God is leading us into a new year and a new season of ministry. This is an incredible opportunity to grow together into all that God is calling us to be. In this series we will look at four ways that we can grow together to help us be better spouses, parents, family members, church members, and people.

More information about this trip is available at the Welcome Center - with additional questions please contact Margaret Schroeder at 320.492.4974.

Our local Operation Bootstrap Africa outreach is raising money to support OBA's School Lunch Program. It costs only $0.20 to provide a healthy school meal, which is often the only meal of the day for children. You can donate to OBA by making checks payable to Operation Bootstrap Africa and returning them to church. 

You can also support this outreach by participating in the 22nd Annual Lakes Area Walk on Sunday, October 9th at Shalom Lutheran Church. The walk begins at 11:00am with registration beforehand and lunch to follow. Call Catherine at 320.491.6062 with questions.

The Fall 2023 international trip has been set and scheduled: Turkey & Greece - In the Footsteps of Paul, starting September 25, 2023. The first brochure, attached below, includes the itinerary, trip details, and registration information. The second brochure is the itinerary of the Cruise Extension. Hard copies are available at the welcome center. The deadline for registration and deposit of $1,000 is January 16, 2023 with final payment due June 12, 2023.

Community Preschool

Lunch Buddies

We could use your help assisting preschool students with lunch from 11:30-12:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays on a rotating basis starting in October. The time commitment is approximately 1-2 times per month. Sign up HERE or contact Melisa Schueler with questions.

Receipts for Education at Elden's

Community Preschool is participating in the Receipts for Education fundraiser at Elden's again this year. Our basket is labeled Community Preschool and located on the far lefthand side. Each year we gather the receipts and add them up. In March we are able to turn those dollars into supplies for the preschool. Thanks for your help!

WELCA

Thurs, Oct 6 | 9:30am | Gathering Space

October 5 - Baked potato bar

October 12 - Tator tot hotdish

October 19 - Chicken wild rice soup & salad

October 26 - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, & corn

November 2 - Lasagna, breadsticks, & salad

November 9 - Eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, rolls

November 16 - Spaghetti, salad, & breadsticks

November 30 - Fruit & salad bar

*Meals are subject to change based on product availability.*

PRAYERS

HEALTH CONCERNS:

Nancy Anderson, Bill Maynard, Josh Eddy, Laraine Weigand, Jean Dirck, Barbara Hagen, Karen Anderson, Dee Hanson, Mary Ann Odland, Delores Gilbertson, Gary Thorstad, Lisa Colen, Pauleen Garmon, Linda Carey, Roger Riley, Sarah Olson, and Douglas Amundson.

GRIEVING:

Audrey Gustafson & Jan Kalina on the death of Mark.

Nicole and Travis Bjerke & family on the death of Nicole's dad, Jeffrey Heinecke.

Jody Johnson and Randy Johnson on the death of their sister, Karen.

Roger and Barb Riley & family on the death of Tom.