YOUR JOURNEY TO ALASKA WITH TRUE NORTH VBS BEGINS WITH REGISTRATION!
This year kids will be exploring what it means to Trust Jesus in a Wild World! Sun. July 27 – Thurs. July 31 @ 5:45pm-7:55pm with a free meal each day @ 5:00pm. It is FREE to attend. We have something for everyone: Age 3-Grade 5 register as a participant & Grade 6-Adult register as a volunteer. Our biggest need is teen Crew Leaders. We ask all ages to PLEASE PRE-REGISTER THIS WEEK so we can plan our trek thru the tundra more efficiently. More details and registration link can be found on the church website and in the app. Got questions? talk to Dawn Eberhart or Pastor Brian.
VBS STAFF & CREW IMPORTANT DATES!
We ask that everyone serving with VBS to attend the VBS STAFF & CREW LEADER meeting on Thur, July 24 at 6:30pm. Since it’s our only meeting, it’s important for everyone to be on the same page to ensure a fun and smooth event for the kids. There will also be a VBS PRAYERS & BLESSING FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS
during the worship service on Sunday, July 27. This includes any youth or adult volunteer helping with VBS in any capacity. We ask all volunteers and crew leaders to attend this service so we can pray over you.
WEDNESDAY EVENING OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICES
We will be holding outdoor worship services here at church on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm on the following dates: July 16 and August 13. Bring a blanket or a chair and come join us. If you’d like to help by organizing and providing a simple treat for one of the evenings, there’s a sign-up sheet available. By simple treat, we mean things like ice cream sandwiches, root beer floats, s’mores, and similar snacks.
KICKBALL AFTER CHURCH
Stick around after worship next week Sunday, July 13 for a friendly game of kickball! Everyone is welcome to play or cheer from the sidelines. It’s a great way to enjoy some fun and fellowship together.
KARAOKE NIGHT AT WESTWOOD MARINA
Join us for a fun night of karaoke at Westwood Marina on Friday, July 25 from 8:00pm to midnight. All are welcome. Come sing, laugh, and enjoy the evening together.
MOON DOGS GAME – SUNDAY AUGUST 3RD @ 5:05pm
We’re heading to a Mankato MoonDogs baseball game and you’re invited. Baseball is fun for everyone whether you are there for the game the food or just a good time with friends. Tickets will be available to purchase at church soon. We will share details on how to get your ticket up once everything is finalized. For now mark your calendar for Sunday August 3rd and plan to join us for a fun evening at the ballpark. (Tickets will be $6 or $10 with a meal including a hotdog, pop, and chips.)
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
There will be no Thursday morning bible study, this week Thursday, July 10.
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS
We’re planning our next First Communion class and gathering names of those who may be interested. This opportunity is typically offered to students in 3rd grade or older, but families are encouraged to decide when the time is right for their child. Dates will be scheduled based on family availability. To indicate your interest, please fill out the interest form found in the Helpful Links section on our website or app (under the red bar). If you have questions about readiness or the class, please reach out to Pastor.