Pray for Vanessa Stacknik & Family. Vanessa's grandma, Lois
Polley, went home to be with the Lord on May 8th.
A Seekers Picnic is planned at Minnehaha Falls on
Monday, May 29, at 11:00 am. For further details, contact Audrey
Sollie at (651) 686-6508. No Seekers Class or potluck today.
A Women's Guild Picnic is set for Tuesday, June 6, at 12:00
Noon in Verna Beckman's Party Room, 9401 Lyndale Ave S. Bring a salad
to share. We will have a sing-a-long program.
Open House for Mark Fleming: You are warmly invited to
come and celebrate Mark's graduation from Southwest Christian High on
Saturday, June 3, from 1:00-4:00 pm at 6122 Elliot Ave in Minneapolis.
~Thanks, Joy & Bruce Fleming
Open House for Ellen Koland to celebrate her
90th birthday on Saturday, June 3, 2:00-4:00 pm, at Village
Shores, 6501 Woodlake Drive, Richfield, in the Village Commons
(2nd Floor). No gifts please but cards are fine.
Graduation Open House: You are cordially invited to an open
house celebrating Rebecca Easterwood's graduation from Richfield High
on Sunday, June 4, from 2-5:00 pm, at 7121 Morgan Ave So in Richfield.
~Thanks, John & Pam
Graduation Open House: You are cordially invited to a
graduation open house celebrating Brett Friesen's graduation on
Sunday, June 11, from 1:00-4:00 pm, at 9340 Quinn Rd in Bloomington.
~Thanks, Jim & Joyce Friesen ~
MOPS Play Group will be meeting on the first and third Friday
of June, July, and August at Hiawatha Park from 9:30 - 11:30 am. All
moms and children are welcome.
YTD Giving: Local Ministries: $ 65,240 Budget: $
77,123
May 21, 2006 Outreach: $ 18,087 Budget $ 21, 538
Discussing the DaVinci Code
An Elective Class for Adults of All Ages
June 4th and 11th
Facilitator: Pastor Joel Sutton
June 4 Can We Trust the Four Gospels?
June 11 What's the Role of Women in
Christianity?
Junior Church Hike
Saturday, June 3rd
Meet at 9:00 am in Church Parking Lot
Kids will be brought home, 5-6:30 pm
Who: This is for all 4th, 5th, and
6th graders, kids who have attended VBS, Junior Church,
Stockade, Girls' Rock! or Salem ESL Classes.
Cost: To cover food, drinks, and pictures, we ask for a
contribution of $10.
What to Bring: Kids should dress for the weather. Long pants
are best and old shoes that can get dirty. Wear sunscreen and insect
spray.
Please RSVP: Call Ross Olson if you plan to attend at (612)
824-7691.
We rejoice with the following people who are making a public
commitment to Christ in baptism. You can read their testimonies in
your bulletin insert.
Vernette Wessman - 8:30 am Service
DeFeng Tian (Harry) -11:00 am Service
Congratulations and best wishes to the following seniors on
their high school graduations: They will be honored during our 11:00
am service.
Rebecca Easterwood (Richfield High School)
Mark Fleming (Southwest Christian High School)
Brett Friesen (Jefferson High School, Bloomington)
Carl Holman (Jefferson High School, Bloomington)
Cicy Song (Southwest High School)
Vanessa Stacknik (South High School)
Graduation Open House: You are cordially invited to a
graduation open house celebrating Rebecca Easterwood's graduation from
Richfield High School on Sunday, June 4, from 2:00-5:00 pm, at 7121
Morgan Ave So in Richfield. ~ Thanks, John & Pam Easterwood
~
Open House for Ellen Koland to celebrate her
90th birthday on Saturday, June 3, 2:00-4:00 pm, at Village
Shores, 6501 Woodlake Drive, Richfield, in the Village Commons
(2nd Floor). No gifts please but cards are fine.
Junior Church Hike: Kids finishing 4th,
5th, and 6th grades are invited on Saturday,
June 3. We meet in the church parking lot at 9:00 am. Bring $10 for
food, drink, and pictures.
Thank you (though I'm not completely out of the woods yet) for
your visits, calls, cards, and prayers! It's very heart warming to
know that friends care. "May the Lord, the maker of heaven and
earth, bless you from Zion." Ps.134:3 ~
Sincerely, Warren L. Ahlgren ~
Discussing the DaVinci Code
3 Week Elective Class for Adults of All Ages
Begins Today through June 11
Facilitator: Pastor Joel Sutton
Today What Can History Really Tell Us?
June 4 Can We Trust the Four Gospels?
June 11 What's the Role of Women in
Christianity?
Thank you to everyone for your concern, prayers, cards, and
calls following Betty's surgery. ~ Art & Betty Osterlund
Congratulations to Katie Goodman, who graduated from Crown
College on Saturday, May 13th.
The family of Bev & Ollie Stone want your congregation to
know how very special you are. Bev & Ollie were so rich to have
such a loving church family, and we want to thank you.
Baby Dedications: Our prayers and support are with the families
who will be dedicating their children to the Lord this morning during
the 11:00 am service. They are as follows:
Brian & Jennifer Bartle with Luke
Pascal & Tchotchovi Dablaka with Paulina
Jason & Tami Olson with Annika
Harry & Angel Tian with Faith
Dental Mission Trip: Please pray for Glenn Hultstrand and his
team as they minister in Peru from May 12 to 22.
Our Annual Business Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 15, at
7:00 pm. The following people have been nominated and will be voted on
at the meeting:
Council: Steve Mondy (Chair), John Symington, Ardese
Barrett, Apryl Hultstrand and Jeff Olson; Marilyn Fisher (Council
Secretary); Outreach: Glenn Hultstrand (Chair);
Nurture: Cheryl Vatsaas (Chair); Worship:
Jerry McDonald (Vice Chair); Caring: John Londborg (Vice
Chair); and Finance & Property: Steve Rose (Chair)
and Brian Gallagher.
A Baptism Service is planned for Sunday, May 21st.
If you are interested in being baptized, please call the church office
at (612) 827-4705 or note this on your Welcome Card.
Open House for Ellen Koland to celebrate her
90th birthday on Saturday, June 3, 2:00-4:00 pm, at Village
Shores, 6501 Woodlake Drive, Richfield, in the Village Commons
(2nd Floor). No gifts please but cards are fine.
Are your church library books overdue? Please return to the
church library as soon as possible! Thank you.
3 Week Elective Class for Adults of All Ages
Discussing the Da Vinci Code
Begins Sunday May 21 to June 11
Facilitator: Pastor Joel Sutton
You are invited to a Heat Your Seat open house today in the
boiler room following each service. We're grateful for God's goodness
to us and for everyone who has contributed and worked on this project.
Contributions are still welcome.
Blood Pressure Check: Parish Nurses will be available today
in the gym during fellowship time.
You are invited to a bridal shower for Libby Adams this
afternoon at 3:00 pm in Room #2. She is registered at Target, Marshall
Field, and Pottery Barn.
White Cross is in need of all cotton sheets for bandages. Their
next meeting is Tuesday, May 9, at 9:00 am.
VBS Painting Day is Saturday, May 13th. Wear your
paint clothes, grab a brush, and help paint the sets for VBS. Strictly
paint-by-number, no experience needed. We will start at 9:00 am, and
we hope to be done by noon. Lunch will be provided. If you have
questions, contact Sherie McClun.
Baby Dedication: Our next Baby Dedication will be on Sunday,
May 14 (Mother's Day). If you would like your baby dedicated, please
call the church office.
Our Annual Business Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 15, at
7:00 pm. The following people have been nominated and will be voted on
at the meeting:
Council: Steve Mondy (Chair), John Symington, Ardese
Barrett, Apryl Hultstrand and Jeff Olson; Outreach:
Glenn Hultstrand (Chair); Nurture: Cheryl Vatsaas
(Chair); Worship: Jerry McDonald (Vice Chair);
Caring: John Londborg (Vice Chair); and F &
P: Steve Rose (Chair) and Brian Gallagher.
MOPS is looking for volunteers to help serve the tea at our
MOPS group on May 19th from 9:30-11:30 am. Contact Kimber
at (612) 518-4044 or kimber_carter {at} hotmail.com.
A Baptism Service is planned for Sunday, May 21st.
If you are interested in being baptized, please call the church office
at (612) 827-4705 or note this on your Welcome Card.
Open House for Ellen Koland to celebrate her
90th birthday on Saturday, June 3, 2:00-4:00 pm, at Village
Shores, 6501 Woodlake Drive, Richfield, in the Village Commons
(2nd Floor). No gifts please but cards are fine.
Are your church library books overdue? Please return to the
church library as soon as possible! Thank you.
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