"Water World," is Peace's VBS theme this year, July 19-22. Register your child(ren) for four days of meaningful Bible stories, crafts and more! Led by Luther Park Camp staff and members of Peace, a full day program is open to 2nd grade through grade 5, half day for 3 yrs to 1st grade. Forms are available at the Information Center or at the Peace website.
VBS is right around the corner now! We promise to provide snacks twice a day for all children who attend. And, we look to you for help! If you would like to help, please sign up on the bulletin board and take a slip of paper listing your item. Then, plan to bring it by the church at the beginning of the week of July 19. Thank you all for your help!
The Church Office will be closed on Monday, July 5, for the Independence Day holiday.
Mission Trip Follow-Up, Come, and learn about the High School mission trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We'll meet on Sunday, July 11, following the worship service to share stories and pictures from the mission work.
The Peace Motorcycle riders are already planning another ride on July 11, weather permitting. Read all about the ride to New Ulm in the July issue of Peace Notes.
All Older, Wiser, Lutheran Seniors are invited to sign-up today for the July 13th jaunt to the Minnesota Military Museum at Camp Ripley. Combat attire is not required.
Our next week of serving for Families Moving Forward is August 22-29. Please consider this when you are making your summer plans. The sign up charts will be available next week.
Altar Flowers are given in memory of all soldiers; for past, present, and future Independence, by the Rick and Nancy Schmitz family.
Many thanks are given to Tim Hughes and Dave Forsberg for their hours of work at the church. Tim installed windows in the doors of our classrooms. Dave completed the tile work that finishes our remodeling project at the church entrance. We appreciate our volunteers!
You may follow the adventure of Jim and Nancy at www.brogesofcostarica.blogspot.com .
Mission of the Month: Luther Park Bible Camp We will accept donations for Luther Park Camping Center during the months of June and July. An envelope for your donation is provided for you in the welcome folders.
If you would like to use a large print bulletin at worship today, please contact an usher.
A flower chart is on the bulletin board in the narthex. There are a few open Sundays yet this summer. Altar flowers are $35 per Sunday. You may take them with you following the worship service. All vases brought back to the church are returned to Pamela Egan Floral Design.
Reminder! When filling out your offering envelopes, please write in the amount give in the appropriate line. This will ensure you get the proper amount reported on your statement. Thanks.