JULY 18 - 24, 2010

St. Paul wrote that in Christ "all things hold together"

As we worship, let us remember that only Christ can hold

a person, a church or a nation together.

Our ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL will not meet on July 18, but we will resume the following Sunday.

PRAYER REQUEST CARDS: In the lobby you will now find a "Prayer Box" and Prayer Request Cards.  If you have a special request for prayer, fill one out, place it either in the offering plate or place it in the box and we will offer prayers for you.  Remember one of the most powerful acts you can do for your brother or sister in Christ is to take their cause before the Lord in prayer.

PRAYER CONCERNS:  Darlene Gronemeyer & Don Schmidt are patients at Floyd Valley.

OFF TO CAMP! Eric Isebrand and Caitlin Sudtelgte are attending Bible Camp this week.  Have a wonderful time!

RADIO AD this weekend is sponsored in appreciation.

NEWSLETTER ARTICLES for the August Newsletter are due July 19.

A HOG ROAST AND BAKE SALE BENEFIT will be held for Randy Wiener on Sunday, July 18 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM at the Eagles Club in Le Mars. Call Glenda Wiener (546-5942) for more details.

A BIBLE ADVENTURE for children who completed grades K-6th are invited July 22, 9-11 a.m. in the Dining Room.  The topic is The Five Finger Prayer.  You may sign up on the bulletin board in the Lobby, contact Lisa Chihak at 546-7691, tlchihak@lemarscomm.net, or the church office at 546-8855.

FREE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT on Wednesday, July 21^st at the Olson Cultural Event Center from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.   Two Christian groups, "C-2-C"  and "Gratefully Saved," will be playing. Food will be available for purchase.  Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy some music at the Event Center before attending the Municipal Band Concert at Foster Park.

TEACHERS NEEDED! Sunday school is just around the corner, and here are some teaching opportunities to take advantage of:  PreK (4/5 year olds) there is already 1 helper, Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, and substitutes. Consider co-teaching by sharing the role or dividing the responsibilities!  Contact Lisa Chihak at 546-7691 or tlchihak@lemarscomm.net.

JOIN US NEXT SUNDAY AFTERNOON as the Greater Plymouth County Conference meets here at 2:00 PM.   Kathy Stelzer will tell the story of her experience in Haiti and we will talk about what projects are possible and what we can do to help the people of Haiti.

ATTENTION ALL COOKIE BAKERS:  July is the month our church has agreed to supply cookies for the Good Samaritan Society (Brentwood) cookie cart.  All are welcome to participate by taking cookies directly there, or placing them in the church kitchen, clearly marked for Good Samaritan Society.  The cookies are greatly enjoyed by the residents.

USED CARPET WITH JUTE BACKING is needed for Bethlehem Revisited.  Storage has been arranged at an off-site location.  Please do not bring used carpet to church.  Call Chris at 546-6541 to arrange a time for you to deliver your used carpet.  Questions?  Call Judy at 546-4703.

OKOBOJI LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP QUILT AUCTION:  1203 Inwan St., Milford

Friday, July 30^th                                           Saturday, July 31^st 

Quilt Viewing:         5:00 - 7:00 PM                Quilt Viewing:     9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Scandinavian Feast: 5:30 - 7:30 PM                Circus & Food:  10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                              Quilt Auction beginning at 1:00 PM

BETHLEHEM REVISITED RUMMAGE ALERT!!!  It's as simple as A, B, C---Attack your Attic!  Browse your Basement!  Clean the Closets!  You can clear out your clutter and support Bethlehem Revisited 2010 at the same time!  We will be participating in the Ridiculous Days Rummage Sale on Saturday, July 24 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the Olson Cultural Event Center (OCEC).

* We need four long, lightweight (white) tables for the sale.  If you have one we can borrow,

   please call the church office with your name and number.

* Deliver your items to the OCEC between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. on July 24.  (If you absolutely

   cannot get your things there that morning, please notify the church office and we will try to

   arrange for "movers" from the church to the OCEC.)

* All donations should be clean and in good shape.  Anything electrical should be in working

   order.  No computers or printers.

* Only CHILDREN'S clothing, please!  (Adult winter coats will be accepted.)

* If you intend to donate furniture, please leave a message at the church office so we can plan for

   space.

* For simplicity, all items will be priced at $1.00, unless otherwise marked.  Please mark any items

   you feel should be marked differently than $1.00 BEFORE delivering to the OCEC.  (We may

   place things like books or small toys in boxes labeled 2/$1 or 4/$1.)

* Everything goes!  If you bring something to sell and do not want the price reduced, please mark

   it as "Firm."  If you want to pick up your unsold items, be at the OCEC by noon.  Nothing will

   be returned to the church.  Anything remaining will be donated to the Christian Needs Center or

   Goodwill.

* Spread the word!  Encourage your friends to attend the Rummage Sale and support the

   Bethlehem Revisited booth!

LET'S GIVE CARE PACKAGES TO OUR SERVICE MEN! If you have names of servicemen that belong to St. John's or you are related to someone currently serving, please give their names to one of the secretaries in the office.  Items that would be good to send are: coffee, microwave popcorn, nuts, crackers, cheese in a spray can, hard candy and magazines.  Items can be left in the church office.  Final date for donating will be July 31.

LIFELIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL - WORTHING, SD - SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2010

Free Admission - Plan now to see David Crowder Band, MercyMe, The Almost, Leeland, Family Force 5, Remedy Drive, Lincoln Brewster, Group 1 Crew, Downhere, Francesca Battistelli, Needtobreathe and many more.  To find more information about Lifelight, go to www.lifelight.org.

GROCERY CART emphasis for this month is "Pack for a Picnic".  Let's fill the cart with Ketchup, Mustard, Pringles, Napkins, Paper Towels...  Christian Needs has also expressed a need for: Jelly, Pickles, Cooking Oil, Mayo, Granola Bars, Cookies, Crackers, Rice, Maple Syrup, Sugar, Canned Fruit, Juice (Apple, Orange, tomato, etc.), Bottled Water.

WE'RE SO THANKFUL FOR YOUR DONATIONS!  Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence and Mt. Ararat Hope Fund are dependant on your donations.  Also remember the items that can be used by the Do-Day women: Campbell's soup labels, pop can tabs, sheets, blankets & odd & ends of material to make quilts. There are also collection boxes in the lobby for old cell phones and old Bibles.   Thanks!!!

THE COUNCIL FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE is in need of personal care items, especially shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and pump hand-soap. If you need or want to help, please call the 24-hour toll-free crisis line at 258-7233 or 1-800-982-7233.

REMINDER:  Please save those 1^st class US and International stamps for Tubfrim.

                     THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE