You're Invited to the Boondocks

Next Sunday, September 5, everyone is invited down to the Boondocks at the Lindstrom/Millstead get together. Fellowshipping starts at 4:00 pm and chow down at 5:00 pm. Bring a dish (food) to share, your own beverage and a lawn chair. We want everyone who can possibly come, to come! We’re giving you directions so there’s no excuse! Go out the St. Croix Road (Hwy 108) for 6.5 miles until you see Ravine Road. Turn right on Ravine Road (County Road 117). Go about 1 mile (you’ll cross Russell Road)-keep going stay to the right past the farmhouse. Look for signs!

Youth Group Responds to Our New Pastor

As you can see above our teens have really taken a liking to our new pastor, Joel. Last night at youth group was Nerf Gun Night! It was BYO Nerf Gun and be prepared to get creamed. This was a night that our teens could take all the shots they wanted at their fearless leaders (and pastor) - all in love of course. They had a fantastic time! All left in one piece! Below are a few pictures of the crazy night!

And the winner is...

Our third night of VBS was a sight to see! We met together and all the children who dressed up were paraded around the worship center in fashion show style! So many children and their parents did such a great job dressing up as Egyptian men and princesses, explorers, and detectives. It was so hard to choose a winner. Several made honorable mention, but only one received the grand prize - a hand made treasure box made by our own Nate Johnson (thanks Nate). The winner was Rochelle Denery, who dressed as an Egyptian princess. Great job!

In the lesson time, the students were taught that the Egyptian's greatest wish was to live forever. However, all their preparation for eternal life did not line up with what the Bible teaches. Our verse for the night was Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." The gospel was presented in simplicity in hope that some children might receive Christ.

The skit continued and all the children are wondering who stole the money box?

Only one chance left to attend! Come out tonight from 6-8:30pm.

God Created Us With Love

The second night of VBS was just as exciting as the first! Several new children joined us as we dove back into "The Egpyt File!" The weather was beautiful again, so the kids enjoyed the outside games once again!

Monday night we learned about "special creation." Last night we learned that "God created us with love!" Our Scripture verse was Psalm 139:14, which states, "I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well." The kids marvelled as they learned about the fact that God thought of everything when He created us!

Tonight will be costume night! There will be a contest for the best costumes! Who will win? We don't know. Come out from 6:00-8:30pm and see for yourself. Below are a few more pictures of the fun last night.