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Pastor Steve invited mission participants to share their stories. Mission trips this summer included a YouthWorks
trip to  Taylorsville,  North Carolina. a trip to
Childrens Haven International in Reynosa, Mexico, 
and a Royal Servants trip to Nepal


Eric talked about witnessing to a shopkeeper in Nepal

  

Charity shared her experiences about the North Carolina trip
  

Make a Joyful Noise!
Join the fun and make the offering really noisy this  Sunday, August 28  (not so noisy contributions are also welcome)!  

Our con gregation is partnering with Clearview Elementary School this school year to support children and families in our community. We are starting a weekend food backpack program which will provide breakfast, lunch and snack foods for kids on weekends when school breakfast and lunch is not available. We'll pack the backpacks and kids pick them up at school on Fridays and return them on Mondays. 

Thank you for your support of this new outreach program to support those in need in our Clearwater and Clear Lake communities!

Pastor Steve Installed September 11
Celebrate Pastor Steve's installation with brunch potluck at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 11. Sign up in the Narthex to identify the brunch items your family will be bringing. Some of the needed items include egg bakes, rolls, donuts, fruit and juice. Thank you in advance for your participation and making this brunch celebration a success!

Fall Schedule Resumes September 11
Fall is right around the corner!

8:30 and 10:30 worship services resume on Sunday, September 11 with fellowship and educational opportunities between services beginning on Rally Sunday, September 18.

Youth Ministry
Do you have a love for our youth? Looking to get involved?
We are looking for someone to make a difference with our youth in the following positions:
Thank you for making a difference. 

Fall Festival September 24
  • Dinner tickets are being sold at the table in the Narthex or through the church office. Seatings are at 3:30 or 5:00 p.m. Prices: Adult-$18; Children 12 and under-$7. 
  • 10-count books of raffle tickets are available and can be purchased in the Narthex or the church office.
  • Sign up to volunteer in the Narthex.
  • Drop off your donations for the Silent Auction and Raffle at the church office.
  • Bring your Granny's Attic items, crafts and gifts September 18-23.
For more information, contact Janelle Hennen at [email protected] or 320-249-2606.
  
Thank you!
 
Special Thank You
Thank you, Dianne Stute, for the donation of  a new blower for the Rejoice property crew. Erv is smiling down on our pampered lawn!

Meat Raffles Continue at Flintstone's
The Youth & Family Team will be running the Meat Raffles on Saturday nights through September to raise funds for Youth & Family events and Mexico Mission trips. Meat raffles begin at 6:00 p.m. at Flintstone's Bar & Grill in Clearwater.

Community Prayers
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If you have a loved one or friend in need of prayer, fill out a prayer request  on the Rejoice webpage 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 4 weeks, call the church office to extend listing. If a name of a friend or loved one has been omitted please re-submit the name and/or concern using one of t he prayer concern forms found in the red Welcome Pads in the worship area.

We mourn with:
Dick and Susan Chwalek in the loss of Dick's sister, Laura Beaulieu
Ralph and Donna Brown in the loss of Donna's mother, Alma Gaulrap

Receiving treatment for Cancer:  
Kris Uter (Lori Lanes)
*John Thorson
Nancy Jessen (cousin, Ray & Mary WIlson)
Bob Hoofnagel (friend, John & Bev Hugo)
*Kay Behrendt (friends, Eagle Trace)
Marjorie Johannes (mother, Mary McRae)
Tom Lynch (friend, Cash Behrendt)
Missy (friend's daughter, Lynn Schneider)
*Mike Heinis
Denise Agre-Gill (daughter, Linda Agre)
Karen LeBaron (Deena & Carlee Kobow)
Gordy Heinks
*Jim Hayes
Evalynn Grace (Jessa Wittrock's friend's child)
David Biorn (brother-in-law, Deborah Biorn)
Floyd Henkel (uncle, Mark Gohman)
Dorothy Thoennes (friend, Donna & Ken Johnson)
Andrew Sgroi (friends' son, Lori Lanes)
Mike Perault (brother-in-law, Mike Heinis)
Diane Koll (mom, Sarah Hayes)
Kevin (co-workers grandson, Amber Doering)
Michael (friend, Ron & Lynn Schneider)
Tammy Bishop (friend's sister, Lori Lanes)
Chris McGahn (friend, Duane & Darlene Johnson)
Shelly (Milbery) Rodell
Joselyn Barrett (granddaughter, Mike & Diane Barrett)
Judy Munson (aunt, Jody Rodenborg)
Paul Mader (daughter-in-laws father, Jim & Marlys Johnson)
Karen Machula (friends, Jim & Marlys Johnson,  Lee & Rosemary Monk)
Gerald Brinda (brother, Barbara Potter)
Tom Gustafson (father, Sarah Hayes)
*Jenine Severson
Lexi Erickson (friend, Morgan Luberda)
Nick Phillipi (Laurie Hoff)
*Pete Lidberg
 
Others:
*Donna Johnson
Ben Westerberg
Ron Nelson (brother, Gladys Steiger)
Bruce Heigl (friend, Jim Eich)
Kris Matson (sister, Karolyn Boucher)
Kris Kulas (sister, Rosemary Monk)
Jamie Wieneke (friend, Leigh Holman)
Mike Johnson (son, Charles & Edie Johnson)
John Mcdonough (friend, Cash Behrendt)
*Bette Monk
*Clarice Enerson
*Charlie Johnson
Edith Ahrenholz (mother, Mark Ahrenholz)
Karol Macheel Shanahan (cousin, Mary Wilson)
Sandy (daughter, Elaine Niesche)
Don Weigand (father, Penny Leuthard)
Roland Jaehnert (relative, Jodi Rodenborg)
Mark Hoff (nephew, Charles & Edith Johnson)
Janelle Monk Bethke (daughter, Lee Monk)
*Ken Johnson
Kent Petersen (brother, Rhoda Senkler)
  
Deployed/returning from active Duty: 
*Kirsten Nickolauson
Kayt Asmus (friend, Amy Brzinski)
Amy Larson (granddaughter, Don & Mary Kemkes)
Justine Bauer (friend, Tess Clarkson)

Thanksgiving:
Wyatt Doerfler - 9 yrs. old (Lori Lanes) his cancer is in remission. Praise God.

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Music Coordinator
Mary Bergeron  Office Assistant