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News & Notes: May 2006

May 28, 2006

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.


May 21, 2006

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?


May 14, 2006

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


May 7, 2006

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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