See what love the Father has given us,
that we should be called the children of God.
--I John 3:1
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'07-'08 SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF NEEDED! The following teaching ministry openings PreK - 1 team member If you would like to try your hand at a teaching ministry, contact Tracy for more information today! 
Empowering Kids In Faith! This is really what life is all about. This is what makes the world go 'round. The most awesome experience I've had is going to closing ceremony at Carol Joy Holling Camp on Friday afternoons. This summer I went again after not having been for a few years and I must say I always leave with renewed energy to generate interest in camp programs for all ages. We all can use an extra boost now and again to make sure our focus is not on our everyday lives, but really on our faith in the triune God. I can't think of anything more pleasurable than to witness the excitement that exudes from these young people after spending 5 full days together with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ! This is really where the youth are all charged up to come back home and get involved in many aspects of our church and community. Susan Skogstoe  To learn more about sending a child, teen, or yourself for a faith recharge join Susan Skogstoe at one of these information sessions or give her a call at 379-3148. Susan will be promoting the camp experience and showing a DVD from one of this summer's camp sessions at Camp Carol Joy Holling to kids in grades 1-12 on Rally Sunday, September 9th in the Music Room at 10:10. Susan will also be giving two information sessions about camps and other year-round programs on Wednesday, September 12 in the Chapel at 4:40 pm (before 4th & 5th Grade confirmation Class) and 5:05 pm after the 3rd Grade confirmation class. 
CAMP CAROL JOY Did you know more than half the camper spaces are already reserved by the end of Early Bird registration? TIPI village fills up the quickest! Attend the information sessions and learn how to send yourself or youth to camp for 40-50% off the total cost. EARLY BIRD SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATIONS must be sent by September 30 to receive this discount. No child will be turned away due to lack of ability to pay! Visit www.nlom.org OR visit with Susan on September 12 in the Chapel at 4:40pm or 5:05pm!
FAITH CHESTS NEEDED A Faith Chest is given to each child at their Baptism to keep their Baptism and other religious keepsakes in. We are in need of more Faith Chests. Please bring them to the church office for Tracy. Thank You!  |
########################################### CONFIRMATION INFORMATION  5th Grade Worship classes began Wednesday, Aug. 22nd! Our class meets from 5-6 p.m. in the Bethany Room. Additional class dates are Aug. 29, Sept. 5 and Sept. 12. All 5th grade students are welcome to attend! Instructor: Tracy Nerem  Began Wednesday, Aug. 22nd! Additional class dates are Aug. 29, Sept. 5 and Sept. 12. At the end of this class, you will receive your own copy of the Holy Bible. All 3rd grade students are welcome to attend! Instructor: Tracy Nerem  Bible Presentation to 3rd Graders will be Sept. 16th at the 11 AM service!
4th Grade Baptism classes began Wed, Aug. 22nd! This pre-confirmation class for all interested 4th graders meets in the Library (7th/8th grade room) from 5-6 p.m. Come to learn about baptism and make your own baptism banner! Additional class dates are Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Join us--all 4th graders are welcome! Instructors: Mark Nelson & Jo Alexander
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8TH GRADE This Day Is a Gift
This beautiful day is a gift of love That’s given to us from God above. With twenty-four hours of time to use In ways God is hoping we’ll wisely choose. So why not ask God for both guidance and grace? Let God set the standards as well as the pace. Then when the day’s over, we’ll find we’ve been blessed With all that we needed in choosing what’s best! —Peggy Ferrell |
