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Remember to pray for our own and all who serve our country. Letters and e-mails, when possible, to the people serving are always appreciated.
Major Brad Ommodt Nicholas L. Francis SSG Nathan G. Modeen SPC Sadie Brehmer Sgt. John Carson SPC Dwayne L. Thomodsgard
See the Church newsletter for e-mail
and military addresses for the above.
SUMMERFEST 2010
July 18th after Worship
Hot beef sandwiches, Salads, Baked Beans, "Church" made ice cream, Bake auction. Come join us and bring a friend.
Congregational Care The next Micah 6 Community Meal will be held on July 12th.
Serving is from 5:00 to 6:00 p. Thanks to all who help.
Micah 6 is open to anyone who would like to dine together as a community. There is no charge but free will donations are accepted. Donations of salads are needed. If you can help serve or are willing to donate a salad, please sign up on the clipboard in church. Serving is from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Invite people you think would enjoy a meal out and to have a little fellowship with others.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
As of January 31, 2010, over $409,000.00 has gone to Haiti from PDA and more will be going. First Presbyterian, St. James, continues to help through various donations.
A Grief care Group A grief care group will begin meeting on Wednesday, April 7th at the Prairie View Congregate Apartments (1101 2nd St. S. in St. James. The group will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p. for 5 consecutive weeks and explore the process and stories of grieving and healing. The care group is designed for those who are 6 months past the date of a loved one's death.
The facilitator will be Sharon Dexheimer, Caregiver Educator at Immanuel St. Joseph's Mayo Health System. To register for the group, or to ask questions, please call Sharon at - 507-380-5048.
HOLY GROUND Jan Crissinger Clark has put together a wonderful CD, entitled "HOLY GROUND". Some of the songs on the disc are: Open Our Eyes Lord, Here I am Lord, What a Friend We Have in Jesus and On Eagle's Wings. There are also 9 other songs on the CD. These CDs are available from the church office. The CDs are $10.00 each, they do make great gifts. Proceeds from the sale of the CDs ( after expenses incurred in making of the CDs) will go to the updating of the sound system in the sanctuary.
A T T I T U D E CDs are now available. You can get yours from the church office (375-3432) or from any member of the band - cost is $10.00 each.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" will be a theme explored during the Vacation Bible School in August. This movie is more than just entertainment. Author C. S. Lewis introduces concepts which can increase faith and help us share the gospel with unbelievers.
Some of the themes introduced are: * Things are not right in the world and ( sin in the world ) and things are not always right with us - (sin in us ) *The hope of a savior and the meaning of prophesy. * How do we fight against things that are not right in the world? ( through serving those in need and standing up for the week.) Jesus sacrifice for us on the cross.
Dates for VBS are August 5-8 from 5:30 p. to 8:00 p. We will begin with a light supper. On Friday, August 6, participants will be invited to go swimming at the high school pool at 10:00 a. Ages for VBS are 3 year olds through those completing 6th grade. We are going to promote VBS in the community as an outreach for youth. If you know of a child who would be interested in attending, please sign them up in the church office.
Blood Pressure Clinic
On the third Sunday of each month, after worship.
Bear Ministry
The Bear Ministry has made a difference in to many places--not just in St. James but all over. Hospitals in Rochester, Minneapolis and one even traveled as far as California. Please pick one up out of the pew and send it to someone who needs a little extra hug, a little extra love during trying times in their lives. Or...you can even send a bear to celebrate the birth of a baby, a new career or a start in a new school...so many ways the bears make a difference.
And right now there seems to be a lot of our members who have special needs due to illnesses for themselves or for members of their extended families. These people, whether they are members of this church or not, can use a little extra "hug" and that is made possible by our "Bear Ministry".
What can you do? You can "take or send" them a Care Bear that you will find in all the pews in the sanctuary. Every person who has been the recipient of a bear has been so grateful - it is amazing what just a little "love" can do. And so each bear that has to a "new home" has been a blessing.
WELLSPRING CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Wellspring is now offering an evening caregiver support class. The evening caregiver support group will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The next class meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room at First Presbyterian. Anyone who finds themselves in the role of caring for another is encouraged to join the group. Anyone with questions may contact Wellspring at: 507-375-1276. There is no charge to participate in the group.
WELLSPRING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Wellspring is looking for more volunteers to assist with transportation and respite needs in Watonwan County. Hours are very flexible and you may work around your own schedule. Training is provided free of charge. If you are interested in being a volunteer, contact Wellspring at 507-375-1276.
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