Whenever you feel moved to do so drop to your knees in sweet and spontaneous prayer.  Pray for the youth and young adults coming to the Youth Evangelism Event in October.  If you’re not able to attend the planning meetings you can still play a very important part in the success of this event:

PRAY

Pray for the people to come. 

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Ask God to bring droves of people to hear his Word.

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Pray for volunteers to drive the young people to the event to hear the word of God.

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 Pray for someone you love that you want to see moved by the Holy Spirit to accept Christ into their hearts.

It hurts to lose someone you love.  Find hope at Grief Share.

It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel.

This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before.

Grief Share groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Grief Share is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. The next group will begin on Monday September 20th. For more questions please contact Susan V at 320-982-1421 or email her at svoigtlander@gmail.com 

For an overview about the program look up their website at http://griefshare.org

Are you an adult with an ongoing health condition? Or are you a caregiver for someone with an ongoing health condition?

You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise

choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.

If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, anxiety, etc., the Living Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Tuesdays, September 14th—October 26th, 6:00 pm

For more information, contact Tracy Larsen at 320-369-4777.

Funding provided through the Central MN Council on Aging as part of a grant from the Administration on Aging. Licensing provided through the MN Department of Health.

Caring and Coffee Go Together…

On Sunday afternoons in October we have the wonderful opportunity to meet with the residents of Elim Home and share smiles by serving their coffee.  Treats and coffee are provided.  All we need is a few friendly people and/or families willing to take the time.

 Please sign up for the Sunday of your choice on the Events Bulletin Board.

Beyond Surviving … Thriving in Christ!

Grindstone Lake Bible Camp

Women’s Retreat

Sept 10-11, 2010

   Retreat   ...  Relax  …  Renew  …  Rejoice

Special Guests are:  Carolann Rosenthal, Sara Renner and Sharon Knudson.  

Cost:  $40

**More information and event registration forms available on the Events Bulletin Board. **

Free Riders will be on the road again!

Please join us following the 2nd service.   All cycle riders are invited to ride with us on summer rides. We have great fellowship together.

Rides will be canceled for inclement weather. Leaving times may vary.

For more specific information please see church bulletin week of the event or contact Dave & Patty Berg.

Why do it?    What is it?    How is it done?    Who is eligible?    

When do we do it?            Where do we do it?

If you are interested in the answers to any of these questions please contact Pastor Dan for more information at pastordan@milacafreechurch.com.

Be sure to include your name, phone number and email address where he can contact you.

Coming to Milaca Free Church September 12th at 7pm.

It’s a summer evening. The chores are done and the dishes are put away. The family gathers on the front porch to relax with a few of their favorite songs and hymns. Guitars, mandolins, harmonicas, fiddles, even a big bass fiddle accompany the sweet harmonies. A few of the neighbors might even stop by and join in.

 

The Haining Family has been bringing this scene to audiences all over the upper Midwest and even beyond. Winners of the 2004 Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association’s Family Talent Contest, they have never looked back. They have traveled and performed at churches, festivals, fairs, nursing homes, and city parks.

 

They sing gospel music with a message: the message of Hope and Redemption available through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Heaven awaits those who base their life on faith in Jesus, and God’s blessings and help are available to them in this present life.

 

The Haining Family was awarded the 2009 Country Gospel Music Association (CGMA) International Bluegrass Artist of the Year and International Vocal Group of the Year, as well as the 2009 CGMA Central USA Division’s: People’s Choice Award, Bluegrass Artist of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, A Cappella Artist of the Year, Band of the Year, Psalmist of the Year (Peggy), Yodeler of the Year (Grace), and Teenage Performer of the Year (Pearl).

 

The Haining Family loves to share the Gospel in song. Their audiences love to listen.

Click here for more information about this very talented family: 

http://www.hainingfamily.com/bio.php

PORCH PRAYER

What happens when women pray?

What happens when women pray outside?

Well… God hears them of course!

Let’s try it and see.

Invite a few fine women over, sit out on that porch of yours, sip some iced tea and talk to God together. 

While you’re there could you spend a few minutes in prayer for our youth and young adults coming to the Evangelism event in October?  Ask God to move their hearts. Choose a name of someone you care about and ask for them to give their life to the Lord.

Nothing needs to be served, no preparation needed, just some friends together in prayer.  Tea, lemonade, pop optional.  Make it short and sweet. 20 to 30 minutes is all you need. Try it, you just might like it. 

If you want someone to come and help or if you’ve never done it before give Lois Flor a call and she’d be glad to help.  Call her at 320-983-5967.

Go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Pack_A_Shoe_Box/ for more information.

Fresh flower arrangements are a great way to add beauty and interest to the sanctuary this summer.  Anyone willing to bring in their arrangements should contact Carol S or Jackie D by the Friday prior to service. 

Added note:  We will not be in need of flowers the first Sunday of each month.  Thank you.

Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Milaca.

Visitation will be from 5 -8 PM on Friday at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca and 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Water Baptism

Come join us and find out more about baptism.

August 8th &15th at 9:45am in

Pastor Dan Clausen's office.

Baptism will be held on

August 22nd at 3pm.

Have you ever wondered......

• What is it?

• How it's done?     • Who is eligible?

• When will we do it?

• Where will we do it?

  If you are interested in the answers to any of these questions please feel free to show up and we will discuss them then.

"God is not stingy. He does not weigh out his love for us grain by grain; he doesn't squeeze out forgiveness one tiny drop at a time. Not our God—he pours out mercy in a flood. He loves us more than we know. He gives us more than we can ask or dream. He's unrestrained. excessive. outrageous. Over the Top.St. Paul, MN"

October 22-23, 2010
Xcel Energy Center
Friday 10am-3:30pm & 7pm-10pm
Saturday 9am-5pm

Join us for the getaway weekend to learn of God’s immense love for us AND to spend time with the girls!

Ticket price: $89.00

Ticket price includes:  

• Friday day & eve session
• Saturday session
• Box lunch both days

Hotel: Best Western Kelly Inn
Cost: approx.$40/person w/4 in room
The Kelly Inn will be having breakfast buffet Saturday am

We reserved our tickets last year and our seats are on the floor of the Xcel close to the stage!

DEADLINE FOR SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT: AUGUST 8

Sign-up sheet located on south wall in foyer.

Any questions? Call Jackie Droogsma or email her at pdroogs@hotmail.com

Go to http://www.womenoffaith.com/stpaul/  for the schedule of events and other inspiring thoughts.

"Hero HeadQuarters"

Where Kids Join Forces with God!

July 11-15th

6:00-8:30pm

Click here to register online http://www.vacationbibleschool.com/milacaEFree

You are invited to come to this special Sunday evening

July 18th at 7 p.m.

In conjunction with Women’s Ministries our 3rd “Christmas in July/Family Talent Request Night”, will be presented. Contact Pastor Don Matheson with your talent requests by July 11th. Please get consent from person(s) you are requesting first. A special “Christmas in July” offering will be taken that will be divided among the many missionaries our church supports and sent to them later for a Christmas gift.

Dessert will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the program.

General Trip Information

For those of you who are going to challenge we are leaving church at 7:00pm on June 27th and we will return to church at approximately 2pm on July 3rd. Please be there are 6:45 ready to go. Please get your medical release form in ASAP! 

Important info to know before we leave:

•TURN IN your medical release form.

•They are not providing water bottles or Bibles this year so bring your own.

•Final payment is due on our way out the door on June 27th. If you can have it to me before it would be great!

•Bring enough money for 6 meals

Bring extra spending money for offerings, shopping, and late night pizza.

Important info to know after we leave:

•Where we are going: Columbus Ohio

•Hotel we are staying at: Red Roof Inn, phone number 614-224-6539

•Spencer’s Cell Phone: 651-357-0329

•Challenge Hot-Line number: 614-827-2877

Challenge Trip Schedule of Events click here: Challenge_Schedule(1).xlsx

Potluck dinner to follow at noon.  Each family is asked to bring a hotdish and a salad or desert.  Buns and beverages will be provided.

The AWANA club year ended May 12, 2010 with an award ceremony to which parents, grandparents and other guests where invited. Many awards were given to hard working clubbers. Special high honors were given to Ashley Stoss who was awarded the Timothy Award. This award is received when a clubber has finished 4 handbooks - a significant amount of Scripture memory - in the Truth 'n Training (3-6th Grade) division of AWANA. Ashley was the only recipient this year and only the 3rd to receive the award at Milaca Free in the 7 years we have been participating in AWANA.

Thanks to each of you who have volunteered and given a part of yourself for the greater good of our children.  We couldn't do it without you!  You have ministered to our children and for that we are truly grateful.

Pastor Spencer and Jennie have moved into their new home!

We want to welcome them to our community with gifts of food to stock their shelves.

For the next two weeks we will be having a “food shower” for them.

You can bring food items to the church to express our love and appreciation for them in this very practical way.

Items can be placed on the table provided in the foyer on Sundays. 

Congratulations to all our awesome students who have persevered and made it to graduation.  What a huge accomplishment that is.  We wish you all the best on your new endeavors.  Enjoy this exciting time of your life.  It has and will continue to be a privilege having you as part of this church community. 

Please honor the graduates by attending their graduation parties and expressing you congratulations personally. 

Specific dates and times for the graduates parties are listed in the calendar.