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Join Pastor Jim's weekly Mancave Chat
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
Meeting ID: 345 349 048
In This Issue :

  • Message from Pastor Jim
  • ELCA Webinar Series
  • Podcast for Kids
  • Community Prayers and Links

Scripture Links:

Join Pastor Jim in a Reading a Refreshing Take on "Rapture Theology"

Pastor Mark Davis' book, "Left Behind and Loving It: A Cheeky Look at the End Times", is a light approach to making sense of Revelation. There are about 100 pages of witty commentary that will keep you reading, while expounding on the on the unfounded notion of "The Rapture" pulled from the pages of the Bible and Revelation. Instead of the fear-inducing rapture out of this world, see how Revelation has God coming down to earth and healing it our of God's steadfast love for the world.

Pastor Jim's Mancave Chat in Zoom on the Wednesdays in June will break down some of the main points of the book and provide opportunity for participants to ask questions and process what it means for us today.

You may be able to use your local library card and check out the book through Amazon Kindle for free. The Kindle purchase in $10 and paperback is $13.35 or you can purchase at a local bookstore.

With the Ascension coming the first week in June when Jesus left us behind Pentecost on June 7 becoming our empowerment to follow Jesus in building the Kingdom of God, it seems like a timely reflection for expanding our faith understanding while having a little fun.

Pastor Jim
Peace Not Walls Virtual Series

Watch a weekly webinar , Saturdays at 11:00 a.m., about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the Lutheran ministries in the Holy Land.
Kids Music Podcast

If you are interested in more resources for your children, give Go Fish podcast a try .
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. 
We Mourn With:
Ralph and Donna Brown in the loss of Donna’s father, Virgil Gaulrapp
Receiving Treatment for Cancer:
Kathy Ryan (sister, Brad Johnson)
Judy Evans (friend, Betty Loehr)
Nancy Hilla (friend, Bill & Rhoda Senkler)
Judy Schill (mother, Chris Schill)
Terri (mother, Jill Charboneau)
Kari Hilden (friend, Lori Lanes)
Christy Dorris (great-niece, Duane & Darlene Johnson)
Rev. Scott Gustafson (cousin, Linnea Lindquist)
Marlene Anderson-Woods (friend, Linda Agre)
*Pete Lidberg
Others:
Nick Eldred (Ryan Pridgeon’s Assistant Chief, Clearwater Fire Department)
Violet Viesselman (friend, Jim & Marlys Johnson)
Ken Johnson (brother, Ken Johnson)
*Gail Bradford
*Charlie Johnson
Rick Willumsen (brother-in-law, Sue Severson)
Brian (nephew, Scott & Doris Scharmer)
Ryan, son of Layne & Julie (friend, Lori Lanes)
Marge Holmgren (sister-in-law, Lynn & Ron Schneider)
Linda O’Dell-Cowles (family friend, Leigh Holman)
Kent Petersen (brother, Rhoda Senkler)
Justine Honor Pridgeon (granddaughter, Lisa & Ryan Pridgeon)
MJ Havlicek (friend, Lori Lanes)
*Martha Johnson
Karen Kroska (friend, Ray & Mary Wilson)
Rachel Randall (sister, Duane Johnson)
Connie Nelson (sister-in-law, Gladys Steiger)
Nancy Nicoloff (friend, Lori Lanes)
Lester Dupont (father, Linda Painter)
*Dick Swanson
Sandy Swanson (daughter-in-law, Dick Swanson)
Ron Dettman (friend, Linda Agre)
Marlene Vogel (mother, Joni Hagstrom)
Michael Johnson, (son, Charlie & Edie Johnson)
Ron Wolfbauer (nephew, Carolyn & Ron Stensby)
Walker James Vreeland (grandson, David & Cindy Kirchoff)
Baby Henry Opatz (friend, Tina Bunting)
*Jerry Jagadzinski
*Bev Hugo
Deployed or Returning from Active Duty:
Pastor Daryl Thul (Pastor at South Santiago Lutheran Church) and members of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade
Justin Neisen (nephew, Lisa Pridgeon)
Tyler Sunder (son of Karie Monk-Gohman's co-worker)
Rejoice Staff
Jim Bump Lead Pastor
Carol Eich Office Administrator
Nicole Heberling Music Coordinator
Mary Bergeron Office Assistant
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