1 - SERVANT SPIRIT Mission Statement for Servant of Christ Lutheran Church: Making Disciples Core Values of Servant of Christ Lutheran Church: Prayer Weekly Worship Biblical Literacy Spiritual Friendship Serving Giving October 2019 Worship & Learning Faith Walk & Talk Ministry & Mission Congregation News Children’s Ministry Next Gen Ministry Outreach Calendar of Events Outreach & Fellowship O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation! ~Psalm 95.1~ Verse of the Month Inside this issue Rivers of Living Water ~ Pastor Eric “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, Streams of living water will flow from within him” John 7:38 A few years ago along with three other bicyclists we rode a short 4 day trip from the headwaters of the Mississippi at Itasca State Park and finished at Little Falls. One of the things that struck me was how you could literally step across the Mississippi at its beginning because it was just a tiny little stream. The further south you got the larger and swifter the river became. If followed all of the way to New Orleans it becomes much larger and a tremendous source of commerce and recreation, it is after all called The Mighty Mississippi. In order for that to happen it must stay connected to the source which is just a tiny little stream you can literally cross with a couple of steps. I don’t want to overdo the river analogy but I have come to believe that every person’s life has an impact on others way beyond what we can see, or you might say “way down stream”. Each life has joys and struggles, they meet obstacles that seem too high to go over and too wide to go around. But staying connected to the River of the Spirit of God means never letting any of those things come between you and God. Because when you are connected to the source He will be with you. As the fall progresses, stay connected to the source, stay connected to God. Remember to worship, pray, serve, give, read your Bible and develop spiritual friendships. Never allow anything to come between you and God. To quote Oswald Chambers, “If you believe in Jesus, you will find that God has nourished in you mighty torrents of blessings for others.” God has blessed us to be off to a great start this Fall at Servant of Christ. See you in worship this Sunday. Blessings, Pastor Eric Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Sunday, October 20th On Sunday, October 20 th Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge will lead worship at SOC. Join us on this special Sunday and invite a friend to come and hear songs of hope and hear stories of freedom from addiction and how God is alive and well and working in people’s lives. Don’t miss it! MNTC is a both a residential and outpatient treatment program for a variety of addictions. Additionally they have long-term and short-term programs. If you have or know someone who has addiction issues call MNTC for more information at (612)-FREEDOM.
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Mission Statement for Servant of Christ Lutheran Church: Making Disciples
“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, Streams of living water will flow from within him” John 7:38
A few years ago along with three other bicyclists we rode a short 4 day trip from the headwaters of the Mississippi at Itasca State Park and finished at Little Falls. One of the things that struck me was how you could literally step across the Mississippi at its beginning because it was just a tiny little stream. The further south you got the larger and swifter the river became. If followed all of the way to New Orleans it becomes much larger
and a tremendous source of commerce and recreation, it is after all called The Mighty Mississippi. In order for that to happen it must stay connected to the source which is just a tiny little stream you can literally cross with a couple of steps.
I don’t want to overdo the river analogy but I have come to believe that every person’s life has an impact on others way beyond what we can see, or you might say “way down stream”. Each life has joys and struggles, they meet obstacles that seem too high to go over and too wide to go around. But staying connected to the River of the Spirit of God means never letting any of those things come between you and God. Because when you are connected to the source He will be with you. As the fall progresses, stay connected to the source, stay connected to God. Remember to worship, pray, serve, give, read your Bible and develop spiritual friendships. Never allow anything to come between you and God. To quote Oswald Chambers, “If you believe in Jesus, you will find that God has nourished in you mighty torrents of blessings for others.” God has blessed us to be off to a great start this Fall at Servant of Christ. See you in worship this Sunday.
Blessings, Pastor Eric
Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Sunday, October 20th
On Sunday, October 20th Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge will lead worship at SOC. Join us on this special Sunday and invite a friend to come and hear songs of hope and hear stories of freedom from addiction and how God is alive and well and working in people’s lives. Don’t miss it!
MNTC is a both a residential and outpatient treatment program for a variety of addictions. Additionally they have long-term and short-term programs. If you have or know someone who has addiction issues call MNTC for more information at (612)-FREEDOM.
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Worship & Learning
Prayer Resources on
the Web
Visit our website for a
resource on prayer. Go to
www.elca.org/prayer which
is part of the ELCA
website. The page
provides resources for
individuals seeking to
expand their prayer life.
Contents of the page
include meditation,
healing, prayer requests,
daily Bible readings and a
short course called “Prayer
101”. This is an EXCEL-
LENT resource, check it
out!
Servant of Christ
Mission Making Disciples
We are committed in
every aspect of life to
encourage the ministry
of the congregation and
individuals to grow in the
following biblical marks of
discipleship: Prayer,
Weekly Worship, Biblical
Literacy, Spiritual
Friendship, Serving and
Giving
Bringing Communion to People in Their Homes!
Please let Pastor Eric or Pastor Melissa know if there is a Servant of Christ member unable to attend worship due to medical reasons. The Pastors would be happy to bring communion to them in their home. Just call the church office at 763-427-5070.
Communion
Our Mission
Resources
Upcoming Preaching Themes
Sunday, 10/6/19 ~ Following Jesus Text: Mark 1:14-19
Theme: In these days of leadership conferences, leadership books, podcasts and Ted talks on leadership there’s not much talk of being a follower. But following Jesus is different.
Questions to Think About as You Read: Did the disciples have any objections to following Jesus? Why are people sometimes hesitant to follow Jesus? Why do people sometimes pick and choose what parts of Jesus’ teachings
they want to follow?
Sunday, 10/13/19 ~ Jesus and Landscaping Text: Mark 4:1-20
Theme: Jesus tells the parable of the four soils in this chapter which is one of a number of teachings in Mark 3-6. This passage is a reminder to us to seek to be the good soil when it comes to being receptive to the teachings of Christ.
Questions to Think About as You Read: What are the four different kinds of soils? When it comes to the teachings of Jesus which of them are people excited
to be the good soil and which of them are people often like one of the other three soils? What kind of soil are most people when it comes to stewardship? Why?
Sunday, 10/20/19 ~ Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge The 40-50 voice choir members from Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge will be leading worship at both services. Be sure to invite your friends and family for an opportunity to hear how God is working in the lives of people as they live the story of the Bible to become like Jesus!
Sunday, 10/27/19 ~ What Jesus Really Said Text: Mark 12:13-17
Theme: Like they did so many times, the religious leaders tried to trap Jesus with questions. This time they try to trap him with a question about paying taxes and he turns the question back on them and they were amazed at him.
Questions to Think About as You Read: Why is the critique that all the church does is ask for money a myth? Why is money such a sensitive issue for some, and for others a joyful
thing? What do you think God wants our relationship to money to be like?
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Worship & Learning
Young At Heart Monday, October 7th
Young At Heart will meet on Monday, October 7th at 11:30 in the Family room at the back of the Sanctuary. We’ll continue our study of the Gospel of Mark by focusing on Chapters 3 & 4. Bring your lunch for the hot coffee and hot discussion.
Young At Heart
SERVANT OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
2020 ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP DRIVE AND 3-YEAR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MAKING GOD’S HOUSE OUR HOME
“As for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord” Joshua 24:15
For 43 years, Servant of Christ has been “making disciples” through our core values of giving, spiritual friendships, prayer, biblical literacy, weekly worship, and serving. Servant of Christ’s annual budget of $970,000 sustains all our worship, education, service and outreach ministries. Gifts for the annual stewardship drive, ensure that we can continue to allow our staff to minister in our community, provide for our physical space, and extend God’s love beyond our congregation. Each year we budget 10% ($97,000) of our operating funds to help organizations inside and outside of the Champlin community. A congregational vote in January approved a capital campaign for building and grounds improvements, missional outreach, and debt reduction of our current mortgage. Gifts will be used to:
1. Care for our church home and grounds
2. Tithe 10% of our capital campaign proceeds for outreach beyond our walls
3. Make early payments to reduce the length of the mortgage, saving interest, and eventually providing more financial resources for mission and ministry through our operational budget.
Key Events
Our campaign is underway! Please contact a Campaign Cabinet member for more information, to schedule a personal visit to learn more, or if you’d like to help with the campaign: General Chairpersons Eric Carlson, Annette Carlson, Lisa Russell, Pam Hayes, Scott Stennes; Resource Coordinator Wendy Johnson, and Pastor Eric.
Sept 29 Installation of Campaign Leadership Team
Nov 3 Generosity Sunday Pick up your Campaign packet before or after worship. Breakfast served
on Sunday morning!
Nov 17 Commitment Sunday We offer our Gifts, Pledges, and Prayers during worship.
Dec 8 Celebration Sunday We dedicate our Gifts and Pledges to the Glory of God during worship.
SOC Turkey Bingo Saturday, November 23rd
Kids of all ages! Come join the SOC Red Hatters for Turkey Bingo, Saturday, November 23 from 1-3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall! Cost is $1.00 per Bingo card. Bingo Prize: Turkeys of course (or gift cards)!
Free popcorn will be served and there will be treats and beverages for sale.
Proceeds will be used for our various service projects. Check the Sunday bulletin for more details.
For more information please call Teale Colston at 763-427-3598
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Faith walk & talk
Is Now the Right Time? ~ Pastor Melissa
“There is a time for everything , and a season for every activity under the heavens…” Ecclesiastes 3:1
Summer is over and we are entering the season of fall. What Spiritual Season are you in right now? Is it time to do some fall cleaning and examine what you really believe? As a Christian Community, Servant of Christ has started the worship series “20/20 Vision: Red Letter Focus” this October. During 2019-2020 we will be reading through the Gospels of Mark and John with a focus on Jesus words. It will be a time of fall cleaning for all of us as we sort through our hearts, minds and actions. We will look at what we think, how our thoughts direct our actions, and who do our actions make us become. Maybe this is a time in your life to join a Bible Study, Prayer Group, Quilting Group or Game Group. Please take the opportunity to grow in Biblical Literacy and make Spiritual Friendships by attending the Bible Study “Unafraid: Living with Courage & Hope in Uncertain Times.” This study will meet Tuesdays at 9:30AM Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19 or Wednesdays at 6:45PM Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20. Everyone is invited to stop in at the Deeper Bible Study any Tuesday at 6:45 pm in the fellowship hall. No registration required and no homework! Praying Together meets the second Sunday of every month at 10:45AM in the office conference room. Quilting meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 10Am. There are many other groups in the newsletter that are meeting this fall. Please contact me if you are interested in joining one of these groups. If one of these groups does not fit your schedule please let me know and we can work on getting another small group started. Now is a good time to get back to an old spiritual practice or start a new spiritual practice. Blessings, Pastor Melissa
Learn about the meaning of baptism and how to arrange for baptism here at Servant of Christ. We invite all ages to be baptized. Classes are held on the first Sunday every other month at noon in the Family Room at the back of the Sanctuary.
Upcoming Baptism classes: October 13 December 1
Unafraid : Living with Courage & Hope in Uncertain Times
Adult Study Opportunity Tuesdays at 9:30 am & Wednesdays at 6:45 pm
For anyone struggling with fear, worry, or anxiety, or who wonders how families and communities can live as peacemakers in troubles times. Unafraid offers an informed and inspiring message full of practical solutions. In this five week study we will explore the worries and fears that all of us experience.
Tuesdays at 9:30 AM Oct. 22, 29 and Nov. 5, 12, 19
Wednesdays at 6:45PM Oct. 23, 30, 6, 13, 20
Sign up on the sheet in the outer narthex or contact Pastor Melissa.
DEEPER
“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may
give you the Spirit of revelation, so that you may know him better.”
Ephesians 1:17
This fall we will be offering a bible study on Tuesday evenings in the Fellowship Hall. This study will be an opportunity to go deeper into the gospel lessons from Sunday mornings through teaching and small group discussion. Study begins October 1 and will be held from 6:45-8:00 pm. The book of Mark will be the main focus.
Bring your bible, pen and paper. Weekly attendance is encouraged but not necessary. For more information contact Patrice Konop at [email protected]
Fabian Gaspar Cardenas, is the pastor of St. Augustine Lutheran Church in La Esmeralda, Guatemala. Though the building is new the congregation has worshipped in La Esmeralda for more than 20 years since their return from Mexico, where they spent the worst years of Guatemala’s civil war in refugee camps. Today the Congregation strives to support sustainable livelihoods, health care and education for its community, said Stephen Deal, ELCA regional representative for Central America. Your gifts to Servant of Christ have helped the ELCA invest in the ministry of St. Augustine. Despite challenges to his health and the community, Cardenas has kept his vision fixed on God. For all who visit or pass by St. Augustine, he hopes that “when you look at the church, you remember that God is with you always, and you can do anything with God at your side.” WOW! God is changing lives through generosity!! Keep it up!!
6 am Wednesday Women’s
Bible Study
Women of all ages are welcome to join our group every Wednesday morning at Mill Pond Gables in Champlin for about an hour to study God’s Word. We are starting a new study called Following Jesus. Come join us! It is a great way to start the day. Don’t worry if you cannot stay for the whole hour/come and go as your Schedule allows. For further questions call the church office at 763-427-5070. Remember, God loves each one of us. You are precious in His sight.
Saturday Morning Men’s
Bible Study
The Saturday morning Men’s Bible Study will meet on Saturday October 19th from 9:30 – 10:30 AM. This will allow the guys doing the Resolute Study to join us if they wish. We will continue our study of Paul’s letter to the Galatians.
Ministry & Mission
Resolute Men’s Bible Study
The RESOLUTE Men’s study kicks off on October 5th with speaker, Vince Miller, founder of Resolute. We meet Saturday mornings at 8:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. For further information contact:
If you’ve been visiting or have been attending regularly, we consider you an important part of Servant of Christ and we invite you to consider becoming a member. A new member class & luncheon is scheduled for October 6th at 12 noon. New members will be received October 27th at the 9:00 & 10:45 am worship services.
Men’s Breakfast: Building a Better Man
When: Oct. 5 from 8:00 am – 9:30 am Where: Servant of Christ Lutheran Church
Please join us for breakfast and a presentation on "Motivating Men around Manhood". Meet other men of all ages and learn from guest speaker/facilitator Vince Miller, founder of Resolute, as he shares with us how to continue to grow in Christ.
Vince Miller, founder of Resolute, a non-profit organization focused on providing men with tools for discipleship and mentorship. Vince formed Resolute after 25 years in ministry organizations to include Young Life, InterVarsity, TCU Football, and Eagle Brook Church. He’s written 13 books and handouts, along with small group videos that are resources for mentorship.
Bring your neighbor - Bring your son - Open to men of all ages
Please RSVP to Tim Carlson at [email protected] or Sign up in the Opportunity area of the weekly bulletin.
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:15 pm, Pastor Melissa Maltman or Pastor Eric Walbolt leads worship for the residents and visitors at the Brookdale-Champlin Senior Living Complex. The worship service is open to all who wish to attend. If you know someone there, please feel free to invite them.
Current worship service dates: Tuesday, October 8
Tuesday, November 12
Congregation news
Greetings from the Contemporary Band!
There is no power, no force, no purpose, no being that is able to stand up to the wisdom, the power or the glory of our God.
All things revolve around him ~ Romans 11:36
Our new song for October is called “Unstoppable God”. The lyrics talk about how the Creator of the Universe, the unstoppable God, created all that is seen and unseen. God created you and me. We were created to worship the creator. We worship a God that has no limits!
Our prayer for you is that you can rest in this monumental idea that God is so BIG, so powerful, so loving, so full of grace, so full of mercy that He is unstoppable. He sent His only son to sacrifice His life for ours. Through the love of Jesus Christ, He forgave us, renewed us and called us His own. May you lean into the worship of our unstoppable God. See you on Sunday!
Peace, Cathy Yseth
Lent Speakers for 2020
If you or someone you know has an inspiring testimony they might be open to sharing during our Wednesday night Lent services next Spring please contact Pastor Eric at (763) 427-5070 or [email protected].
SOC Welcomes ELCI
At its August Church Council Meeting, the Servant of Christ Church Council agreed to let Eternal Life Church International (ELCI) meet at SOC on Sunday afternoons. ELCI is a small church comprised of 10-15 Liberians which had been meeting in Roseville. Because most of the members live in the Brooklyn Park and Champlin area, SOC was a natural fit. A facility use agreement has been approved and signed and we look forward to ELCI worshipping at Servant of Christ.
WELCOME Eternal Life Church International
Unstoppable God
Heaven thundered and the world was born Life begins and ends in the dust You formed Faith commanded and the mountains moved
Fear is losing ground, to our hope in You
Unstoppable God, Let Your glory go on and on Impossible things, In Your name, they shall be done
Freedom conquered, All our chains undone
Sin defeated, Jesus has overcome Mercy triumphed, When the third day dawned
Darkness was denied, when the stone was gone
Oh, unstoppable God, Let Your glory go on and on Impossible things, In Your name, they shall be done
Unstoppable God, Let Your glory go on and on Impossible things, In Your name, they shall be done
SOC QUILTING GROUP
The quilting ladies are once again making quilts to be distributed throughout our local community. These quilts are distributed to a variety of places including nursing homes, Hope 4 Youth and where ever there is a need.
We meet in the fellowship hall the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month during the school year. Anyone is welcome to come help. If you can tie a knot..that is all you need to know. Come when you can and leave when you want to – whatever fits your schedule. The time is 9:00 am to roughly 2:30 pm. Lunch is provided along with lots of laughs and good fellowship.
Before the quilts are distributed, they are blessed and displayed at a Sunday morning service.
This blessing will be on Sunday, October 13th.
Thank you all for your donations of sheets, fabric, etc. We appreciate it very much. At this time, we seem to have enough of everything, but do need monetary donations also. We work on a very lean budget and in addition to fabric and sheets we need to purchase batting, thread, etc.
For more details please contact either Sherri Buhmann 763 464-2724 or Becky Panser 612 501-7722
These Sundays are for Kindergarten through 4th grade. On
these Sundays parents come with their children to class. As
families, you experience and grow in your faith together. Mark
your calendar! Our dates will be
October 27
January 26
March 8
Stepping Stones of Faith
Stepping Stones of Faith take place on Sundays when we take a few minutes in service to recognize where children are in their faith journey. On each of these dates, the children come with their class to service and we give each child a gift and a blessing. The children return to the classroom with their group. Kindergarten – October 6
1st Grade – November 10
2nd Grade – February 23
3rd Grade - September 29
4th Grade - First Communion Service April 19
5th Grade – May 3
Sunday School Singing Opportunity
Does your child love to sing? Once again this year we will have
opportunities for your Sunday School child to do some singing
outside of class. Keira Moore will lead the Joyful Noise Choir
(Pre K—2nd grade) and the Hallelujah Choir (3rd-5th) choir. They
will be meeting Sunday mornings between services.
Joyful Noise 10:05-10:20
Hallelujah 10:25-10:40
All are welcome! Please be sure to sign your
child up at church for the designated time.
Follow for reminders and updates:
SOC Children’s Choir @hallelujahjoyfulnoise
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Middle School Ministry~Calvin/High School Ministry~Anne
Looking to the Future:
Fall Retreat, November 15th-17th (MSM & HSM) Grades 6-8 (9th grade optional) will head up to Camp Wapo for a fall retreat. 9th graders should email Anne Schaefer to opt in to the fall retreat. Winter Retreat, February 14th-16th (MSM) The Winter Retreat is a chance to get away for a fun, Christ-centered weekend at Wapo. There is tubing, bonfires, broomball, indoor games/activities/crafts, and more! Grades 6-8 are invited to join.
Confirmation Service and Rehearsal for 9th graders
Rehearsal for Parents and Students: Friday, May 15th from 6-8pm (pictures at 6pm) Confirmation Service: Saturday, May 16th at
10am. The service usually lasts 1.5 hours, and
students will arrive by 9:15am.
Middle School Students: Coming this Month:
Turkey-Lurkey-Loo All-Nighteroo (MSM) October 25th-26th from 8:30pm-7:00am Cost: $35 That’s right, it’s time for our yearly all-nighter. We’ll meet at church, and throughout the night we’ll load up on a bus that will take us to different mystery locations. Grades 6-9 and their friends that might not come to SOC are invited. Space is limited, and volunteers are needed! Look for registration forms soon with shifts for parents to sign-up for attached.
Offering to ELCA Good Gifts
The Middle School Ministry (MSM) students
are collecting money on Wednesday night for
the ELCA good gifts. Through Good Gifts we
are able to pick from a variety of ways to help
our neighbors in developing parts of the
world. Some things include: livestock and
farm animals, farming tools, microloans for a
woman’s small business, a share of a well,
vaccines, and more!
High School Ministry (HSM)
Upcoming Wednesday night Youth Group dates and topics:
October 2nd – How Would People Get Ready For Jesus?
October 9th – Why Would Jesus Suffer?
October 16th – Why Would Jesus Come?
October 23rd – “I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.”
October 30th – “I Am Buried Treasure.”
Game Night Servant of Christ is hosting a monthly Game Night the third Sunday of the month in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a game to share or learn a new game. Come alone or with friends and family. Do you know someone who loves games? Share the news of Game Night at SOC! Join us next time for the fun, fellowship, and friendship! Questions: Contact Julie Rose at 763-458-5709 or [email protected]
North Metro Grief Support Coalition Growing through Loss
Purpose: The series provides an opportunity for individuals to obtain information and support for a variety of grief and loss issues. Have you experienced: The death of a loved one Pregnancy or infant loss Loss by suicide
Do you feel: Alone in your grief In need of support Are you interested in learning more about the grief process?
This series is for you Oct 10: “Grief Observed” Oct 17: “Journey Through Grief and Loss” Oct 24: “Living Forward” Oct 31: No Session Nov 7: “Endings and Beginnings: The Intersections of Loss and Grief” Nov 14: “Grief and the Holidays” Nov 21: “Prayer and Healing Service”
SOC Red Hatters October 17
In October the SOC Red Hatters will be assembling care bags for children at the children’s hospitals. We meet in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm.
About SOC Red Hatters: Women of all ages are welcome to attend (18-49 years wear pink & lavender; 50+ wear red & purple) We meet one Thursday a month at 6:30 p.m.
usually in the Fellowship Hall Our Red Hat group mixes service projects with
fun activities and outings throughout the year Contact Teale Colston with any questions.
GRIEF GROUPS FOR DEATH AND MORE!
There are many different kinds of grief. We are mostly acquainted with grief surrounding death. All kinds of grief are difficult. There are many grief groups around the Cities for everything including the loss of a loved one to divorce separation, moving job loss etc.
Go to www.optage.org/uploads/grief-support-groups.pdf to find a list of groups and their dates.
Make sure and type in the entire address this is a very comprehensive listing.
Open to the Public Location: First Congregational/UCC 1923—3rd Ave. Anoka, MN 55303 Time: Thursdays, 6:45—9:00 pm Agenda: Registration 6:45—7:00 pm Speaker 7:00—7:45 pm Hospitality 7:45—8:00 pm Small Groups 8:00—9:00 pm
No pre-registration registration is taken at each session
For additional information,
please call the coalition phone number 763-413-2985
Scrapbook & Craft Weekend October 18—October 19
Come join us upstairs in the Fellowship Hall starting at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18th through
Saturday, October 19th at 3:00 p.m.
Bring your scrapbooks/photo albums, sewing, card making crafts, beading, etc…stay the whole time or come
and go as your schedule allows.
For more information, Teale Colston at 763-427-3598
Tuesdays: 9:15 am Preschool 11:00 am Staff Meeting Noon Bulletin Deadline 12:45 pm Preschool 6:45 pm Deeper Bible Study *7:00 pm Al-Anon *7:30 pm AA Meeting
Wednesdays: 6:00 am Women’s Bible Study- Mill Pond Gables 9:15 am Preschool 12:45 pm Preschool 5:30 pm Confirmation & High School
Thursdays: 9:15 am Preschool 12:45 pm Preschool
Fridays: 9:15 am Preschool
Saturdays: 8:00 am Men’s Resolute Bible Study
*Not a church function
Holy Communion Services are 1st & 3rd
Sunday
Calendar of events
Upcoming October & November Events
Oct. 1 Tuesday 7:00 pm Capital Campaign meeting Oct. 5 Saturday 8:00 am Resolute Men’s Breakfast/ Speaker Oct. 6 Sunday Kindergarten Stepping Stone 12:00 pm Band Tryouts ages 12—25 12:00 pm New Member Class & Luncheon Oct. 7 Monday 11:30 am Young at Heart Oct. 8 Tuesday 1:15 pm Brookdale Champlin 7:00 pm Capital Campaign meeting Oct. 10 Thursday 9:00 am Quilting Oct. 11 Friday 4th/5th Grade Fun Night Oct. 13 Sunday 12:00 pm Baptism class Oct. 15 Tuesday 7:00 pm Church Council Oct. 16 Wednesday No Confirmation/High School Oct. 17 Thursday No Preschool 6:30 pm Red Hatters meeting 7:00 pm High School Movie night Oct. 18 Friday No Preschool 3:00 pm Scrapbooking starts Oct. 19 Saturday 9:30 am Men’s Bible Study 3:00 pm Scrapbooking ends Oct. 20 Sunday MNTC both services No Sunday School 4:00 pm Game Night Oct. 22 Tuesday 9:30 am Unafraid Bible Study Oct. 23 Wednesday 6:45 pm Unafraid Bible Study Oct. 24 Thursday 9:00 am Quilting Oct. 25 Friday 8:30 pm Turkey Lurkey Loo starts Oct. 26 Saturday 7:00 am Turkey Lurkey Loo ends 9:00 am Marriage Seminar Oct. 27 Sunday Family First Sunday Receive New Members 5:00 pm Servant Supper Oct. 29 Tuesday 9:30 am Unafraid Bible Study Oct. 30 Wednesday 6:45 pm Unafraid Bible Study Nov. 1 Friday 7:00 pm Vespers: A Time for Prayer
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Outreach & fellowship
Welcome Everyone to Servant Supper! Sunday, October 27th
5-6 pm
Servant of Christ offers a wonderful meal prepared by volunteers every 4th Sunday of the month. It’s free to anyone that would like to come and have a meal. Did you know over the past 10 years Servant Supper has served meals 120 Sundays. That’s 8000 meals. Over the course of 10 years we have also given away approximately 32,000 rolls of toilet paper and 16,000 other toiletries. We are in need of coordinators to take over Servant Supper and move forward serving 60-80 people each month. Menus and quantities are provided. We are called to be Servants of Christ and this would be a great opportunity for you to serve even in a small capacity. Please consider getting involved, even if it’s coming to serve a meal or clean up. If you have questions regarding how to get involved contact: Liz Doering: [email protected] Diane Engle: [email protected] Carolyn Schlitter: [email protected] or Tammy Lund: [email protected].
Servant House Preschool
It’s October! Leaves are turning color and falling to the ground, soon there will be a distinct “chill” in the air. Our science table will be full of pumpkins, gourds, acorns and Indian corn! All of our friends are welcome to bring signs of fall they find while outside!
We are also going to be talking and learning about spiders, bats and pumpkins! Do you know what is inside a pumpkin? It is a fun question to ask! Some believe that is where you will find a pumpkin pie!
At the end of the month we will be having our Halloween party! All the children will be in their costumes and we will parade around the church for parents and staff to see!
Before snack each day we recite a short prayer together: “We pray for peace, good food and happiness for all the children of the world. Amen.”
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Diane at [email protected].
Give + Text Did you know that you can make
a contribution with text! Simply send a text message to a phone number (763-401-7586) Put in the amount you would like to contribute
(example: 25). Within a few minutes, you’ll be sent a text with a link
to register. Next time you give send a text with the amount, and it
will process automatically! You can even text “repeat” to make it a recurring donation. Give+ Text is one of the fastest, easiest ways to give.
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Download the FREE app on your Apple or Android phone called Give+
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Disciple of God Award Recipient Thank you 5K Lead the Way Participants!
Thank you for coming out on a beautiful morning to
be part of the Lead The Way 5K Run/Walk.
With your help $1088.00 was raised and will go to
the Disciple of God awards at SOC.
The scholarships help to fund higher education and
raise up leaders and Disciples of God here at
church. The scholarships have a far reaching effect.
Thank you for helping to keep future awards possible for others. Sincerely, Michaela Larsen
Childcare available for infants through 3 years old
Sunday School at 9:00 & 10:45 am
MN Adult & Teen Challenge—October 20th
Confirmation—Wednesdays starting at 5:30 pm
High School — Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
Remember to invite a friend to Servant of Christ!
NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE
P A I D TWINCITIES, MN
PERMIT NO. 15753
Church contacts
Servant of Christ Lutheran Church 740 East Hayden Lake Road, Champlin, MN 55316 Phone: 763-427-5070 Fax: 763-427-4379 Website: www.servantofchrist.com Pastor Eric Walbolt: [email protected] Pastor Melissa Maltman: [email protected] Anne Larsen, Children’s Ministry Director: [email protected] Calvin Konop, Intern Pastor/Next Gen Ministries Director: [email protected] Anne Schaefer, Next Gen Ministries Assoc. Director: [email protected] Susan Huemann, Choir Music Ministry Director: [email protected] Cathy Yseth, Contemporary Music Ministry Director: [email protected] Pianist, Matt Harikian Pat Gallagher, Nursery Care Ministry Director Church office Tammy Lund: [email protected] Barb Ames: [email protected] Servant Schoolhouse Preschool 763-427-7765 Diane Poling, Director: [email protected]
