JOIN US FOR 9:00 am WORSHIP, Sunday July 1st
Outdoor Contemporary Service
Wendy Hazzard Presiding
if the weather is poor, worship will be moved indoors

Dear Friends in Christ,
Our scripture this Sunday tells of an amazing story.  How thankful we can be that a man called John Mark left us this remembrance of a time when Jesus Christ walked this earth.  You may see fear.  You will see faith.  As we digest each word, we might even see ourselves.  Come this Sunday and let us find out together.  Lives were changed back then.  Will we allow this story to change ours?

Wendy
PICK UP THE June 29th EDITION OF 
REFRESH & RENEW IN THE NARTHEX 
Pr ayers for Pastor Grant and his family as they travel
June 25th - July 9th
For pastoral  needs during Pastor Grant's vacation, please contact the following:
Rev. Jim Mericle at 651-249-6261
(covering July 2nd - 9th)

Pastor Linda Friesen at 651-334-0116
(covering through July 1st)
Please call the office if you need further assistance

PRAYERS PLEASE for a safe journey home for our 2018 Mission Trip Group!

Their on their way home!  Time will tell, we might even see them this Sunday


Church Office Hrs. for July 1 - July 6
Mon. and Tues. 8 am - 4 pm
Wed. Closed in Observance of July 4th Holiday
Thurs. 8 am - 4 pm
Friday Office Closed

Please note there are no events scheduled at the church from July 1 - July 6
LOOK FOR MEMBERS OF
OUR PRAISE BAND
IN THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE!
GIVING Update
YTD Giving $114,056.22
YTD Budgeted Based on Pledges $127,500.00
YTD Deficit $ -13,443.48
Have you considered online giving?  This is an easy and reliable way to keep current with your pledges while away on summer vacations.  If interested, please speak with someone in our financial office.

NEXT DECORATING DAYS for VBS :
Sunday, July 8th:   2-2 and/or 3-5
Thursday, July 12th 2-4 and 6-8

TIME TO WRAP UP ALL OF OUR PROJECTS!!  Thanks for all the helping hands!
A big thank you from Family Pathways to our church ladies.  From their Spring Fashion Show, they were able to give a generous donation to local summer lunch programs.

Being the hands and feet of Jesus! 
WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB
Did you know....St Paul Lutheran has a Women's Book Club. All women of the church are invited to Join! Talk to Janet Nutter for more details!

Our next gathering will be Wed., July 25th where  we will be discussing the book  Astrid & Veronika.










A thank you from the American Red Cross.
GIVE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE.  GIVE AND SAVE A LIFE!
Lutheran Night at Target Field
Tuesday, July 31
7:10 pm Target Field, Minneapolis

get all details here ...

Apple Cider
DONATIONS FOR OUR ONGOING FOOD TRUCK MINISTRY
Due to funding cuts for Family Pathways, we are seeing the amount of donations we can provide to people in need decrease.

Please help fill the void, and prayerfully consider the following donations to our ongoing Food Cart in the Narthex:

C ANNED SOUPS, VEGETABLES, AND FRUIT.  JUICE OF ANY KIND.  PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SUCH AS toothpaste, toilet paper, cleaning solutions, shampoo, and soap.
Sign up for Sunday Flowers
If you would like to honor or remember a loved one, sign up in the narthex for a flower bouquet (as show here from Forest Lake Floral).  $15.00 per bouquet and you can take home after Sunday Service.  Your name and their name will be placed in the Sunday bulletin.

WE REMEMBER YOU.  WE HONOR YOU. 
 
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR NURSERY CLEANUP PROJECT IN AUGUST :
Wendy is looking for 2-4 individuals that could take a few hours during the week to come in and make our nursery sparkle again! Wipe down walls, wash off toys, clean up counters and furniture. Toys have already been sorted by our office volunteer Susan Rice. Please call Wendy in the office if you can provide this blessing for our tiniest members.
 
OUTDOOR SERVICE DATES:
July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26th
Going up to the cabin this weekend? You can take Sunday's Sermon with you!

Download this week's sermon, and listen to it on the way!  You can find recordings of Sermons on our website or subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts - search "Saint Paul Lutheran" and look for our cross!


NEW DATE   - MAKING BREAD EVENT

Join Pastor and baker Jim Carlson in the kitchen,
Wednesday, July 25th at
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6 p.m. to make bread for August communion AND for giving to visitors during Sunday morning service. FREE event and a great opportunity to learn something new while fulfilling a primary mission of God's church. Please sign up on the clipboard in the Narthex.
 
Thanks for all the crushed aluminum cans, and keep them coming!!!!   Please put only cans in the bin, as plastic bags plug things up and disrupt the ease of the distribution process.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU ...A Million CANS Thank You!
your donations help SPLC pay for building and lawn maintenance
 
VBS July 30th-August 3. Registration is still open. Find form online or in the Narthex. Contact Janet for other areas you can volunteer and help (or visit our website Children's tab).

SAVE THE DATES!
Sat., July 28th SPLC Softball Tournament. Starts at 9 am. Ki Chi Saga Park, Lindstro m.

Th ursday, August 2nd SPLC Annual Neighbor's Night Out begins at
5:30 p m. An open invitation to all community members to come for a meal,
g ames, music, and more! Church provides hot dogs, chips and lemonade.
Each family please bring a dish to share. 

VBS Children's Program at 7 pm!



SPLC SOFTBALL TUESDAY NIGHTS

Games start at 6:30.  Bring the whole family and enjoy the game!

Ki-Chi-Saga Park, 29101 Glader Blvd., Lindstrom.


Follow it AND watch it all unfold at  Adult Ministries
7/10 - First Methodist
7/24 - Sunrise Bible
7/28 - Sat., July 28th YR-END TOURNAMENT!
Check us out.  We're on a Mission of Sharing Christ's Love With Joy!