorious Lutheran Church and Christ Victorious Preschool
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Chaska Moravian Church Since 1858
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Sunday Worship 9:30am 115 E. 4th St. • 952-448-4000
saint FALL WEEKEND andrew SCHEDULE at St. Andrew West Sunday 9:30 a.m. 112090 Hundertmark Rd (2 Blocks West of State 41 on Hundertmark)
Lutheran
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at St. Andrew Saturday 5:00 pm Pastoral Team Sunday 9:00 am and 10:30 am Alan Loose Sunday 6:00 pm LiveWire Tasha Genck Morton Roger Schindel
13600 Technology Drive
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Sundays at at 8:00, 8, 9:30 & 10:45 ••Sundays 9:30 & 10:45 am • Mondays at 6:30 p.m. ••Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Nursery at all Sunday services • Nursery staffed at all Services SUNDAY EDUCATION HOUR Located 4th a.m. & Oak • 9:30 toat 10:30 in downtown Chaska SUNDAY RADIO BROADCAST a.m. on KYCR 1570 AM Call 952-448-2433 for more •• 8:00 8:00 a.m on KWOM, 1600 AMinfo or visit www.stjohnschaska.org Located at 4th & Oak in downtown Chaska
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Temple of ECK
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East Union Lutheran Church
And now faith, hope, and love abide, and the greatest of these is love.
Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 am 448-1755 2510 Chaska Blvd.
Sunday School & Bible Class 8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
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Call 952-448-2433 for&more info. to Celebrating God’s Love Faithfulness or Generations visit www.stjohns-chaska.org All for over 125 years. Psalm 100
M a r i ne C pl . Joh n at h a n Woel fel was meritoriously promoted to his current rank during an Oct. 3 ceremony at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va. Woelfel, serving as a fi scal clerk with the logistics and embarkation section of MCSCG, was identified and selected by the command’s leadership for having a collective standard of proficiency and leadership that exceeded all of his peers and therefore best qualified to get promoted, according to a press release. Woelfel is also the current Marine of the Quarter at the unit. He was selected over the summer when he won a three-day competition. His father Mark Woel fel lives in the Bertha area, and his mother Virginia Woelfel lives in the Chaska area.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
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Woelfel promoted
Traditional Service 8:15 a.m. Education Hour for all ages 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Service 10:45 a.m. Crossings Service 6:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Biebighauser Preschool Director: Karen McDonald www.christvictorious.org 9860 Shady Oak Drive, Chaska MN 55318 952-443-2993
Saturdays 5:30 p.m. Sundays 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and Open Communion at all Services Nursery Provided
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Area native Pfc. Aaron Rasmussen, 22, earned the title “U.S. Marine” upon graduating from Marine Corps recruit training in San Diego on Aug. 12, 2011. Rasmussen faced the physically and mentally rigorous challenges, packed into the 13 weeks of Marine Corps boot camp. The training was designed to enhance raw talent and to create the morale and discipline required of all Marines. During recruit training, Rasmussen joined others from across the country to undertake the quest to be among the world’s military elite. He learned timehonored military customs and courtesies and mastered closeorder drill. The demanding physical fitness regimen placed Rasmussen in the best shape of his life. The training honed vital military skills such as marksmanship, first-aid, martial arts and leadership. Following approximately 10 days of leave, Rasmussen will attend school to learn his occupational specialty. Then Rasmussen will report to his fi rst duty station to gain further knowledge and experience serving with a Marine Corps unit. Rasmussen is a 2008 graduate of Chaska High School.
Jesica Lindquist, a freshman majoring in music education, is a trombonist with the Bemidji State University’s Jazz Band. The jazz band is an auditioned ensemble that meets four days a week for rehearsal and frequently performs for the public. M at t hew A nder son, of Carver, will play Doc in the Bethel University performance of “Crimes of the Heart” this October and November. Anderson is a senior majoring in political science and communication studies.
CORRECTION There was an error in the Oct. 6 photo essay “Spirit on display.” The flag corps pictured among the Homecoming photos was with Chaska’s middle school marching band program. Pictured (front to back): Natasha Singh, Becca Yarborough and Katelyn Bennis. The Herald is committed to providing accurate information. If you find an error or have a comment about a story, contact editor Mark Olson at (952) 345-6574 or editor@ chaskaherald.