The Summit

Crossroads

I would like to introduce myself. I am LeAnn Peterson. I have been married to Eric for 13 years (This month). We have three wonderful children, Anna (almost 11 yrs old), Gunnar (9 yrs old), and Emmalee (7 yrs old). I was born and raised in Rockford. I have always attended Lutheran churches (Our saviors until I was in 6th Grade, First Lutheran until Jan 2006 & Alpine since March 2006. I worked full-time for three lung doctors & I am a certified professional coder (A fancy title for insurance clerk). So, along with working full-time, and raising a family, I will be enjoying working with the youth of this church. Even though I am busy I am always here for the youth and their families. Below are my numbers and email that you can reach me at.

I have always been a person who has believed in God. I don’t know of a day that I didn’t but I have had my times that my walk has gotten stronger and more personal with Christ.

I was a youth director for our old church for a time, I have taught Sunday school for a total of 26 years, done children sermon for a total of 20 years. I have helped and been in charge of vacation bible school for many years. I have just started my third year of church council here at Alpine (with a total of 9 years). I come with wanting youth to know how much they are loved and how special they are to Jesus and to us at Alpine.

If you want to know more, please join me on Thursday, April 8th at 6:30pm at church. Please bring your questions and ideas of what you want to see the youth doing and hear what I have planned.

Email: alpineyouth@comcast.net

Crossroads

As you can see the Title of the youth newsletter is called “crossroads”. This comes from Jeremiah 6:16…(This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look;…ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your soul.”)

When we come to crossroads in our life we need to ask which way is the right way (God’s way) and follow it and if we do, our soul will be at rest. If we go the path of the world (against God) we will not have rest in our lives, or our souls.

Up coming events

No Sunday school this Sunday 4/4/10

April 4th Easter Bunch from 9:00-10:00am

April 4th Easter egg hunt – immediately after 10am service

April 8th – 6:30pm- Meet and Greet with Le Ann Peterson
Everyone is invited to attend- Jr. & Sr. High, Parents, Kids who are younger, and all adults. Everyone!!

April 10th – 12:00-1:30pm Arts Ministry (4th-12th Grade)

April 18th – 6:00pm-8:00pm – Family Night – Bring snacks to share and a beverage. Open to everyone. This is a lot of fun!!

CAMP – “TACT” June 20-25, 2010

Confirmation on Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Sunday school at 9:15am- (On April 11th- May 23rd)

Alpine will host blood drive for the Rock River Valley Blood Center on May 3, 2010 from 3:00PM to 7:00PM. The bloodmobile will be located in the Alpine Lutheran Church parking lot. A signup sheet will be posted prior to the event for specific times. You are welcome to come, however, without reservations.

Thank you in advance to all who are eligible.

Far and away the most sacred week of the year to Christians is the one that precedes Easter. Called Holy Week, it commemorates the final week in the earthly life of Jesus, culminating with his resurrection from the dead. For centuries the Christian Church has given believers the opportunity to journey with Jesus through worship, as we pause along the way to remember the most significant events. It behooves us to participate with our fellow Christians in the Holy Week journey.

Palm Sunday, March 28, choir cantata, “The Lenten Sketches”

We’ll gather in the narthex for both the 8:00 & 10:30 services to receive our palms. The choir will give the passion message in song.

 Maundy Thursday, April 1, 11 AM & 7 PM.

 Holy Communion at both services, but at the evening service it will take place in the “Upper Room” around the cross.

 Good Friday, April 2, 7:00 PM

In this “Tenebrae” (gradual darkening) service, the Seven Last Sayings of Jesus from the Cross will be reflected upon as the cross is raised.

 Easter Sunday, April 4, 8:00 and 10:00 AM – Christ is risen, Alleluia! 

 Inside Page

Youth Page

Those Who Serve

Ushers: (8:00) Arnie Johnson, Les Johnson, Curt Moen, Gil Okeson

(10:30) Bob Fanello, Tom Funk, Jon Hill, Pete Todd

Ambassadors: (8:00) Chuck & Janet Gentry

(10:30) Taylor Boustead, Diana Sundeen, Maribeth Gillette, Kim Gustafson

Elements: (8:00) Karl & Deb Okeson (10:30) Volunteers

Acolytes: (8:00) Korissa Ostic (10:30) Chase Pottinger

Lectors: (8:00) Orv Kersten (10:30) Ashley Naleway

Lay Assistants: (8:00) Sid Robinson, Dale Olson (10:30) Ashley Naleway, Craig Shelton

Altar Guild: (8:00) Janet Gentry (10:30) Cary Ralston

As in year’s past, we are in charge of the Easter Brunch, Sun. April 4^th. We will need youth at church to set up, to help serve, and to clean up. Please plan to help in some way.

 Who Am I: I have one sister and 2 pets. In my spare time, I love to spend time with my family and friends and read. I have been very involved at church. Something people may not know about me is that I am a national trampoline champion. When I graduate, I intend to go to college and major in Early Childhood Development. My initials are S C.

Katie’s Cup Conversations will be holding a three part series of talks entitled “Havoc in Haiti”. The first will be on Tues., Mar. 30th, 11:45 – 1:00 p.m., with Father David Beauvais speaking about Project Hope, a 12-year-old Catholic mission effort in Haiti. Reservations are required for the lunch and program, $10, or program only, $5. Please call RALM for more information or reservations.

The Youth will be serving an Easter Brunch, Sun., April 4th from 9-10 in Fellowship Hall. A free-will offering will be taken for the youth to use towards the camp programs. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will provide supplemental funds. Donations of coffeecake, rolls and juice can be dropped off on Sat.

Join Alpine Academy Mar. 30th – April 1st in the lower level of the school – right outside Fellowship Hall.  We will have students’ artwork displayed and also have a Scholastic Book Fair.  All of the proceeds will benefit the school Library.  Please stop by and view our amazing artists and their works of art.  And while you are there maybe you will find a good book for your child’s Easter Basket.

Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on Sun., April 4th, immediately after 10:00 service has ended. Everyone is welcome to attend. Weather permitting the hunt will take place outside, down by the gym.