WeeklyJuly 20-26,2014 - Woodbury Lutheran Church

The WLC Weekly
Oak Hill ~ Valley Creek ~ St. Croix Campuses
July 20-26, 2014
GREATER… Growth ~ Connection ~ Service ~ Reach ~ Sacrifice
GREATER GROWTH
GREATER CONNECTION
SANCTUARY/GENESIS VC SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY: When the going gets tough,
what does a Chrisan do? The writer of the Psalms would say –
Persevere! Even in a world that is no friend to grace, God has given us tools like:
hope, paence, worship, repentance, and joy. All of these, and more, help us to grow in our ability to
persevere. Come study with us; 9:30am in the Genesis Room (VC).
HEALING SERVICE is held at
the Valley Creek Campus
every third Sunday. For prayers of healing, attend our
service today at 12:15pm, in
room 1-250 (VC Fireside).
Questions, call Pastor Tim at 651-739-5144.
SUMMER MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES:
• “Life and Ministry of the Messiah” by Ray Vanderlaan is the topic for our midweek summer Bible
study, Wed. 9:30-11am, in room 1-250 (VC Fireside). We meet weekly through July 23. Contact:
Elly McDaniel.
• “Gospel of Mark” will meet on Thursdays in room 1-250 (VC Fireside), 10-11:30am.
Dates are July 24 and August 14 and 28. Contact: Pastor Paul Pfotenhauer.
• A Charles Stanley DVD study is being oﬀered on Wednesday evenings. This weeks
topic is “The Courage to Obey”. Join us from 6:30-8pm in room 1-250 (VC Fireside).
Contact: Michael Zenner, 651-592-9435.
ALL ARE INVITED to join together at
the Oak Hill campus today
at 6:30pm to joyfully worship our
Lord! We will be using the Chicago
Folk Service as the liturgy for this
special service and communion will
be celebrated. We hope you can join us!
GREATER REACH
GREATER SACRIFICE
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED: Thank you for your generous donaons. There are a few
items sll requested on posters at both campuses. Please drop oﬀ items for Urban
Plunge TODAY and for Robin's Nest by July 27. Stop by our poster display in the OH
Lobby or VC hallway by the oﬃce. Take a Post-It note for the item(s) you can donate, a;ach the Post-It
to the item and return it to the designated trip box in the VC oﬃce or OH lobby. Thank you!
FOLLOW THE MISSION TRIP BLOGS during their trip. Links can be found at woodburylutheran.org/
ministries/outreach/shor;erm/.
As of June 30, 2014
GENERAL FUND
Year to Date Actual: $1,345,632
2014 Total Year Budget: $1,346,200
$568
GREATER PLEDGE
Year to Date Greater Actual: $146,732
VBS DONATIONS - Thanks to the many kids and families who donated cereal and juice to the Chrisan
Cupboard during our week of VBS. We collected over 100 items! Thanks for reaching out to those in
our community who need our help.
WE REACHED OUR GOAL OF $500: Sports Camp kids raised $502.20 during their week of camp to help
raise money to support Uncharted Waters Sports Camps, reaching children for Jesus through sports.
In 2008 they launched a "Global Impact'' iniave that has allowed UW Sports to give away their
sports camp program by training pastors worldwide how to eﬀecvely use sports to reach kids for
Christ. Thousands of children have been reached, and this year we helped! Way to go campers!
STOCK DONATIONS: There are many diﬀerent
ways we can donate our me, talents and treasures to Woodbury Lutheran Church. One way
some members choose to donate is through the
transfer or donaon of stocks. I donaon form
is located by the welcome desk. If you have
quesons or want more informaon on how to
donate stock please contact Trecie Horner
at 651-731-3349.
GREATER SERVICE
URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS for Chrisan Closet. Due to summer commitments of the Chrisan Closet Staﬀ, I urgently need a few
volunteers to ﬁll in the void for scheduling from August to October 2014. The Chrisan Closet is open every Friday. We have two
shi)s, 8:30 to 11:15am (morning shi)) and 11:15 to 1:45pm (a)ernoon shi)). Please call Gloria Johnson at 651-253-5416 if available
and advise which shi) you would like to work. Thank you for being a vessel of Jesus’ grace.
HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY HOME is a shelter in Oakdale serving homeless families. During the week of Aug. 31– Sept. 6, WLC will
be ﬁlling the volunteer needs for the shelter located at the Guardian Angels’ former parish house. There are 3 shi)s a day and
children of any age are welcome to serve with their parents on any shi). Shi) mes are: a)ernoon 2:45 to 5:15pm, dinner 5:00
to 8:15pm and overnight/breakfast, 8:00pm-9:15am If you can stay overnight but cannot stay through breakfast, we will ﬁnd
someone to relieve you. If you completed the training last year you do not need to go through it again. For those interested in
serving who have not completed the training there is now an on-line opon for you (h;p://vimeo.com/57096919 password:
RockpointChurch3172). To sign-up to serve, follow the link on WLC’s homepage. Addional informaon on each shi) can be found at www.guardianangels.org/jusce-and-outreach/hjh.html, or contact Mike Fouts ([email protected], 651-503-3380) for more informaon.
“He must become greater, and I must become less.” - John 3:30
OAKHILL CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
KID’S AND FAMILY MINISTRY
ALL ARE INVITED: Join us TONIGHT at 6:30pm to joyfully worship our
Lord! We will be using the Chicago Folk Service as the liturgy for this special
service and communion will be celebrated. We hope you can join us!
FALL CLASSES: Start planning ahead. Online registraon is
now open for TNT and LINK Sunday School. Classes start in
September. Register online at woodburylutheran.org. Contact: Nancy
Schubbe at [email protected].
ASPIRING for 100% of INCREDIBLE GREATER SERVING: In the
past 2 months 25 new people have signed up to serve in some
way bringing Oak Hill serving up to 84%! Please talk with Cheri
or Amy about how you can use your gi)s and talents for joyfully serving in our church and community. Or, if you need some
ideas they would love to help you brainstorm! We want to help everyone
grow in discipleship through serving our Lord!
NEW SMALL GROUPS FORMING THIS FALL: If you are interested
in being part of a small group please connect with Naomi Golnitz:
[email protected].
WALK AND TALK BIBLE STUDY, Thursdays at 9:30am. There will be stretching
and study, then walking and discussing, rain or shine throughout the summer.
We meet at Carolyn’s house, 2737 Gerald Ave., N. St. Paul. Quesons? Contact Carolyn at [email protected].
YOUTH BBQ NIGHT: All incoming 6-12th graders are welcome
for a BBQ and some fun summer games on Sunday, July 27 at
6pm. We will meet at the Baumgarn home at 10725 Sailor Way
in Woodbury. Parents, please pick up your young person at 8pm. Sign up at
the sign-up board in the OH lobby or contact Molly Schulze at [email protected] for more info.
STEPHEN MINISTRY—A caring ministry for those in need: For informaon on
the training class beginning in September or being matched with a Stephen
Minister, please contact Paul Lieder (651) 653-3467 or Bernice Bunkowske
651-340-3366.
YOUTH MINISTRY
SUMMER STRETCH (SS): Our next Summer Stretch is Thursday, July 24 from 8:15am-5pm with me in God's Word, service and fun. This week’s event is Grand Slam, signed waiver
form is required. The July 24 event is FULL, but you can register for July 31.
Haven’t signed up yet? You must register one week in advance for each SS
date. To register, please contact Lindsey Schmidt ASAP (check out the website for FAQ). Cost is $20 per week you a;end (ValleyFair is $30).
MS SUMMER BIBLE STUDY (6th-8th) Join us on Tuesday nights 6:30-8pm
for Bible Study at the Valley Creek Campus in the Bridge.
HS SUMMER BIBLE STUDY (9-12th): Come to the Brewer house on
Wednesday’s this summer to dig deep in God’s word, cute kids to play with
and some kind of dessert to devour as well! We’ll meet from 6:30-8pm at
9041 Duckwood Trail in Woodbury.
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MARATHON (9th-12th) Are
you up to the challenge? We’re going to hit not one, not
two, but all 3 FMSC locaons in the Twin Cies in one day on
Tues., July 22, 8:30am-8pm. Please sign up early, we need
to send FMSC a head count! Cost is $10 to cover lunch and dinner. Bringing addional money to donate to FMSC or shopping in their gi) shop is
encouraged. (Please wear closed toe shoes).
OTHER MINISTRIES AND EVENTS
COLORADO PEACHES: There are sll peaches le), but they are going fast. Get your order in to enjoy these delicious peaches! Order forms
are available at a table in the lobby or at the Welcome Desk. Price per crate for these fabulous peaches is $29 (approx. 35-40 peaches), or
half-crate for $14.50. Peaches are scheduled to arrive around Aug. 4, approximately 2-3 days a)er they’re picked. Now that’s fresh! This
fundraiser raises money for the WLC Youth Scholarship Fund and runs through mid July (or when we sell out) at both campuses. Thanks for
supporng our youth programs!
CELEBRATION, our adult vocal ensemble, has an opening for an alto and a tenor. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 5:50pm, beginning in
Sept. Please contact Mark Shepperd for more informaon at 651-739-5144 or [email protected].
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: Pastor Paul and Rhoda are planning a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in October of 2015. There will be a planning meeng on Oct. 5
at the VC campus. If you have interest in parcipang please contact Pastor Paul at [email protected] or 651-261-3416.
STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINEES WANTED: Do you have a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a me of need, to
support someone by listening and prayer? If so, Stephen Ministry may be for you. A new training class begins in September. For informaon, contact Paul Lieder at Oak Hill 651-653-3467, Larry Wilford at Valley Creek 651-458-0147, or call Shirley Mertens at 651-276-7224.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) at Woodbury Lutheran needs your help! We have paid/volunteer posions available and childcare workers are needed for
the 2014-2015 school year. Ages of children range from birth to 5 year olds. When you ask? Every other Monday 9am-11:30am at Woodbury Lutheran
Church (VC). Contact: Chrise Denson 773-320-3642 or email [email protected].
WLC “YARN” MINISTRY: Beauful prayer shawls, comfort shawls, chemo caps, baby caps, prayer cloths or prayer squares are lovingly made by generous
women who donate them for several caring ministries and missions. If you are interested in helping out or would like informaon on geXng something for
an ill, lonely, or hurng person…please call Tamara 651-734-3974 or e-mail her at [email protected] . A huge, sincere “Thank You” to all who have helped
out. Also, feel welcome to work on your project at the Women’s Gathering on Monday a)ernoons 12:30pm in the WLC Valley Creek Fireside Room.
WLC INFORMATION
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Woodbury Lutheran Church ministries, worship schedule and acvies at all campuses can be found at: the welcome desk in
the lobby, at www.woodburylutheran.org, by downloading our church app at h;p://get.theapp.co/4bbf or you can contact
us at 651-739-5144. If you want more info on how to connect with a group, see the church calendar, check out your proﬁle/
ﬁnancial informaon and more, go to myWLC at woodburylutheran.ccbchurch.com.
“MulƟplying Disciples. Transforming lives.”