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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Baptism 3

Vacation Bible School 3

Congregational Care 4

Feed Your Spirit 5

Help Needed 5

Women’s Retreat 6

Blessing Closet 7

News! 6-8

Reverend Fun 8

July Calendar 9

Birthdays 10

Memorials 11

Weekly Calendar 12

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No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here.

Office Hours: Mon-Wed 8-4:30 | Thurs 8-3| Fri 8-4 Rev. Kyle Carnes, Senior Minister | Rev. Missy Holdorf, Associate Minister

The Interpreter Saint Stephens United Church of Christ

903 E 2nd St Merrill WI 54452

Office: 715-536-7322

Pastoral Care Concerns:715.575.3191

THE COMPLAINT DEPARTMENTDo you know that almost no successful organization has one? There are human resource departments and there are research and development departments, but very few extremely successful organizations have a “complaint department.” They don’t exist. And my best guess as to why they don’t exist is because they don’t work. There’s no benefit to them.

Here’s my other best guess. Some people complain just to be heard. And on the surface, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. We all need to be heard. It’s a way that we find value and know that we have worth, a sense that what we have to say is valuable. This is very important and we should welcome as many voices to our tables as we can. But when it comes to complaining, what I think gets missed is that for what we say to have value, meaningful value, it needs to be said to the person who needs to hear it. Whether it’s to a person directly or whether it’s to someone who can do something about your concern. This is when our words really have value: when they’re spoken to the correct audience.

Doing a stage play in a board meeting, while creative, is not likely to be the most effective. Reading a poem as a way to teach your child how to drive when they’ve just run a red light, not most effective in that moment. Reading a history book at a comedy show. Doing interpretive dance at an event for the National Federation of the Blind. Speaking French to a Norwegian audience. None of these are effective because what they are trying to accomplish is being communicated to the wrong audience. There’s nothing wrong with these forms of communication and there’s nothing wrong with these audiences. They’re just mismatched.

I also think that there’s some confusion about complaining itself. One of the reasons that there are so few “complaint departments” is because there is always a better way to communicate than to complain. Expressing concern, engaging in conversation, and offering encouragement are just a few. Because let’s be honest, we all know when someone else is complaining. It just sounds bad. It’s not enjoyable, engaging, or helpful to listen to. It has a sort of nails-on-the-chalkboard kind of quality to it. But for some reason when complaints come out of our own mouths, we seem to have a certain immunity to it. It doesn’t sound like complaining. It doesn’t hurt our own ears. There’s usually even some measure of vindication with it. We speak our own complaints with confidence and with some measure of certainty, even defiance ... ”something is not what I like, and I have something to say about it!”

It’s also easy for us, when we are the complainers, to believe that we’re doing something else, when it’s actually just complaining. “Oh, I’m not complaining, I’m just commenting.” Or another favorite is, “Oh, I’m not complaining, I’m just making an observation.” Two telltale phrases that we can all listen for to double check ourselves to determine whether what we’re doing is expressing concern or just complaining.

Another sure sign that we’re complaining, rather than something more helpful and productive, is that complaining is almost always spoken in the negative form. And by that I mean, whatever hasn’t happened is what’s being pointed out. “Why didn’t

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that get done?” “Why can’t we just do it that way?” “Why does he get something I don’t?” “There isn’t enough toilet paper.” Did you notice all those contractions? ... didn’t, can’t, don’t, isn’t ... all spoken in the negative form. Focusing only on what’s “not” rather than what is, or what could be.

Complaining is focused only on the past ... only the past. And much of the time, complaining is not just focused, but obsessed with the past in a way that the present moment and any possible future moments do not and could not exist. Here are some alternatives in the positive form that express a similar sentiment without using “not” or “n’t”.

Instead of “Why didn’t that get done?” we could try “How can I help make sure that gets done?”

Instead of “Why can’t we just do it that way?” we could try, “I have ideas about some other ways we could try to do this.”

Instead of “Why does he get something that I don’t?” we could try, “I’m wondering if I’m missing something. Could you explain this to me?

And lastly, instead of “There isn’t enough toilet paper.” we could try, “There must be some way for God to help us find enough toilet paper for everyone.”

The second phrase in each of those examples leaves open the option for possibility, and doesn’t just close down the conversation.

Friends, complaining is natural. We all do it. Some people have mastered it as a fine art with such sweet perfection that almost nothing else comes out of their mouths except for complaints disguised as comments. But here’s the thing … if there’s something going on at the church that you’re wondering about, something you are concerned about, something that you are interested in, some question about the church, when in doubt, I am the person to come to. It’s my job ... particularly if it has something to do with the timing or work of another church staff member. But it could be anything at all. Please address all questions, comments, concerns, complaints, fears, anxieties, and paranoias to me. It’s my job. No really, it’s my job. And when you complain to other staff members, it actual prevents all of us from being able to do our jobs. There’s a lot of work to be done to build God’s kingdom here on Earth, or even just to keep this organization going, and we’d really like you to be a part of it. Express your concerns if you have them and then offer to help! But you need to know your complaining has no part to play.

So please, please, if you are wondering why you can’t find Brian, or why the lounge is being redecorated, or why Missy isn’t in the office, or why Tina hasn’t gotten back to you, please just talk to me. Please just talk to me and not just make comments to your friends and family. I can assure you that they are working. I can assure you that they are working hard. And there’s a very good chance that no matter how often you are in the building each week, there just might be more going on in the life of the church than what you are personally aware of, and our staff is likely tending to one of those things that either has come first or is more urgent in this particular moment. If you don’t like their choices, please talk to me. And just in case you don’t plan to talk to me, I’ve instructed all of the staff to direct you to me with your comments/complaints. So if it seems like they’re ignoring you, they aren’t. They’re just trying to redirect you to the closest thing we have to a complaint department: me. Come talk to me. It’s my job.

Please be patient, please be kind, and please don’t gossip. Please talk to me - to me - about any concerns you might have. I truly want to hear them and be helpful ... and yes, I’ll even hear your complaints.

Blessings,

Your Senior Minister, Pastor, Head of Staff, and CCO (Chief Complaint Officer) Kyle

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2016 VBS (Vacation Bible School) is sure to be a blast and planning is well under way. But we still need your help in a variety of different ways.

#1: We could use a few more bodies to help with games and activities.

#2: We are in need of scrip cards to grocery stores or cash donations.

#3: If you have any of the items on the list to follow laying around at home that we could have or borrow, please bring them in to the Christian Education office.

Thanks In Advance,

- Pastor Missy

• top soil • bale of straw• 3 child size wading pool or galvanized metal tub• old shirts to protect clothing• old towels• many old buckets• disposable paper cups• plastic knife• wheelbarrow• 8 brick molds• 1” x 2” pine boards in 3 inch and 6 inch lengths• screws to put pieces together• hula hoops• stuffed animals of various sizes• different sized watermelons• vasoline• lots of rope

• toilet paper• 7 large pieces of plywood• hair straightener• curling iron• hair rubber bands• olive oil• dull butter knife• thick yarn• ornate ribbon• old newspaper• food boats• napkins• plastic utensils• baskets• plastic fruit• plastic breads• rugs• throw rugs• old sheets (black, white, off white, cream or royal

colors)• large plastic pots• plants (plastic and/or real)• Throw pillows (large and small)• 6 or 7 pop up canopies (similar to the one pictured)

It’s Time For Vacation Bible School!

On Sunday, June 26, Lincoln John Zerbe was welcomed into the community of Saint Stephens through the waters of baptism! Lincoln is the son of Trevor Zerbe and Kendra Callahan. What a blessing to watch our church grow in faith!

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THIS SUNDAY, July 3: Worship at 9:00 AM DINNER @ FIVE Every Monday at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall

EVERY WEDNESDAY: Worship at 5:45 PMADULT BIBLE STUDY will resume in September

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: July 11-15, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM daily

UPCOMING EVENTS

There are times when you need your pastor to listen and to be present for an illness, death, or a personal crisis. As you may have read recently in The Interpreter, we have a new phone number to call for those pastoral emergencies, which you can find in a box on page 11 of this issue. Your pastors are always ready and eager to care for the congregation with love and concern in these times.

However, we as a people of faith are each called to care for one another, as well. In John 15:12, Jesus says,

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” With that in mind, I am pleased to let you know that we are developing something new here at Saint Stephens. It is called The Congregational Care Team. This team hopes to provide care and support to families and individuals in a personal and compassionate way and to provide an opportunity to sense God’s presence among us.

That care could mean delivering a meal to new parents or providing meals for those diagnosed with a new illness, making visits wherever they might be needed, writing notes of encouragement, or sending cards to folks that are celebrating an anniversary or a birthday. Or perhaps you have thoughts on other ways this team can make a difference in someone’s life?

Or are you or someone you know dealing with a

sudden or chronic illness or loss in your family? Perhaps you are feeling disconnected because of the inability to attend church. Are you giving care to a loved one and needing an extra pair of hands for an errand or two? Or are you someone who feels the call to help out in any of these areas?

Last year Kathy Hass, among several other faith leaders here at Saint Stephens, and with your pastors, attended a Leadership Institute at the Church of the Resurrection in Kansas City. From that Leadership Institute came a call to Kathy to be instrumental in forming a Congregational Care Ministry here at Saint Stephens. Kathy will be our new Congregational Care Coordinator and can help you access the support or care you need or set you up to help in any of these areas of care if you feel that you can assist others in need.

Please call Kathy Hass at 715-536-1307 or email her at carlhass@aol.com. If you have any other questions regarding this exciting and new ministry, please feel free to contact me at the church office and I would be happy to share more of this vision with you.

God Bless!

Pastor Missy

CONGREGATIONAL CARE TEAM

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FEED YOUR SPIRIT . . .Turning the Corner

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and will save those whose spirits are crushed.” - Psalm 34

The news won’t stop and the death tolls climb. Light dims on another dream.Lab tests say it’s time to stop. The withdrawal can’t happen because the money isn’t there. Admissions letters keep saying no. Bed seems the only safe space.

Circumstance can feel like there’s a foot on the throat of our joy. It’s crushing, this pressure. It leaves bruises we imagine the people around us don’t want to see. Depression can feel this way: like a pressure that mounts on the only way we know how to live and breathe. Depression cuts off life.

But the Lord is near they say.

God will save those whose spirits are crushed we’re told. We cannot hear these words of comfort and resolution without asking the next logical question:

But when?

Every moment of every day, someone, somewhere is crying: How long, O Lord? The Psalmist(s) and prophets keep company with this plea. And, at various points in our life, so do we.

Yet, The Lord is near. We may experience isolation, but we are not alone. We may feel that we are at an end, but, in every case – even in death – we are only at a beginning. This is the promise of faith, of resurrection.

We may feel the need to orchestrate an end to release us from our pain. If you or someone you know is in this place, hear this: God is near. God sees you. God knows what you are experiencing. And God intends a new beginning for you in this life.

The work of God, and particularly of God’s people, is to show up. God is always, always showing up for you. With God’s help, so do we.

Know that you are never, ever alone. There is a corner to turn. May the people who can help to shine light on that opportunity never be more than a message away.

Prayer

God help us. Send us your helpers – now. Because we need them. And when we can help, push us past our hesitation. Amen.

By Kaji Douša

HELP NEEDED:• One or two people who can scrub down some

furniture with Simple Green to prep it for painting or refinishing. No special skills required.

• One or two people who have and are handy with a drill and screw gun and can cut boards, drill pilot holes, and screw boards together. Basic carpentry skills are all that is required.

• One or two people who can stain boards. Prior experience with staining helpful but not necessary.

• One or two people to pull apart pallets. Tools provided. Just bring gloves and a little muscle.

If you can help with any of the above

COFFEE HOUR IS YEAR ROUNDCoffee Hour is scheduled year round so that our community can enjoy coffee and fellowship after the 9:00 AM service. Please join us! And if you can, please sign up to host one of the coffee hours. It’s easy: Bring in some treats, make coffee (instructions are on the side of the fridge), set a few things up and do a small amount of clean up, and visit with others. Talk to your friends. Better yet, start a conversation with someone you’ve never talked to! Welcome visitors! It’s fun! Sign up to host a coffee hour in the Kuck lounge.

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OPEN SPONSORSHIP DATES

Flowers Sign up in Office

July 31 August 14, 28

Radio Call the Office

August 7, 14, 21 September 4, 11, 18

Coffee Hour July 3, 10, 17,24, 31

Sign up in the Kuck lounge.(It’s fun & easy...and we even provide instructions on

how to make the coffee!)

Youth going into Grade 6 all the way up through the Class of 2016 are invited to go on our annual trip to Noah’s Ark on Monday, July 18. Friends are invited, too! Cost is $10 per person. Mark your calendar. Sign up in the office ASAP if you plan to attend. Then complete the Permission Slip (available in previous issues of The Interpreter or in the church office) and

turn it in to the office with your trip money. Plan to bring your own food and snacks. And don’t forget the sunblock!

REGISTRATION/PERMISSION SLIP NOTESPermission Slips for Vacation Bible School and the Permission Slips for the Youth trip to Noah’s Ark were in the last few issues of The Interpreter. They are also available in the church office or by request via email to church@ststephensucc.net

CUT FLOWER BOUQUETSHave beautiful flower beds? Why not sponsor flowers for a Sunday and bring beautiful bouquets of cut flowers from your garden to adorn the altar? Flowers on the altar don’t have to be from the florist shop.

Mark Your Calendarfor the

Women’s Weekend Retreat@ Moon Beach

November 4-6, 2016“Be Your Best You!”

More information coming soon ...

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Congratulations to Jessica & Luke Golisch on the birth of a healthy baby girl! Nora Evelyn Golisch was born on June 19, 2016, weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long. “She’s doing great and so is mama,” Luke reports. “God is good!”

YOUTH TRIP TO NOAH’S ARK

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BLESSING CLOSET NEEDS DONATIONSThe Blessing Closet has been receiving lots of donations! THANK YOU to all who donated! We are in need of more clothing for babies and children in all sizes at this

time, so if you are going through clothing your children have outgrown, keep us in mind. We need clean, gently used clothing without stains or holes. Thanks again!

- Shelly Burnett

FILL THE GAZEBO ... COMING UP FAST!Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 13, from 9:00 AM to NOON to help us “Fill the Gazebo” at the Gazebo at Normal Park. Nonperishable food and personal care items and monetary donations will be accepted, with all donations divided between Merrill’s three food pantries and the Food for Kids program. This will be our fourth Fill the Gazebo event!

FOOD FOR KIDS IN THE PARKST. STEPHENS “ TACO TUESDAY”

The team of Ewald & Marilyn Katke and Carol Plautz and Jill Mosser will serve tacos in the park on Tuesday, July 5. They should plan to meet after church this Sunday, July 3, with Carol Weber for a brief informational meeting.

Volunteers, you are a blessing!“Who doesn’t love a picnic in the park!”

MENTION SCRIPFor purchases by cash or check of $100 or more from: Hargrave Appliance ~ Miller Furniture -

Merrill Radio Shack ~ VIP Office Products

YOUTH NEWS!

Saint Stephens Youth Group on hiatus for the summer. See you after school starts when we will have a new Youth Room and lots of energy and excitement for new fun & activities! . We’re going to have so much fun!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

July 11 -15 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Please complete VBS Registration Form to enroll your child for this year’s program!

BLESSING

CLOSET

NEW INTERPRETER DEADLINEThe deadline for items to be published in the Interpreter has been moved up to Fridays at 5:00 PM. The Interpreter will now be laid out and will go to the proofreaders by the end of the day each Monday. Please plan accordingly. Thank you!

SUMMER OFFICE HOURSMonday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMWednesday Evening Worship continues at 5:45 PM every Wednesday evening; however, there is no Bible Study during the summer months.

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ORNATE METAL CROSSESWe are still looking for some ornate metal crosses (the kind that can be hung on a wall) similar to those pictured above. Please call Tina in the office if you have metal crosses to donate. New or used crosses are welcome!

Our new Pastoral Care Telephone Number is: 715.575.3191. Please add this number to the contacts in your cell phone or keep with your other important or emergency telephone numbers.

MERRILL AREA CHURCH FAST PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE - SAINT STEPHENS UPDATELast Sunday’s softball game was a close one. Saint Stephens scored 8 runs vs. Our Saviours 7 runs. Enjoy and have a safe 4th of July weekend. The next game will be Sunday, July 10, at the ball diamond at Faith Lutheran at 4:30.

2016 CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERSDo you know who your Church Council members are? This list can help you get to know them!President: Jennifer PorathVice-President: Bill McIntyreSecretary: Terry KruegerTreasurer: Kenyon GolischMembers: Kristine Bowe Shelly Burnett Tyler Drake Kevin Golisch Jennifer Oestreich Kent Reinhardt Angel Sholund Sara ZastrowClergy: Rev. Missy Holdorf Rev. Kyle Carnes

Copyright @ 2015 HarperCollins Christian Publishing Free usage for Church and Sunday School publications, using 50 items or less.

At 5 PM Monday

Beef Tips & Gravy over Mashed Potatoes Hot Vegetable, Tossed Salad

Dessert and Beverages

SUMMER TRAVELS + ELECTRONIC GIVING = YES!Going to be out and about and gone a lot this summer? Sign up for electronic giving! It’s super easy. Just call Tina in the office to learn how!

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

- John 13:34-35

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We want to acknowledge and celebrate your special days, and we’re starting with

birthdays! Send your church friends birthday wishes, whether in person, via email, or by

sending one of those wonderful cards you can hold in your hands by mail!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

JULY BIRTHDAYS

July 1 Linda BerghJuly 1 Leo LazareJuly 1 Tricia LazareJuly 2 Alan BeyerJuly 2 Justin BonnellJuly 2 Trisha DetertJuly 2 Lynn DotterJuly 2 Diane GoetschJuly 2 Sylvia HansonJuly 2 Mathew RugeJuly 3 James ClarkJuly 4 Sue HoffmanJuly 4 Tonia HoffmanJuly 4 Steve MahnJuly 4 Sarah MatthiasJuly 4 Walter WendlandJuly 5 Dave BagleyJuly 5 Maggie HoldorfJuly 5 Bruce SchmidtJuly 6 Gabriel CarawayJuly 6 Clint GolischJuly 6 Brianna LemanskiJuly 6 Sue Ann PyanJuly 6 Lucas ReistJuly 7 Bryce BerndtJuly 7 Rick BonnellJuly 7 Tony FischerJuly 7 Brian KruegerJuly 7 David MootzJuly 7 Brantley WeismanJuly 8 Ronald KruegerJuly 8 Rose LuedtkeJuly 8 Darlene PlautzJuly 9 Tony BaumannJuly 9 Albert Haltinner, Jr.July 9 Anna KruegerJuly 9 Delores OlsenJuly 10 Kellen DuerkopJuly 10 Lana OdegardJuly 10 Ronald Spears

July 10 Jordan VairJuly 11 Kevin KruegerJuly 11 Joan LukesJuly 11 Donna RhodeJuly 12 Denise BrandenburgJuly 12 Emma GolischJuly 12 Norman HeckendorfJuly 12 Melissa KruegerJuly 13 Pamella BarkleyJuly 13 Wayne KarpenskeJuly 13 Nancy WildeJuly 13 Donald ZabawaJuly 14 Julia JoergerJuly 14 Luette SundbergJuly 14 Sharon WahoskeJuly 14 Alexander WelchJuly 14 William WengelerJuly 16 Kade BonnellJuly 16 Maddix BonnellJuly 16 Daniel PickJuly 16 Paige PlautzJuly 16 Kimberly SeidelJuly 16 Linda YinglingJuly 17 Laurie ChartierJuly 17 Kathy HassJuly 17 Robin MahnJuly 17 Marge RoggenbuckJuly 18 Diane DettmeringJuly 18 Kane HansonJuly 18 Michael SchroederJuly 19 Brenda McNeilJuly 20 Claire KruegerJuly 20 Wendel MathisJuly 20 David SauerJuly 21 Deanna DotterJuly 21 Diane GrundJuly 21 Jodie HaltinnerJuly 21 Charlie KrauseJuly 22 Ian DreikosenJuly 22 Mckayla Gable

July 22 Eric HoppJuly 22 Tyler LeistikowJuly 23 Jacob AndersonJuly 23 Linda HudzinskiJuly 23 Robert KlugJuly 23 Alexis KroppJuly 23 Mike MesserschmidtJuly 23 Raymond SchwartzJuly 23 Eric SeidelJuly 23 Dennis WollerJuly 24 David KleimolaJuly 24 Fern LanghoffJuly 24 Grant PetersonJuly 24 Roger WendorfJuly 25 Donald ForsterJuly 26 Becky KrauseJuly 26 Wilmer KruegerJuly 26 Roger StrandJuly 26 Clifford WilliamsJuly 27 Jena BrandenburgJuly 27 Jacob SchulzJuly 28 Naomi FischerJuly 28 Jeffrey ForsterJuly 28 Earl GodleskeJuly 28 Bryan PlautzJuly 28 Ian SchuetzeJuly 28 Linda TaylorJuly 28 Korbin WeilandJuly 28 Arlene WilharmsJuly 30 Kaitlyn ParenteauJuly 30 Judy WollerJuly 31 Branden BrandenburgJuly 31 William FrischJuly 31 Evelyn KothJuly 31 David KrauseJuly 31 Diane LemanskiJuly 31 Bonnie Pfotenhauer

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Memorials will be printed with the dollar figures shown unless otherwise specified.

Memorials $100.00 in honor of our 60th wedding anniversary June 16 from Joann & David Sauer $25.00 in memory of Gary Drake on his birthday from Tyler & Maria Drake

Capital Improvement $20.00 in memory of our fathers for Father’s Day from LaVern Sabatke & Diana Huston

MEMORIALS

Scrip for all of these merchants is currently in Stock!

Cosmo Theatre Menards Burger King Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe Amazon.com First Street Coffee Station The Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic/Athleta Bed, Bath & Beyond

Shopko Bath & Body Works Kohl’s Target Walgreen’s Clark’s Cup-n-Cone Ace Hardware Shell Gas Station Cenex Holiday Kwik Trip Pine Ridge Mobil/AmericInn, Arby’s/BP/A&W

BP Piggly Wiggly Dave’s County Market McDonald’s Culver’s Wal Mart Chips Los Mezcales Pine Ridge Family Restaurant Friendship House Family Restaurant

Dairy Queen iHop Panera Bread Pizza Hut Starbucks Arby’s Subway Dunkin Donuts Eagles Club Hardees

You can purchase any in-stock Scrip in the Church Office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday during normal business hours. Other Scrip available by special order. Ask at the Scrip table after services.

NEVER leave a pet or child unattended in a hot car! Not even for just a few minutes. No matter the circumstance. Not even if the child is sleeping and you don’t want to wake them. Not even if the windows are down. More than 600 children have died that way in the U.S. since 1990. Think it can’t happen to you? Think again.

OUR CHURCH DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!If you haven’t yet picked up your church directory, stop in the office or in the Kuck Lounge to get one.

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SUNDAY, JULY 3

Worship at 9:00 AM Only- Rev. Kyle Carnes will be preaching.

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14, Ephesians 3:14-21

Musicians are John Heckendorf and Darlene Johnson.

Coffee Hour is unsponsored at the time of this printing.Radio Ministry is in memory of grandparents, Selma & George Henrich, from

Holly & Lynn Henrich.Altar flowers are in memory of Margaret Stamm from Chris & Mary Stamm. Flowers by the piano are in honor of Bryce Martin-Eugene Nowell on the

occasion of his baptism from aunts, uncles and grandparents.

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WEEKLY CALENDARMONDAY, JULY 4Office Closed 5:00 Aerobics 5:00 Dinner @ Five

TUESDAY, JULY 5 Free day! :)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 5:45 Worship (No Bible Study) 6:30 Narcotics Anonymous (Open Meeting)

THURSDAY, JULY 7 9:30 ARDC Living Well with Chronic Conditions 5:00 Aerobics

FRIDAY, JULY 8 12:00 Alcoholics Anonymous 3:00 Bell Tower

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Please remember your Blue Food Pantry bags with your Food Pantry

donations this Sunday!

Sunday, July 3, is Food Pantry Sunday!