Weekly Update

June 15, 2026

Midweek Mix - This Thursday

All adults, no matter your stage of life, are invited to join us on Thursday, June 18, for another Midweek Mix!

We will have treats, social time, and a presentation by Iditarod Trail biker Leah Gruhn.

RSVP at the Welcome Desk or call the Church Office at 952-546-5433. $5 registration payable at the event or at oklutheran.org/give.

Upcoming Events

June 15 - 21

Tuesday 16

Church Council meeting 7:00 pm

Wednesday 17

Quilters 9:00 am

Thursday 18

The Gathering 10:00 am

Midweek Mix 10:00 am

Sunday 21

Father's Day!

Worship 9:30 am

Coffee & fellowship 10:30 am

Sandwich ministry 10:45 am

A New Episode Is Available!

Tune in to hear Lori Ahmad talk about Oak Knoll's long-standing tradition of the annual Rummage Sale.

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Volunteer Spotlight!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to make this year's Rummage Sale a big success!

A special callout to Lori Ahmad for leading this effort and for all the volunteers who gave their time to make this event happen.

Ministry Partner of the Month

The Gathering

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The Gathering is a partnership between Oak Knoll Lutheran Church and Presbyterian Homes & Services. It's a day program for individuals experiencing early to mid-stage memory loss while providing respite for caregivers.

The group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Oak Knoll.

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Facilities Update

Did you notice the new striping in the parking lot? Fred Moore worked with a local contractor to get this accomplished. Thank you, Fred!

A Pastoral Request for Your Prayers & Support

Dear Oak Knoll Family,

I want to share that Kate Kinkade, daughter of Kathy and Garrett Young, is now receiving hospice care. Please hold Kate, Kathy, and Garrett, her brothers Paul and Drew, and her partner in your prayers—for comfort, peace, and awareness of the loving presence of Jesus Christ, who walks with us through every valley.

Kate’s friends have created a GoFundMe page to help support Kate’s care and her end-of-life journey. Here is the link to that site inviting our support: GoFundMe.

In addition, both updates and a place to share your words of love and encouragement can be found on Kate’s CaringBridge site.

As God’s people, we rest in the promise that nothing—not illness, not suffering, not even death itself—can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. May Kate and her family be held in that unshakeable love, now and in the days to come.

Your partner in ministry,

Pastor Jay Rudi

Luther Crest Golf Scramble August 3

Luther Crest invites you to have a team at their fundraising event at Lake Miltona Golf Club or to contribute financially by sponsoring a hole on the course or providing a raffle donation.

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Quilts = Growth

See how quilts help young children grow in Tanzania.

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🔔 Reminder!

Lutheran Night at the Twins is August 11. All are welcome to attend individually, but we would love to get a group from Oak Knoll to attend together. If you can coordinate this effort, please reach out to Christina Black today.

The Oak Knoll Talent Showcase & Neighborhood Meal is on Wednesday, July 29, and we are inviting all youth who want to perform or showcase a creative art to participate! We are looking for musicians, singers, writers, artists, and performers of ANY kind! Calling All Youth Talent! If you want to perform, please contact Stephen Murray today.

Photos from the Week!

Noisy ending during worship!

Youth Event - Feed My Starving Children & Dairy Queen

Visit from Pastor Jennifer showing her congregational gift from Oak Knoll, a green stole