VBS - SHIPWRECKED: Rescued by Jesus Sunday, July 22 Thursday, July 26 6:00pm-8:00pm

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1 2018 Family of Christ Lutheran Church th Street West Lakeville MN VBS - SHIPWRECKED: Rescued by Jesus, July 22 Thursday, July 26 6:00pm-8:00pm Send your kids on an impacting island adventure as they discover how Jesus rescues us through life s storms! VBS is for all children ages 3years old through 4th grade. (Middle school and high school students are encouraged to volunteer to help out.) Registration: $25 per person with a $70 maximum per family. Music CDs: $8. Learn the songs at home or in the car! Light meal provided from 5:15pm to 5:45pm. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are in need of volunteers to make our VBS week fun and successful! Crew Leaders, Station Leaders, helpers and meal organizers are all jobs we need to fill. Please talk to Sherry Goodman if you are willing to help part or all of the week. Thanks! **There will be a short meeting for all volunteers on, July 15th, after worship, in the conference room. HELP PICK UP DECORATIONS & DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR VBS We need help picking up decorations from Messiah Lutheran on Thursday, July 19th at 8:00pm. Pick up trucks, trailers and vans are welcome! AND Help decorate the church for 'Shipwrecked'.Saturday, July 21st beginning at 9am. Talk to Sherry. DONATIONS NEEDED: Please check out the bulletin board area in the hall for items needed for VBS. We need bottled water, snack items, cargo nets & tiki torches (for decorations) and lots more. Thank YOU! VBS, July 29th Join us as our youth celebrate the end of their VBS week by sharing music and other amazing gifts. 1

2 Summer Worship Series Our Stories One of the things that makes a great story even better is the potential to find ourselves in it. It becomes our story. That s certainly true of the stories in the bible. This summer we ll look at some of the most well-known and more obscure stories in the bible. In them we ll discover the truth about God and the truth about ourselves. July 1: Abraham and Sarah- Blessed to be a Blessing July 8: Queen Esther- Standing up for What s Right July 15: Mary and Martha- Balancing Life July 22: Feeding the Miracles of Abundance July 29: Joshua and the Wall- Justice of God August 5: Food in a Faith Crisis- God will Provide August 12: Deborah the Leader- God calls us to stand up for Justice August 19: Swallowing Jonah- God is faithful, even when we struggle to be August 26: Promising Naomi- Promises do Matter Planning for the Future In the past couple years, we have completed a vision, mission, and value plan for Family of Christ and now it s time for the next step. We are looking for individuals to serve on task forces who would help us with short and long-term planning. If you have gifts of planning and seeing the bigger picture, please let Pastor Brent, Lisa Tulisaari, or the office know. Planning will occur for two to three meetings from mid July through the end of August. Living Your Strengths Wednesday, August 22nd 6:30-8:30 As a congregation we would like to help you to identify and affirm your giftedness and talents and begin to use them to live your life to the fullest. Using the Clifton Strengths Finder we will begin this journey with a new group this summer. Our hope is to have all of our members to be part of this program. Cost is $20 and includes the test and a book. If you already know your Strengths Finder themes then there is no cost. Registration by August 12 th. Contact Pastor Brent with any questions. Sign up at office@familyofchrist.com or on the bulletin board in the narthex. 2

3 July Mission of the Month - The Drawer THE DRAWER collects and distribute NEW socks and underwear to men, women, and children. This grass roots ministry receives donations from community members, non-profits, and faith-based organizations. They also will provide training and support for organizations who wish to provide and distribute in their own ministry. August Mission of the Month Lutheran Disaster Response This month our noisy offering will be used to support ELCA s Lutheran Disaster Response. LDR brings God s hope, healing and renewal to people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world. When the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need. LDR collaborates with other disaster response organizations and religious entities in the United States and around the world. LDR strives to help the church continue to be church in the midst of disaster following Christ s call to bring hope and healing to our neighbor in need. Our noisy offering goes to support local, regional and international missions. Thank you for your generosity. FINANCIAL UPDATE May 2018 Total income for the month was $28,597 Total expenses for the month was $29,664 YTD Giving: $156,312 - Budgeted YTD: $ 160,880 (as of May 31, 2018) JUNE GIVING TO DATE Date Attendance Giving Electronic Giving GENERAL FUND 06/03/ $2,946 $4,275 $7,221 06/10/ $1,974 $3,808 $5,782 06/17/ $2,473 $5,325 $7,798 06/24/ $3,616 $1,925 $5,541 Family of Christ Staff Ministry Team: Pastor: Brent Erler, Pastor, Ext. 202 Faith Formation: Sherry Goodman, Ext. 206 Musicians: Mary Wescott, Laura Porter-Jones, Morgan Jones, Jessica Christensen Choir: Debra Capener Administrative Asst: Linda Bauer Family of Christ Lutheran Church is a member of the ELCA us at: office@familyofchrist.com Visit us at: Telephone: Office Hours: 9:00-3:30 Tues Thurs Closed Monday & Friday FoCus is a monthly publication of Family of Christ Lutheran Church. Please contact the church office to submit items for publication in our newsletter. 3

4 Worship Planning, July 1 st at 10:45 As we look at the future of our worship we could use your help. Join us for a conversation on what this could look like and things we need to be aware of, after worship in the conference room. WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY RETREAT All women of Family of Christ are invited to attend. The Women s Bible Study Retreat has been scheduled for Monday, July 9 th at the home of Jeanne Miller. We will begin at 9:30am and finish up at approximately 3:00pm. Our study this year is entitled Let Us Pray from the Gather Magazine. We will study the Paradoxes of Prayer, The Practices of Prayer, and The Expressions of Prayer. Bring your Bibles, and the June and July/August Gather Magazine. Let Linda Bartz know if you will need a copy of the Bible Study. We will enjoy a potluck salad luncheon, so bring your favorite summer salad. Please RSVP to Jeanne Miller or Linda Bartz at lindabartz@charter.net. SPECIAL GUEST FROM TANZANIA Special guests on June 10 th at Family of Christ were Dr. Yunfa Sovelo, Medical Director, Frank Sanga, Pharmacist and Ritha Tesha, Nurse Matron all from the Ilula Hospital, Tanzania. While visiting the Twin Cities, the group will also visit other churches in the St. Paul Area Synod and attend a medical conference, tour Regions Hospital and Frank will be a special guest of Kathy Derner at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Starting in 2006 and continuing through 2010, FOC sponsored Frank while he attended the Saint Luke Foundation School of Pharmacy diploma course in pharmaceuticals in Tanzania. Frank s sponsorship dollars were raised by selling of craft items at various craft sales coupled with the Bachman gift card proceeds. In 2010 Frank was awarded his diploma and returned to the Ilula Hospital. Frank teaches at the Ilula Hospital nursing school. Frank has become a very valued member to the Ilula hospital staff. He mentors U of M pharmacy students that come to Ilula for an externship. 4

5 Community Art Project, July 29th Join us after worship as we create unique works of Art that will come together to form a larger piece. This will be appropriate for all ages. RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE Monday, August 13 12:00noon to 6:00pm NOTE: DAY and TIME CHANGE Donors and volunteers are needed. To volunteer, sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway. To donate blood, go to Call Glenda, or Jean Bakken, for more information. First time donors always welcome. Invite your friends! Theology Pub July 31 st 7:00pm Joins us as we look at current events and theology while sharing beverages, food, and great conversation. Be on the look out for more information. Confirmation Youth Mentors As we look at the journey our youth are going on, we realize that they could use more trusted adults in their lives. We are looking for 20 people to be mentors to our confirmation kids. Mentors will meet 1-2 times a month with a youth throughout the school year. Please let Pastor Brent know if you would like to know more about this. Summer Finances: Thank you for your financial giving so far this year. You are a blessing! With all your vacations and times with family we invite you to continue to remember your generosity to Family of Christ. We have a lot of work to do and can only do it with your support. Thank You! CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED July 4-6 5

6 Outdoor Worship and Community Picnic August 12th Painting, Landscape, and Outdoor Projects After last year s massive indoor renovation, we realize that we have some more to do. There are needs for some general outdoor maintenance, painting of trim and windows, and some landscaping projects. Please sign up to help on the bulletin board in the narthex. We really could use your help. Join us on August 12 th as we celebrate the summer with an outdoor worship and community picnic. Come and join us for this fun and fellowship event. Bring something to share or just yourself. Youth Volleyball IS Back! ALL th graders, friends & alumni are invited, welcome & encouraged to come Wednesday nights to our LIGHT Nights from 6:30-8pm. We start at 6:30 with some conversations about various topics, current issues, etc. before we head outside for volleyball. THIS year, we are going to spend some time discussing & creating our own personal toolboxes filled with coping skills. Everyone has different things that are hard to cope with...anxiety, fear of failure, confrontations, family issues...and the list goes on. So, grab a friend and show up in the youth room on Wednesday nights. Let's begin finding tools to help us all be better at dealing with the stuff that comes our way! Take note: No volleyball on July 4 & 25 or Aug. 8. The last night Wed. night we meet during the summer is Aug. 29. LUTHER PARK Twelve kids from Family of Christ went to Luther Park Bible Camp this Summer. They headed out on June 17th for either a half week or a full week of awesome programming, music, food and friends! We know that God is present in all places and certainly surrounded them while they were away from their families. Thank you to our congregation for your support, whether financial or spiritual. A special thank you to a very generous donation that provided each camper with a $150 scholarship!! Our campers: Jenna Flegel, Roselyn, Maddie & Donny Bergquist, Abe Davidson, Mason Peterson, Cade Hatlestad, Morgan King Fenn, Alex Nelson, Archer, Terran & Haakon Hendrickson. Ask them about their experience! 6

7 CAMPING TRIP TO LANESBORO August 5-8 Youth (going into 8th grade or older) are invited to a 3 night camping trip to Eagle Cliff Campground in Lanesboro, MN, located on the Root River. Informational meeting is Wednesday, July 11. All youth planning on participating in the camping trip need to attend the meeting at 6:30pm to go over the logistics of the trip. FaceBook! We have a Family of Christ Youth oriented FaceBook page. It's not a public group, so ask any member to join! You can find us using this: FoChrist Youth Group. We try to keep it updated with events, activities and photos. Get connected & stay informed!! Congratulations to our Graduating Seniors! On June 3rd our high school seniors were recognized and given special gifts of embroidered fleece blankets to help them remember that God is always with them and their church family loves them! If you are one of our seven seniors, and you were unable to be here to get your blanket, you can pick it up in the office. "BIKE MINISTRY" RIGHT UNDER OUR NOSES! Do you know Neil Gutzman? He and his wife, Maggie, are members and regular worshippers with us here at FoC. Neil has been fixing up old, broken bikes and giving them away to kids in need. Early in May, I was helping Michelle Franke, from the CAP Agency, she was talking about some men who recently moved into Burnsville and working on becoming more independent. Only one of them had a car and the others could really use some bikes. I immediately thought of Neil and his bikes. About 3 weeks later, Neil had 4 beautiful bikes to give to the men in Burnsville! Michelle's eyes lit up when she came to pick them up. I learned that the men were equally as excited. Next time you see Neil at church, thank him for this wonderful gift. His 'bike ministry' will sure change the everyday lives of these men and, probably, make their struggle a little bit less. Thank YOU Neil for sharing your handy skills and being so generous!! Peace, Sherry Goodman 7

8 Family of Christ Lutheran Church ELCA th St W Lakeville MN SEE PAGES 9 & 10 for the July and August Family of Christ Servants Dates to Remember July 1 - Worship Worship Planning July 8 - Worship July 9 - Women s Bible Study Retreat July 11 - Volleyball LIGHT Night July 15 - Worship Community Art Project July 18 - Volleyball LIGHT Night July 22 - Worship July 22 July 26 VBS July 29 - Worship VBS July 31 - Theology Pub Aug 1 - Volleyball LIGHT Night Aug 5 - Worship Aug 5-Aug 8 Youth Camping Trip Aug 12 - Worship Aug 15 - Volleyball LIGHT Night Aug 19 - Worship Aug 22 -Volleyball LIGHT Night Living Your Strengths Aug 26 - Worship Aug 29 - Volleyball LIGHT Night (last one) Vision Statement Family of Christ seeks to be a Grace filled family of God, living the Gospel through faith, love and compassion. Our Core Values F-A-M-I-L-Y: Faith Acceptance Meaningful relationships Impact Love Youth 8

9 July Family of Christ Servants 07/01/18 Donny Bergquist 07/08/18 Chris Flegel 07/15/18 Ken Davidson 07/22/18 Jeremy Mann 07/29/18 Nathan Blilie Sherry Goodman Vicki/David Lind Rhonda Arnold Kelly Benning Cindy Carlson Jim Carlson Barb Buswell Audrey Carlson Betty Peterson Marshall Peterson Amie Hoffman Duane Hoffman Sherry Goodman Jean Bakken Dan Benson Lisa Cecchini Becky Donner Paul Donner Rhonda Arnold Vickie Heggen Jean Bakken Jane Wegleitner Chuck Halvorson Lisa Cecchini Mike Anderson Linda Bartz Maury Bartz Kathy Derner Kevin Hatlestad Jean Bakken Amy Hellier Kathy Olson Lisa Cecchini Lisa Cecchini Martha Johnson Betty Peterson Glenn Benson Shirlee Benson Jim Korsa Shirlee Benson Angie Korsa Jim Korsa Becky Donner Paul Donner Brian Knoke Lori Knoke Jackie Knudsen Pete Nelson Kris Olsen Audrey Carlson Cheryl Wills Linda Bartz Maury Bartz Jim Schiprett Kris Smith Sherry Goodman Anika Mann Brian Knudsen Jeremy Mann Janie Wegleitner Jean Bakken Dan Benson Cindy Carlson Jim Carlson Annie Yolitz Brian Yolitz Ed Hellier Janeen Immerfall Please check your calendar for all dates you are scheduled. If you are unable to keep your assignments try to switch with someone. If you need assistance please contact Linda at the church office at least 2 week prior to your assignment. 9

10 August Family of Christ Servants 08/05/18 Kris Smith 08/12/18 Donny Bergquist 08/19/18 Chris Flegel 08/26/18 Jeremy Mann Vicki/David Lind Vicki/David Lind Jeanne Miller Miles Miller Carla Passon Scott Passon Betty Peterson Doris Reiners Kris Smith Debbie Warner Doug Windhorn Sandy Soukup Annie Yolitz Brian Yolitz Mike Anderson Rhonda Arnold Jean Bakken Kelly Benning Kathy Derner Janet Delperdang Kathy Derner Jenn Hatlestad Vickie Heggen Amy Hellier Barb Buswell Audrey Carlson Angie Korsa Kathy Olson Vickie Heggen Betty Peterson Kevin Gilmore Tammy Gilmore Roger Gilb Jan Guerber Vickie Heggen Kris Olsen Ray Hall Luke Hellier Amie Hoffman Duane Hoffman Jeanne Miller Miles Miller Jim Schiprett Amie Hoffman Duane Hoffman Sherry Goodman Becky Nystuen Kris Olsen David Olson Carla Passon Chuck Halvorson Luke Hellier Brian Knoke Lori Knoke Charlie Johnson Jim Korsa Barb Martin Ron Nystuen THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers for all their assistance to make our worship service awesome! If you would like to help with any of these volunteer opportunities, please contact Linda at 10