Worship with Us!
9:30 a.m.
- Blended Worship
10:30 a.m.
- Fellowship
Holy Communion
2nd and 4th Sundays
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Sunday Worship Scripture Links
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In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Marlene
- Call Committee Conversation
- Pentecost Sunday
- Mayberry Madness
- Women's Salad Supper
- Membership Quick Reference
- Raffle Tickets
- VBS
- Lawn Mowing
- Glasses Needed
- Bargain Piano
- Fall Festival Donations
- Community Prayers and Links
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Walking Wet…
This week we welcome into the Body of Christ through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism little Hazel Lynn Hickman, daughter of Trevor & Krista Hickman, and River Jade Wilmes, daughter of Justin & Jennifer Wilmes. As we celebrate with and for them, please remember to pray for them in their new life in Christ!
At the conclusion of worship we will also share in the blessing and sending for our young people and their chaperones as they head to Colorado to live out their baptismal promises in a new and exciting way. Please pray for them as they travel and serve June 7-15.
Call Committee Invitation for…
- Who? – All members of Rejoice Lutheran Church.
- What? - Time of conversation and reflection.
- When? - Tuesday, June 4, 6:30-8pm
- Where? - Celebration Hall (Rejoice)
- Why? – To help the Committee move forward in the process of finding a new settled pastor for Rejoice.
- Coffee, treats, and joyful interaction guaranteed!
- Hope to see you there!
The Work Goes On…
- Remember: only one service at 9:30 each week throughout the summer.
- Friends in Faith – our visitation ministry – is still looking for “a few good men” to fill the void needed to visit and share with other men who are no longer able to be out and about. Interested? Contact me.
- Travel and busy weekends are all part of the blessings of summer. Please remember, however, that the mission and ministry of Rejoice continue as do the financial obligations that go with it. Thanks for your continued generosity! (Perhaps this might be a good time to consider Simply Giving in order to make to your contributions a consistent part of your household budget.)
Peace and Blessings,
Pastor Marlene
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Call Committee Conversation
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Our Call Committee
will be hosting a Mission Assessment Discussion in a small group format. The purpose is to develop a picture of how God is at work in and through Rejoice in the present and into the future.
- Tuesday, June 4
- 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- Rejoice Celebration Hall
Treats will be provided. Mark your calendars – your input is valued! Please sign up in Celebration Hall.
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Dress to Impress - Wear
Red
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Pentecost is a Christian holy day commemorating the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples of Jesus Christ. T
he disciples were praying together and the Holy Spirit descended on them in the form of flames, giving them the “gift of tongues” – the ability to speak in other languages. They immediately began to preach about Jesus Christ to Jewish people from all over the world. We celebrate by wearing red to worship.
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Mayberry Madness and Proverbs
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Mark your calendars for the 4-week sermon series that begins June 16
th
, called Mayberry Madness. Using clips from the old
Andy Griffith Show
, characters like Sheriff Andy, Opie, Barney, and others will not only help us “wax nostalgic” as we smile, laugh, and even groan, but they will help us dig into the instruction of the book of Proverbs as it speaks to such Christ-like virtues as honesty, wisdom, patience, and a Father’s love or courage.
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This first of its kind event will feature gifted speaker Sunday Burguest, a young woman of faith who is a survivor of breast cancer and appeared on the
Survivor television show
. She defines herself a “Grit Girl,” and will share her walk in faith and tell us about her appearance on the
Survivor show
. Check her out on
YouTube
or
Facebook
.
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We are looking for women to serve as a table hostess and encourage you to invite others to his fabulous evening. Other women of faith and other churches will also be invited and we want to make sure everyone feels welcome and part of the evening. Supper will be potluck salads.
An array of salads are needed - please sign up in Celebration Hall if you are able to donate a salad for the event.
We will “glam up" the evening with lace tablecloths, fresh flowers and great music. No charge to attend, but a “love” offering will be taken at the end of the evening to help cover expenses.
This is an event you won’t want to miss!
- Tuesday, June 18
- 6:30 p.m.
If you can be involved in any way, please contact the Rejoice Office at 320.558.6851 or contact one of the women spearheading this event:
- Liz Smith, Council Outreach, 320.558.6887
- Jill Brzinski
- Tina Bunting
- Jean Eid
- Bekah Kanable
- Karolyn Boucher
Specifically, we need help:
- Setting up - Monday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m.
- Men for heavy lifting, women for fluffy fluffing
- Final arrangements - Tuesday, June 18 at 1:00 p.m.
- Men for kitchen help during and after - June 18 beginning at 5:00 p.m.
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Quick Reference Church Directory
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Have you been trying to contact someone and can’t find them is the latest directory? Since it will probably be another couple of years before a new picture directory happens, we are planning to get a Quick Reference Church Directory to you in the near future.
Rhoda Senkler and Becky Brzinski will be around on Sunday mornings with the most current information we have. Please look for them and verify or update your name, address, home/cell phone numbers and email addresses.
Don’t be alarmed if we don’t have your name listed, we are just starting the process. We want to be sure to include everyone with accurate information.
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Not One... But Two Chances to Win
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We’re ramping things up a little earlier this year. Our Fall Festival Raffle tickets are available NOW. AND there are two raffles instead of one. This earlier availability gives you the opportunity to take some along to sell; on vacation, to family reunions, to family sporting events, to cabin or camping or wherever else you may be heading this summer.
Use the portable kit, easy to set up - call the church office at 320.558.6851 for details.
Raffle Number 1:
Our traditional $1 per ticket raffle with several amazing prizes. There are 3,000 tickets and we would like to sell them all – for the first time. We have been close, but maybe this is the year we sell them all! As in the past, we would like each Rejoice family to take responsibility for selling/buying at least 10 tickets (or as many as you are able).
AND
Raffle Number 2:
A beautiful queen size plus outdoorsy patterned quilt made and designed by Peggy Kortuem for the benefit of Rejoice. There are only 500 ticket for this raffle so chances of winning are greatly enhanced. This is a single prize raffle and tickets are $5 each. See the quilt on display in the Narthex (Celebration Hall). Check it out and take a chance!
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p.s. we are also looking for people willing to sell raffle tickets on Sunday mornings. Find the Fall Festival table to sign up to help, and please consider sponsoring or sharing sponsorship of one of our raffle prizes. If you would like to donate items, please call Carol at the Rejoice office, 320.558.6851.
Remember, save the date: Fall Festival, September 29, 2019
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Life is Wild - God is Good
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Check out the donation tree by the VBS display! Help us collect items needed by bringing in articles from your closet or stop at the Dollar Tree and pick up a few items by June 15.
With your help, we are hoping
kids will explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life.
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Join the Lawn Mowing Team
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Join the lawn mowing team! Generally, the lawn crew meets on Thursdays (depending on the weather) throughout the summer months, and gets the grass cut and grounds spiffy in a couple of hours. Mowers, yard tools, and cheerful co-workers are provided. Sign–up sheet is located in Celebration Hall.
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Be the Apple of Someone's Eye
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Do you have any old specs laying around? Please bring your old eyeglasses for re-use. The collection box is on the Sign Up table.
Thank you,
Sue Severson, Clear Lake Lioness
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Wurlitzer pianos have long been known as a quality American piano. Diane Stute has one of these beauties that needs a new home. If you or anyone you know is interested, call her at 320.266.2478.
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Clean Your Closet for a Cause
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When you are spring cleaning, downsizing
,
and finally deciding that you will donate those items your family no longer needs, you may bring them to Rejoice. A space is available for your treasures to be stored for the Fall Festival.
The proceeds of sales at Granny’s Attic or the Silent Action will double your satisfaction. You not only organize your home, but also benefit your Rejoice home. You may drop off items Mondays through Thursdays between 8:00-3:30. Please call the church at 320.558.6851 and we will assist you.
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f you have a loved one or friend in need of prayer, fill out a
prayer request
or use one of the prayer concern requests located on the Interest table and in the sanctuary welcome pads. The star(*) in front of a name denotes a Rejoice member. This is a dynamic list. Requests will be printed for up to four weeks; call the church office at 320.558.6851 to extend listing. If a name of a friend or loved one has been omitted please resubmit the name and/or concern using one of the prayer concern forms found in the red Welcome Pads in the worship area.
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Receiving Treatment for Cancer:
Michelle Wrightson (cousin, Mary Wilson)
Ann Czech (sister, Cindy Kirchoff)
*Ron Stensby
Camila Horton (friend, Mary Wilson)
*Pete Lidberg
Allan Foster (friend, Wally Westerberg & Mary Bergeron)
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Others:
Kris (sister, Rosemary Monk)
Vreeland baby (grandchild, David & Cindy Kirchoff)
Baby Henry Opatz ((friend, Tina Bunting)
Tom Ahrenholz (brother, Mark Ahrenholz)
*Jerry Jagadzinski
Amanda Vreeland (daughter, Cindy Kirchoff)
*Dianna Ahl
*Malibu Ronneng
*Bev Hugo
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Deployed or Returning from Active Duty:
Troy Thomas (Mike Charboneau)
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Keith Sand
Jon Fisher (brother, Joe Fisher)
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