This Sunday, we will hear these words from the book of First John: “If we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”
What does it mean to walk in the light? Two words – fellowship and forgiveness. We talked about fellowship last Sunday, so you can guess where we’re headed this week. Join us for worship to hear how there is no greater freedom and no greater joy than walking with God in forgiveness!
- Pastor Steve Timm
Parking Lot Paving Update
The resurfacing project has begun. The first step of crack repair starts today, Friday, July 6. The chip seal portion will be scheduled within the next few days with a completion date most likely by the end of the month. The final step of striping would be approximately 3-4 weeks after that. Note this is all weather dependent.
See Sue Severson with questions.
Rejoice Raffle
You may pick up your 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!
Rejoice Family Camp: Hawaiian Style
Get a campsite or join us for the day at our Hawaiian themed weekend!
Friday-Sunday, July 13-15
Oaks on the River Campground
16722 County Road 11 SE, Monticello
Campsite $30/weekend per family
There will be a potluck Saturday night. Everyone is welcome to come and eat and/or play games. Sign up on the Youth & Family table or email thelindbergs25@gmail.com.
"Ua mau ke ea o ka aina ka pono" (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness)
Outreach and Hospitality
All are welcome to come to an Outreach and Hospitality Meeting:
Tuesday, July 17
5:30 p.m.
Rejoice Good News Library
Social Concerns
Join the conversation at a Social Concerns Committee Meeting:
Tuesday, July 17
6:30 p.m.
Rejoice Good News Library
If you have any questions or suggestions for this committee and are unable to attend the meeting, call Susan Chwalek at 320.267.0320.
Beer, Boys and the Bible
Men of faith will be enjoying a night out:
Tuesday, July 17
6:30 p.m.
Flintstone's Lounge
945 MN-24, Clearwater
Valley Fair, Anyone?
There's so much to discover at Valley Fair! Visit the greatest amusement park in Minnesota for twists, turns and speed with the Youth & Family team:
When school is out, families that rely on free and reduced breakfast and lunch programs have more meals to provide for, and unfortunately donations to the food shelf are not at a high level during the summer months. All food donations and monetary gifts given to the Clearwater/Clear Lake Food Shelf during the month of July will be counted toward a match.
Help with Home Turf
A beautiful lawn doesn’t happen by itself - volunteers are needed and appreciated to help with mowing on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.
Hope to see you at the garage behind the church – thank you!
"Singing Saints" Sing at Rejoice
The Saint Cloud Area Singing Saints Barbershop Chorus will be singing for a few minutes at the start of the Sunday, August 5 service. The Saint's men's chorus sings at four or five churches every August as part of their community service program. Every year they perform at the Paramount Theater in St. Cloud, and their show this past May 19th celebrated their 50th year of entertaining the St. Cloud area with four-part acapella harmony.
Although their repertoire includes a wide range of styles with contemporary songs and arrangements, their church sing-outs include hymns and gospel songs. They encourage men who love to sing to attend their practices every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. For more information, visit www.stcloudsingingsaints.com.
If you have a loved one or friend in need of prayer, fill out aprayer requestor 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:
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:
*Ron Stensby
Lori Krebs (daughter, Mary & Ray Wilson)
Pat Backhaus (nephew, Sharon Dupont)
Susan and Adam Bauer (daughter & son-in-law, Gail Bradford)
