Faith ministry continues, even as we remain physically distant. We celebrate God's Spirit leading us this past week.

We are so grateful to our Be Well Team for the research, extra meetings, careful attention to detail, patience and wisdom in planning our first in-person worship in four months on July 12. We also appreciate those who are volunteering before and during worship to make sure everything goes according to plan and we all remain safe.

Faith continues to minister to families during life events, even during pandemic. Pastor John has presided over several outdoor private baptisms and one wedding.  We continue to support families who are grieving, with Pastor John at one funeral this week and 4 next week. Our local funeral homes do a great job maintaining safe physical distancing for small indoor family services. While our lovely Minnesota summer also allows for outdoor and graveside gatherings.

We are making our first fresh vegetable donation this week! Thanks to Faith Feeds Our Neighbor outreach, and many generous gardeners in our congregation, fresh produce is going each week to local food shelves.

 

 ...For the wonder of each hour,
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale, and tree and flower,
Sun and moon, and stars of light

Lord of all to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.

from "For the Beauty of the Earth," text by Folliott Sandford Pierpoint 

We celebrate the beauty that surrounds our church building right now...flowers, butterflies and sunshine!

As you witness ministry happening in your home or neighborhood, or as you share God's grace with others, let us know so we can celebrate with you! Email