Bridal Shower: Please join us for a bridal shower in honor of Katie Hucek on Sunday, March 5, 2:30 PM, at church. Katie is registered at Target, Kohls, and Crate & Barrel.

Summer Camp is just around the corner! Herb Bloomquist, director of Camp Shamineau, will be sharing about camp during the morning service on March 5.

First Free Summer Camp Scholarships are being offered for 1^st -12^th graders. If your child regularly attends First Free, the church will provide a scholarship of $75-$100 toward the cost of one Shamineau/Rock Ridge or Camp Nathanael camp. Details and application forms are available at the Creekside Canteen or email cheryl {at} vatsaas.org . Complete and return this form to the church office by March 26.

Worship Team: Your presence is requested on Sunday, March 5, at 11:00 AM in Sanctuary. We will be discussing the upcoming change to two services from Easter to mid-June. Please reply with regrets only to Debbie Smith by March 1.

Women's Guild: All ladies are invited to join us on Tuesday, March 7, at 1:00 PM. Our speaker will be Mary Johnson.

Senior Singles will meet for lunch at Steak 'n Ale on Sunday, March 12 at 12:30 PM.

Singles & Couples in their 20's: A new Adult Bible Fellowship group for Singles & Couples in their 20's is starting up. This class meets on Sundays at 11:00 AM in the room behind the balcony. To those who are visiting, new to the church, or have an interest, come check it out.

Blood Pressure Screening will be available on Sunday, March 5. The Parish Nurses will be available in the library from 9:00-9:25 AM. Please bring your list of medications.

Sunday Morning Parking: In order to accommodate guests and those in need of close parking, please leave the parking lot across the street and the curb side parking in front of the church open for those people. Thank you.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $357,156 Budget: $411,566
Feb. 19, 2006 Outreach: $109,837 Budget $120,212
Total HEAT YOUR SEAT given through Feb. 19 $108,344

Child Dedications: Our prayers and support are with the families who will be dedicating their children to the Lord this morning: Joel & JoAnn Burns with Rohan, Mark & Alema Erickson with Nicholas, Troy & Johanna Holliday with Abigail.

Our Special Thanks! Today we will have a time of appreciation for Pastors Joel and Eric. Thank you notes and a gift basket will be available during our Fellowship Time.

Thank You: During the month of February, let's take a few moments to write a note of thanks to someone in our church family…you will make their day!

Bridal Shower: Please join us for a bridal shower in honor of Katie Hucek on Sunday, March 5, 2:30 PM, at church. Katie is registered at Target, Kohls, and Crate & Barrel.

You are invited: Craig & Connie Hucek and Bob & Paulette Goodman invite you to attend the wedding of their children, Katie Hucek and Jordan Goodman on Friday, March 24, at 7:00 PM. Invitations are in the foyer.

Worship Team: Your presence is requested on Sunday, March 5, at 11:00 AM in Sanctuary. We will be discussing the upcoming change to two services from Easter to mid-June. Please reply with regrets only to Debbie Smith by March 1.

Singles & Couples in their 20's: A new Adult Bible Fellowship group for Singles & Couples in their 20's is starting up. This class meets on Sundays at 11:00 AM in the room behind the balcony. To those who are visiting, new to the church, or have an interest, come check it out.

MOPS is in need of some help setting up on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6:30 PM. If you can help, call Vanessa Beckett at (612) 721-6885.

Sunday Morning Parking: In order to accommodate guests and those in need of close parking, please leave the parking lot across the street and the curb side parking in front of the church open for those people. Thank you.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $350,058 Budget: $402,810
Feb. 12 Outreach: $108,802 Budget $117,654
Total HEAT YOUR SEAT given through Feb. 12 $108,344

Upcoming Fellowship Dinners: Friday, March 10 or Saturday, March 25. More information.

You are invited: Craig & Connie Hucek and Bob & Paulette Goodman invite you to attend the wedding of their children, Katie Hucek and Jordan Goodman on Friday, March 24, at 7:00 PM. Invitations are in the foyer.

Interested in joining choir? If you love the Lord and can sing, talk to Rick Olson here at church on Sunday or call him during the week at (612) 729-4662.

Sunday Morning Parking: In order to accommodate guests and those in need of close parking, please leave the parking lot across the street and the curb side parking in front of the church open for those people. Thank you.

Commissions and Finance & Property Board will meet on Sunday, February 12, beginning at 5:00 PM. Council will meet at 7:30 PM.

Quarterly Business Meeting: Our next meeting is set for Monday, February 13, at 7:00 PM.

MOPS Spa Day: We are looking for a few volunteers to help on February 17. Please contact Kimber Carter for more information, (612) 518-4044 or kimber_carter {at} hotmail.com.

Baby Dedication Sunday: On Sunday, February 19, we will have a service of child dedication. If you are interested in participating, please call the church office at (612) 827-4705.

MOPS is in need of some help setting up on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6:30 PM. If you can help, call Vanessa Beckett at (612) 721-6885.

Outreach Sunday & Potluck: Our next Outreach Sunday is scheduled for February 26. We will be having missionaries Ernest & Donna Manges, who work with the EFCA-IM in the Philippines and Ben & Debra ____ with EFCA-IM in France. A missionary panel will be held in place of adult ABF's and youth Sunday school. Plus don't miss out on the potluck afterwards. If your last name begins with A-L, please bring a hot dish to share or M-Z bring a salad to share.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $341,468 Budget: $394,053
Feb. 5 Outreach: $104,575 Budget $115,096
Total HEAT YOUR SEAT given through Feb. 5 $107,244

Interested in joining choir? If you love the Lord and can sing, talk to Rick Olson here at church on Sunday or call him during the week at (612) 729-4662.

Sunday Morning Parking: In order to accommodate guests and those in need of close parking, please leave the parking lot across the street and the curb side parking in front of the church open for those people. Thank you.

Women's Guild: On February 7 we will get together at 1:00 PM with a special speaker and missionary to France, Debra ____. Younger mothers are welcome to join in our gatherings. Child care is provided. If you are interested in putting together a creative skit or form of communication to invite younger ladies, please contact Janice Nielsen.

Chaim Class Social: On February 11 at 6:00 PM, they will have an outing to the Macaroni Grill at 7651 France Ave S in Edina. This is an Adults Only event.

Commissions, Finance & Property Board, and Council will meet on Sunday, February 12, beginning at 5:00 PM.

Quarterly Business Meeting: Our next meeting is set for Monday, February 13, at 7:00 PM.

MOPS Spa Day: We are looking for a few volunteers to help on February 17. Please contact Kimber Carter for more information, (612) 518-4044 or kimber_carter {at} hotmail.com.

MOPS is in need of some help setting up on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6:30 PM. If you can help, call Vanessa Beckett at (612) 721-6885.

Outreach Sunday & Potluck: Our next Outreach Sunday is scheduled for February 26. We will be having missionaries Ernest & Donna Manges, who work with the EFCA-IM in the Philippines and Ben & Debra ____ with EFCA-IM in France. A missionary panel will be held in place of adult ABF's and youth Sunday school. Plus don't miss out on the potluck afterwards. If your last name begins with A-L, please bring a hot dish to share or M-Z bring a salad to share.

YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $326,272 Budget: $376,539
Jan. 22 Outreach: $100,606 Budget $109,981
Total HEAT YOUR SEAT given through Jan. 22 $107,114