Worship with Us!
9:30 a.m. - Summer Worship Service
10:30 a.m. - Fellowship
Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays
Sunday Worship Scripture Links
In This Issue
  • Parking Lot Update
  • Member Meeting on Sunday
  • Saints and Spokes
  • Bible Study Opportunity
  • McDonald's Meats Brat Sale
  • VBS and Sunday School Helpers
  • Fall Festival Raffle Tickets
  • Pork Chop Feed
  • Community Prayers and Links
Thou Shalt Turn Carefully
The second step of the paving process is complete. The Property and Building Committee asks that you use care while the pavement is curing. Turning your steering wheel when the care is s tationary make holes in the pavement, so m ake sure that your vehicle is moving before turning. 
Saints Praise God
After a long wait, the Saint Cloud Area Singing Saints Barbershop Chorus will be singing for a few minutes at the start this Sunday's service.
Sharing and Caring
Everyone is invited to attend a meeting with Pastor Yolanda to talk about how we are doing:
  • Sunday, August 5
  • 10:30 a.m.
Women's Bible Study
Women of Rejoice will gather to pray and study the Bible. Join us:
  • Tuesday, August 7
  • 9-11:00 a.m.
  • Rejoice Good News Library
Spoke Folk Rolling into Rejoice
Spoke Folk is a ministry passionate about living and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through biking, music, and community, All are invited to welcome Spoke Folk to Rejoice:
  • Tuesday, August 7
  • 7:00 p.m.

A free will offering will be taken. Guaranteed a fun night - see you there!
The Wurst Fundraiser
We're not full of schnitzel - we need your help at the brat sale at McDonald's Meats. Can you take a shift?
  • Thursday-Saturday, August 9-11
  • 4-5 hour shifts available
  • McDonald's Meats
  • 8601 Main Avenue, Clear Lake

Sign up at the We Serve Table. Thank you for your support!
SOS - Shipwrecked VBS
We want to be shipwrecked - not sunk! Can you please help with Vacation Bible School Sunday-Thursday, August 12-16? Call Becky Brzinski at 320.420.6356 or Tara Maile at 320.223.0675.
Have a Heart - Lend a Hand
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Consider being a leader for the Sunday School year. Please call Becky Brzinski at 320.420.6356; Tara Maile at 320.223.0675; or Lori Lanes at 320.963.3492.
Fall Festival
Anyone may pick up raffle tickets Sunday mornings or in the church office during regular business hours. Raffle tickets are $1 each. Thank you for your support!

Mark your calendar for the 2018 Fall Festival - Saturday, September 29 !
Clear Lake Lions & Lioness Pork Chop/Corn Feed
  • Sunday, August 12
  • 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
  • Chet Goenner Park Pavillion
  • 8670 West 1st Avenue, Clear Lake
5K Family Fun Run
The annual Kayleen Larson Legacy Foundation 5K is coming up. Proceeds from the walk/run will be used to fulfill Kayleen’s Legacy... that every year on her birthday, Star Studio shelves at the Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis are stocked with toys. Proceeds will also be distributed to groups that help families who are dealing with childhood cancer and funding research for a cure of pediatric cancers. Join us:
  • Saturday, September 15
  • 9:00 a.m.
  • Sportsman Park
  • 20806-20842 County Highway 75, Clearwater
  • Kayleen’s Birthday Bash with free kids activities follow the 5K

Pre-register by August 7 at http://kayleenslegacy5k.zapevent.com/

Pick up your gear:
  • Friday, September 14
  • 5-7:00 p.m.
  • Clearwater American Legion
  • 505 Pine Street, Clearwater
OR:
  • Saturday, September 15
  • 8:00 a.m.
  • Sportsman Park

Everyone welcome - pets included! Bag check is available during the 5K.

Community Prayers
I 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. 
Receiving Treatment for Cancer:
Mary Fickling (friend, Carolyn & Ron Stensby)
Jen Braun (friend, Amy Brzinski)
Dean Bissell (brother, Darryl Bissell)
Sydney (friend, Karie Monk-Gohman)
Joyce Volkmann (sister, Duane Johnson)
Cecelia Daniels (friend, Duane & Darlene Johnson)
*Pete Lidberg
Others:
Lori Krebs (daughter, Mary & Ray Wilson)
Pat Backhaus (nephew, Sharon Dupont)
Kent Petersen (brother, Rhoda Senkler)
*Bev Hugo
Deployed or Returning from Active Duty:
Jon Fisher (brother, Joe Fisher)
Rejoice Staff
Carol Eich Office Administrator
Sara Miller Youth & Family Coordinator
Nicole Heberling Music Coordinator
Mary Bergeron Office Assistant