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Faith
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FaithBytes Newsletter
August, 2013 Faithbridge Church
“Helping you to connect, be involved and
grow spiritually through Worship, Instruction,
Fellowship, Caring, and Evangelism
using the Bible as our guide.
1505 Park Ave S., Park Rapids, MN 56470
www.faithbaptistpr.org • [email protected]
Introducing - Jeff and Marcia Baker
The Bakers live SW of Park Rapids on an acreage
with animals, gardens and a wonderful creek. The fam-
ily has attended Faith for 11 years. Jeff and Marcia
have three boys at home, Joshua, Jordan and Justin.
The boys are involved in Awana and enjoy hockey and baseball.
Jeff was born in Hastings, MN. Due to his father’s employment, the family
lived in IL, NE, RI, WI, and Mexico. Jeff has worked in construction, processing,
furniture making and presently works for RDO farms. He enjoys playing guitar
on the Faith Praise Team as well as fishing, hunting and gardening.
Marcia was born in Minneapolis and lived in TX and MI before returning to
Minneapolis to complete a degree in child psychology. She is currently em-
ployed at Hugo’s Market. She spends her free time escorting the three boys to
activities, being an Awana Leader, gardening and reading.
The Bakers appreciate the friends and fellowship they’ve found at Faith and
wish to continue living and doing what God desires for them.
2 Timothy 3:14 “As for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed.”
FaithBytes Issue 26 -August, 2013
[email protected] 218-732-1404
FaithBytes is published monthly as
the official connection to what’s happening at Faithbridge.
Inclusion of some information does not necessarily indicate
endorsement by Faith.
SUBMISSION Deadline for the
September, 2013 issue is: Monday, August 26, 2013
Table of Contents
Awana ...................................... 14
Birthdays & Anniversaries ... 13
Calendar ................................. 11
Camp Lebanon ....................... 18
Christmas Shoeboxes ..............8
Community Happenings ....... 21
Faith Force ..............................2
Faith Kidz ..................................5
Faith Mission Circle ....... 2 & 6
Faith Student Ministry ..............7
Library News .......................... 19
MiniBytes ................................ 16
Mission Conference ............... 10
Mission Ministry ......................9
Missionaries .......................... 22
Military List .............................4
MOPS ....................................... 18
Parish Nurses ...........................6
Prayer Ministry .......................2
Quilt Shop Hop .........................4
Schedules .................................3
Women’s Ministry................... 15
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All Church Information
Worship Schedule
8:15 AM Traditional Worship 9:15 AM Coffee Fellowship 10:00 AM Contemporary Worship
Nursery is available for infants through age 3 at all services.
Parents, Please Note: If your child is in the Gym, he/she must be supervised by you or a responsible adult at all times.
FAITH MISSIONARY CIRCLE
Ladies are invited to meet in the Coffee Shop on August 19th
at 9:30 am.
FAITH FORCE SENIORS TUESDAY, AUGUST 27
Meet at FBC at 2:30 to carpool to Minnesota Emu Ranch in Nevis.
We will go to Steve and Jill’s Steak and Pizza in Nevis
for a meal (at your own expense) following the tour.
Emu products will be available to purchase during the tour
( those range from emu soap and lotion to pain relief oils).
• Wednesday Night Adult Prayer and Bible Study Group meets at
7:00 PM in Room #29 of the West addition (Just off the platform).
• Prayer requests can be placed anonymously in the prayer boxes in the restrooms.
• Requests can be phoned/emailed to the Church Office which will for-ward them to the Prayer Group or Prayer Chain as directed.
• Requests can also be given through the Connection Card.
• A weekly prayer list will be placed in your mailbox upon request.
Faith Prayer Ministry
Been Baptized? It’s simple. Jesus instructed, “Believe and be baptized.”
And that’s what those who chose to follow Him did. Baptism is an outward sign of an inward conversion experience – and it’s a cele-
bration into a new life. We are planning an baptismal service on August 25. If you’d like to be baptized, or need more information,
contact the office soon.
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Faith Schedules
Aug Children’s Church 10.00
4 Joe and Cora Henderson
11 Becky Hoefs
18 Family Sunday
25 Karen Erickson
Aug Library
4 Judy P, Marlene, Marjean
11 Michelle, Joyce
18 Becky, Mike, Nancy
25 LindaSue, Kerry
Greeters 8:15 AM Service 10:00 AM Service
August 4 James, Sorenson Charley, Bragg
Giese, Hanninen Bearden, Melheim
August 11 Maninga Harless
Bogaard Gunn
August 18 Cripe Bakken
Dahl Anderson, D & R
August 25 Francis Phillips
Kellner, V. Cripe Menten
Nursery Check-In 8:15 AM Service 10:00 Service
Aug. 4 Raina Connor
Raina Connor Kako Family
Aug. 11 Jan Francis Bev Sleen Don & Jan F. Dawn Whiddon Joy Haataja
Aug. 18 Patti Schrader Kerry Vocelka, Brenda Overly
Schrader Family
Aug. 25 Teresa Rockensock
Teresa Rockensock
Barb Melheim Eliz. Bradt Tori & Anika C.
If you know you will be gone on a certain Sunday, please notify Cora
Henderson a month in advance or a.s.a.p. ([email protected]
or leave a note in her mailbox.) THANKS!
Dawn Whiddon - Contact Person
Aug Thursday Office Volunteers
1 Marlene, Marjean, Mavis O.
8 Marlene, Marjean, Jan F.
15 Marlene, Marjean, Mary L.
22 Marlene, Marjean, Sandy R.
29 Marlene, Marjean, Marian P.
Faith Military Connections
Thanks for praying for these servicemen; for their safety and for the families:
Please inform the office if any of the above are out of the military now.
Bethany Axmark
Andy Boos
Jason Boyer
Brian Evink
Orion Gray
Jacob Hill
Ben Kallander
Scott Kassekert
Jeff Krueger
Ashley Kurth
BillyBob May
Aaron Lemke
Sean McGaffey
Joseph Mills
Marko Milosevic
Paul Minix
Vince Newland
Jeff Phillips
Shalane Rohwer
Chad Schmidt
Jim Sleesman
Daniel Sparks
Amber/Nick Treziok Ryan Vredenberg Mike Wilmot Annalea Grundyson Nick Grundyson
We need your help: If the status of any of the following military personnel has changed,
please inform the office so we can update this list. Thank you!
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Women’s Opportunity
Quilter’s Day(s) Out - Annual ‘Shop Hop’
Google: ‘quiltminnesota’ for more information.
Dates: August 13 and 14. Call the church Office to reserve your
seat in the van or see the Information and a
Sign up sheet in each Foyer. Don’t Quilt?
Come join us for the fun of being with other
women for a day! Cost is what you spend on material, lunch and
snacks and for cost of gas that will be divided equally.
Mission Conference
August 15th —18th
See Page 10 for more details!
Be sure to sign-up for events!
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Christian Education
ATTENTION!! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR
NEXT SUMMER - 2014!
We will be looking for helpers, song leaders, etc.
Must be 6th grade and UP!
Please Contact Janna Phillippi or Kim Johnson
Thanks for a great two months of Faith Kidz! We hope your children had as much fun as we did learning more
about the life of Peter.
There is no Faith Kidz for the month of August. Children ages 4 & 5 may go to Children’s Church in the West Wing during second service at 10 AM.
Looking to get involved at Faithbridge? Looking to get involved at Faithbridge? Looking to get involved at Faithbridge? Looking to get involved at Faithbridge? Why not teach Sunday School? Why not teach Sunday School? Why not teach Sunday School? Why not teach Sunday School?
• Teaching Sunday School is a great way to grow
in your walk with God and get to know people!
• If you would like more info about
serving, please let us know.
Thanks from the CE Coordinators!
Janna Phillippi - 252-5283
Kim Johnson - 255-3765
Parish Nurses
The Parish Nurses have been asked about transitions in life
and services available in our area. Senior Providers of Hub-
bard County has provided information that we have put
into a brochure form, an excellent quick reference of local
resources that can be shared with the church family.
These resources will be more fully explained at the September Faith Force
Meeting on Sept.23 and can be found on the enclosed brochure.
Inviting Missions-Minded Women of Faith to come and join the Faith
Mission Circle: every 3rd Monday of each month at 9:30 AM in the
Coffee Shop.
We meet to fellowship and discuss the recent happen-
ings and prayer requests of our missionaries.
Some of the things we do include:
*Ongoing financial support for our missionaries
*Support and participation in our Missions Conference
*Providing missionary speakers
*Annual Thanksgiving Celebration--If you've never attended, it's
such a fun time! Delicious pies and many other items are auc-
tioned to provide a special Christmas offering for our missionaries.
Our greatest emphasis is prayer for our missionaries. During each meeting,
we discuss prayer requests, followed by prayer, and encourage each other
to continually pray for the safety, needs, and ministry of our missionaries.
Come visit. We hope you'll decide to stay and become a part of this
rewarding ministry.
Faith Mission Circle
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Thots of Christmas in July!
ARE YOU READY TO THINK “INSIDE” THE BOX?...A SHOEBOX, THAT IS! As a church, Faith has promoted the packing and giving of Operation Christmas
Child Shoeboxes at Christmas time. For a lot of us, money is tight during Novem-
ber…SO… let’s start now!!
Instead of each of us packing an individual box, between now
and November we would like to promote the idea of bringing items, to a central
collection box and then have a gathering time to pack-a-shoebox with donated
items in individual, provided boxes. The purpose is to buy items to donate when
they are on sale or when we are able to purchase them.
The following list is suggestions for items generally purchased for a box. Each
month we will highlight particular items BUT remember that you can donate any
of them from now thru October. We are hoping that we will receive enough items
to fill many shoeboxes in November.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or
markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper,
solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. (August)
HYGIENE ITEMS: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic
bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
TOYS: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-
yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise
(with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.
OTHER: Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints,
gum, T-shirts, socks, mittens, caps ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy
jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) (September)
DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as
toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; liquids or lotions;
medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow-globes or glass
containers; aerosol cans
These are the age breakdowns. (2-4; 5-9; 10-14) Keep in mind gifts for
both girls and boys. Please understand, you can also fill your own box as before,
if you wish. To make this a success…we will need many participants and many
items. Decorated Totes are available in each Foyer for your contributions.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
SHOEBOX
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Summer Update from Faith Student Ministry:
In June our cup was overflowing. Our Frontier Mission Trip to Canada
brought us face to face with the culture and depravity of those experiencing
homelessness in urban settings such as Winnipeg. Our team served and ex-
perienced daily venues at the Siloam Mission that brought clarity. Before
our international trip across the border we spent some extended time cruis-
ing through each of the three surrounding reservations (White Earth to the
West, Red Lake to the North, and Cass Lake/Leech Lake to the East) on what
we have come to call a "Prayer Tour". Upon our return to the states, we set-
tled in for a couple days at Mokahum Ministry Center (Outreach of Oak Hills
Center for Indian Ministries- Cass Lake) to tangibly invest our time and en-
ergy in the ongoing renovations of the campus.
Without coming home, our mission team doubled in size for
an extended canoe trip. Our days on the River were filled
with laughter, singing, and some discipleship intensives led by
FSM alumni. Recapping our half a month away from family
and friends - Daily Divine appointments sustained our team, Christ-like char-
acter and development was solidified among team members, and we were
able through the Holy Spirit to continue a legacy that amplified the Name of
Jesus everywhere along the route.
July has been sporadic with many students staggering their days with work,
vacation, camp, etc... Many of us have had the opportunity and privilege to
participate at camp some as staff, others as campers - speaking, counseling,
training, sweating, or camping in an environment that has a green house ef-
fect on our spiritual lives.
August will be ramping up with some:
☺ "Fireside Fellowship" on the weekends
☺ ValleyFair tentatively scheduled for Tuesday August 13th
☺ Missions and Movie Night slated for Thursday August 15th
☺ Annual Back to School - Medallion Hunt. (Date to be announced)
www.fsmwired.com ~ for all the latest details!
Faith Student Ministries
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Faith Missions Ministry Team
M I S S I O N C O R N E R
“You can give without loving; you cannot love without giving”
“And they sang a new song: ‘You are worthy to take the scroll and to open
its seals, because you were slain and with your blood you purchased men
for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have
made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God and they will reign on the earth’.“ Revelation 5:9-10
For our Neighbors and the Nations, we are the bridge to the Savior. Conference Theme Song “Build Your Kingdom Here”
(Listen on YouTube, song by Rend Collective Experiment)
MISSION NEWS:
Pray for Beka, Katie, Tim and Simon as they continue to serve and lead
other teams in West Virginia at Community Crossing. Pray for unity, encour-
agement, perseverance and a closer walk with God while fulfilling their du-
ties. Also, that they will come home with a clearer understanding of the
commitment it takes to follow where Jesus leads, and a desire to do that.
In August:
David and Rita Blake with Anna, Ruby, Laura and Mary, are leaving Aug. 4th
for Indonesia where David will continue language development and transla-
tion. Remember David and his family as they return to serve in East Asia.
Amy Trottier, Lynda Sullivan, Jenna and Lorelei Polley will be going to Gua-
temala. From August 4rd
through the 11,th
they will be serving at Precious
Moments School in Guatemala City, and at an orphanage in Antigua. Re-
member them in prayer as they prepare, travel, and minister to “throw away
kids” and the adults who mentor and care for them. Financial support is wel-
come. Sherry Trottier, Amy’s mom, had planned on going but due to her
back issues, she is unable to go. Please pray for her healing.
Please pray for these servants who are leaving the safety and security of
“home” to reach those God has laid on their hearts. In September:
Gayle and Jamie Pund will be visiting on the 8th
and Tammy Scofield will be
here on the 15th
.
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SAVE THE DATE(S)
Mission Conference August 15th
through the 18th
August 15
th, Thursday evening: Family Night at Faithbridge
Activities for 4 year olds through 2nd
grade, games for 3rd
through 6th
graders,
volleyball, outdoor movie and bonfire for the teens. Hot dogs and hamburg-
ers served from the Burger Boat! This is a community outreach event:
bring your family and your neighbors!! August 16
th Friday: Fun for Adults Sign up sheets are in the lobbies.
Guys gather to go fishing in the morning with Mark Lohmeier coordinating
the fishing excursion. See if our missionary men remember how to fish!
Ladies meet at the church at 11:30 to travel to Summerhill Farm for Lunch on
the Porch and some shopping or just visiting while enjoying the shops.
Friday night bring the family and a dish to share for the Potluck Dinner at 6 PM.
If you want to invite friends and neighbors you can host a table or contact a
table host to sit at their table or just come! Enjoy some of the best food
around. Steve and Paula Gabriel will be speaking about their experiences
and ministry in Naples, Italy. Meet all the missionaries and visit the “Village
Market” table.
August 17th
, Saturday morning: 9:00 AM Women’s Brunch Hosted by the
Missionary Circle and preceded by a time of relaxing, refreshing and renewal
hosted by the Women’s Ministry. Enjoy some pampering, great food and
time to visit with our missionary ladies. Missi Marsden will speak on her
experiences in East Asia. LADIES: Sign up sheets are in your church mailbox . Saturday evening: OPEN FOR SMALL GROUPS TO INVITE A MISSIONARY
OR TWO TO JOIN YOU FOR THE EVENING. GET TO KNOW THE PEOPLE WE
SUPPORT AND THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE! August 18
th
Sunday morning 1st service: speaker, Dick Hart, home from Jordan
Fellowship Time 9:00-10:00—Visit with our missionaries in the Gym
Sunday morning 2nd service: speaker, Todd Marsden, home from East Asia.
Other missionaries attending the conference:
Kim Johnson preparing to go to Senegal,.
Arley and Miranda Lund preparing to go to Uganda.
Karen Hoglund preparing to go to Uganda.
Mission Conference
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3
7 PM Adult Bible Study
6 PM Praise Team 6 PM Singles BibleSty Eli.Echo
9:30 Man Cave in use
4 PM Hispanic
Fellowship-Fireside Rm
4 Come, Let Us Worship 5 6 7 7:30 Men’s Menahga Bible Stdy 8 9 10 No Sunday School
9:30 Man Cave in use
6 PM Outreach Meeting
9:30 Man Cave in use
6 PM Awana Kick-Off BBQ for ALL Existing and
Potential Leaders and
Listeners
7 PM Adult Bible Study
6 PM Praise Team 6 PM Adult Singles BibleSty
9:30 Man Cave in use
4 PM Hispanic
Fellowship-Fireside Rm
11 Come, Let Us Worship 12 13 14 7:30 Men’s Menahga Bible Stdy 15 16 17
No Sunday School Living at Home presentation 2 PM SuperKids #4 to Camp
9:30 Man Cave in use 6:30 Trustee Brd 7:00 Deacon Brd
7:00 PM Missions Ministry Team
9:30 Man Cave in use 6 PM Praise Team 7 PM Adult Bible Study
Mission
Conference 5:30-7:30 Burger Boat 5:30 Elementary Kids 7:30 Youth Activity 6 PM Singles BibleSty Eli.Echo
9:30 Man Cave in use
Mission
Conference
6 PM All Church Potluck
Mission
Conference
4 PM Hispanic
Fellowship-Fireside Rm
18 Come, Let Us Worship 19 20 21 7:30 Men’s Menahga Bible Stdy 22 23 24 No Sunday School
Mission
Conference Dick Hart and Todd
Marsden speaking
9:30 Man Cave in use 9:30
Faith Mission Circle
9:30 Man Cave in use 9:30 STAFF MEETING 7 PM Adult Bible Study
6 PM Praise Team 6 PM Singles BibleSty Eli.Echo
9:30 Man Cave in use 6 PM Sanctuary in use
3 PM Wedding/Sanctuary
4 PM Hispanic
Fellowship-Fireside Rm
25 Come, Let Us Worship 26 27 28 7:30 Men’s Menahga Bible Stdy 29 30 31 No Sunday School
2nd Service Bible Presentation
9-10 & 11-11:30 AM Awana
Pre-Registration for Faith’s Kids
Baptism Sunday
9:30 Man Cave in use
FaithBytes Deadline
6:30 Women Bike Ride
To Dorset - meet � Park
2:30 PM
Faith Force Srs EMU Ranch, Nevis Meal following at
Steve & Jill’s
9:30 Man Cave in use
7 PM Adult Bible Study
6 PM Praise Team 6 PM Singles BibleSty Eli.Echo
9:30 Man Cave in use
4 PM Hispanic
Fellowship-Fireside Rm
August 2013 Coming up: ¤ 9/11 - AWANA Begins ¤ 9/17 - MOPS Begins
Remember to pray for our kids as they
prepare to start back to school and for our
Youth as they return to college.
Women’s Quilting Outing
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Women’s Ministry
Fall Retreat Registration is Open Registration sheets in Camp Board - East Foyer
• Inspiring Chapel Services
• Valuable Workshops
• Sweet Fellowship
• Candlelight Banquet
• Silent Auction
• Varied Free-Time Activities
• Tote Bag for Every Guest
• Camp Lebanon's famously delicious meals!
Chapel services at this year's women's retreat will feature Cynthia Ruchti, an
author and writer/producer of "The Heartbeat of the Home," a radio minis-
try designed for women to which she has dedicated over three decades of her life
in ministry. Cynthia has an easy-listening style and humor that she wraps around
real-life stores to share truth from God's word. She loves to talk about God's love
and tell stories of a "hope-that-glows-in-the-dark" -- and she probably won't hesi-
tate to tell you about her five "outrageously adorable" grandchildren!
We have special workshops for you to choose from on Saturday morning led by women you'll come to know and love.
Nehemiah: Standing in the Rubble - with Jennifer Dougan Healing Hearts: Dealing with the Fallout of Sexual Sin - with Jeanne Erbst
A Day in the Life: Grace for the Moments - with Cynthia Ruchti Called to Care for Orphans - with Sara Lein
Saturday afternoon options include Canvas Art ($10) or Handmade Holidays
($20) craft projects, hiking, kayaking, reading, talking, napping . . . or for the more
adventuresome, the Screamin' Eagle Zipline ($5) or a rambunctious game of
paintball ($10).
Saturday evening's program will feature Kristen Spielman, a self-described
"comedian, mom, and wife" who will engage us with her tales, "I Can Laugh About
it Now."
$115 for Cabin Housing $139 for Lodge, Chalet, or Scandinavia Housing
(linens available for $5)
Retreat I Sept. 27-29 Retreat II Oct. 4-6
Avoid the lines!
AWANA Pre-Registration Check your FBC Mailbox Mid-August
(or register on Wed., Sept. 4th, 5-6:30
Faithbridge Church East Foyer
Come in Northeast Door from Parking Lot)
Parents of Parents of Parents of
Cubbies Cubbies Cubbies (2 yrs prior to K) (2 yrs prior to K) (2 yrs prior to K) --- Sparks Sparks Sparks (K(K(K---2) 2) 2) ---T&T T&T T&T (3(3(3---6)6)6)
Avoid first night confusion…pre-register....take advantage of discounted dues ($13)...meet some AWANA staff...get answers to your ???
(NOTE: Dues discounted for pre-registration only. Family cap of $39)
Food Shop: Watch for More Information Call 732-1404 for more information
“We’ll see you soon!”
First club night -- September 11th
6:55 - 8:30 PM each Wednesday
SUNDAY, AUG. 25TH
9:15-10 and 11-11:30 AM in Gym
For Faith Families—Please Register on...
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Faith Family MiniBytes
Ur ge nt Ne ed s The CE Ministry Team is looking for those who may be interested in
teaching, helping or volunteering in other ways in our Christian Education
program. Do you have a gift or talent to share? Have you felt the Lord
nudging you to get involved? Please contact Mary Paskvan, Kim Johnson,
or Janna Phillippi and let them know you are available.
AWANA Leaders and Listeners are needed for
the 2013-2014 club year. If you would like to
join the Awana team of leaders and listeners,
please talk to one of the following Directors:
Cubbies - Robin Kriens (947-4834); Sparks - Nicole Simpson (732-0466);
T&T Girls - Judy Klotz (732-8667); T&T Boys - Calvin Gunn (652-3136).
We are looking for God-loving, kid-loving, faithfully committed people,
willing to be here weekly for 2 hours. Join us and get excited about reach-
ing boys and girls to Know, Love and Serve Christ. Call, if you are new to
the program or call to confirm that you will continue as a leader.
Don’t delay - Call today!
Fall Opportunities—Sign-on Today! N O U R I S H I N G H E A R T
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MOPS
September Time Change
CAMP LEBANON Information
Please be in prayer for the following campers as they attend
August Youth Summer Camp at Lebanon.
Abby Miska Olivia Fischer
Cara Sunram Gabe Daily
Regan Mayer Tori Campbell
Gretchen Mayer Isabel Bagstad
Ethan Hemenway Amanda Lindquist
Megan Fuller Peter VanBatavia
Tristan Hill Taylor Becker
Mackenzie Mitchell
Payton Hill
Service Crew and L.I.T. -
Cambria and Katya Ahrendt
We are looking forward to our first meeting on September
17th. We hope all mothers of preschoolers will join us. Pray for those who are planning for next year's speakers -
we would appreciate your prayers for God's guidance. We would love to have you join the Moppets Volunteer
Team. It involves 2 hours - twice a month, working with infants
to 4 year olds while their moms attend MOPS group. Contact
Ruby Anderson, if you can help. (573-3502)
Service Times Change September 1st
8:15 Traditional Worship
9:30 Sunday School
10:45 Contemporary Service
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Library Hours
After 1st Service (9:15 am)
During Fellowship Time (with some exceptions)
(9:15 - 10:00 am)
After 2nd Service (11:00 am)
Summer time and the livin' is easy! Time to relax with a good book!
And we've got lots to choose from! Come in to the library and check
it out!
JOYCE’S PICK for your Summer (or Fall or Winter) reading:
SEVEN MEN - AND THE SECRET OF THEIR GREATNESS by Eric
Metaxas. I wrote about this in last month's article, but now I've
read it and encourage it even more. The stories about George
Washington, William Wilberforce, Eric Liddell, Dietrich Bon-
hoeffer, Jackie Robinson, John Paul II, and Charles Colson will
encourage and challenge you in your walk with Christ.
NEW FICTION COMING IN AUGUST:
WATER’S EDGE by Robert Whitlow
THE JUDGE, DIRECTED VERDICT, and
DEAD LAWYERS TELL NO TALES by Randy Singer
VANISHED by Irene Hannon
THE KING and OPENING MOVES by Steven James
WITHIN MY HEART, Timber Ridge Reflections series –
Book 3, by Tamera Alexander
NEW NON-FICTION IN AUGUST:
KISSES FROM KATIE by Katie Davis
THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
LOVE DOES by Bob Goff
Library News
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THE SKY IS NOT FALLING by Charles Colson
CHANGE YOUR WORDS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE by Joyce Meyer
LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS by Nick Vujicic
BEYOND BOUNDARIES by Dr. John Townsend.
NEW FOR KIDS – also coming in August:
WILD CAT and DARK HORSE - Books 3 & 4 in
STARLIGHT ANIMAL RESCUE series by Dandi Mackall
WINNIE THE HORSE GENTLER series -
8 books by Dandi Daley Mackall.
ADVENTURES OF THE NORTHWOODS series – 10 books by
Lois Walfrid Johnson. Set in 1906-07 Minnesota and northwest
Wisconsin, and Michigan; both boys and girls will identify with
characters who face danger and mystery while learning to deal
with peer pressure, family relationships, and the need for un-
conditional love and forgiveness.
Library News - continued
Surprise by Beverly McLoughland
The biggest surprise
on the library shelf is when you suddenly
find yourself inside a book-
(the HIDDEN you) You wonder how the author knew.
Walton, Jim and Janice Texas Wycliffe Former translators, now director of Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics
- school for further training of linguists
Praise that GIAL presented an outstanding 2013 graduating class: 26
graduates with 17 Master of Arts Degrees in Applied Linguistics, 7
MA in Language Development, 1 MA in Language and Culture Stud-
ies and 1 MA in World Arts. One of our graduates completed his
third MA Degree.
Praise that one half of the graduates are experienced missionaries and are return-
ing to their field assignments. The other half are looking forward to their first over-
seas assignment. One plans to begin work on a Ph. D. in Linguistics.
Praise that our graduates will be working with six non-profit agencies in 12 differ-
ent countries on every continent except Antarctica.
Pray for Granddaughter, Laura Walton, as she begins campus ministry with Baptist
Student Ministries on the Texas Tech University Campus.
Williams, Zane and Roberta Cass Lake OakHills—Mokahum
Director of Mokahum Ministry Center, committed to training tomor-
row’s Native ministry leaders today.
Pray for Zane and staff as they hire additional teachers and
accept students for the coming year. Pray that God will open
the hearts of Native youth to His Word and teachings.
Blake, David and Rita East Asia Wycliffe
Language discovery and translation to peoples with no written alphabet.
Support through administration helps. Pray for safety in travel and smooth flight as they leave for the
field on August 4th. Pray for easy return transition into Asian culture, for the girls
as they start a new international school and for Rita as she refreshes her Indone-
sian language skills.
Bjorklund, Phil and Mimi Cote d’Ivoire WorldVenture On-the-field training of young adults in preparation for future mission ministry.
Pray for the new team that will arrive soon and for us as we pre-
pare for them. Pray for them and us as well during transition.
Pray for the previous team members that are pursuing the next
step in ministry; for God’s direction in their lives.
Praise for the opportunity to be a part of the lives of these youth as they prepare
for further ministry.
Missionary Letter Packets are available monthly in each Foyer. Page 22
Faith Missionaries of the Month
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Community Happenings
LISTINGS BELOW ARE COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS - NOT NECESSARILY ENDORSED
Itasca Family Music Festival — August 2-3-4. Bluegrass and Old-Time Gospel
Music at its finest. Check out the information on the Foyer boards or at
www.familybluegrass.com.
Spirit Lake Summer Concert Series 7-9 PM at Spirit Lake Beach, Menahga.
Bring a lawn chair. Rain venue is Menahga High School. The August 2nd concert
features Ring of Kerry (Celtic Music) and August 9th is a night of music by Home
Grown Musicians.
Classical Pianist, Emma Taggart, 11, will play in concert at the Hubbard
United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 18th. Watch the Enterprise for the
time of the concert.
Noon Concerts—Calvary Lutheran Church- Bring your lunch. Dessert served
Aug. 8th: Dean Johnson (clarinet) Roz Pederson (piano) Mariah Johnston (oboe)
Aug. 15th: Ed and Kate Warble (voice and Piano) Aug. 22nd: Dennis Block
(ensemble jazz)
KINSHIP Join the fun! Form a team for Kinship’s 2nd
Annual AMAZING CHASE on
Saturday afternoon, August 24th
. Modeled after the popular TV show, twenty
teams of 4-6 persons each will compete for up to $1,000 in cash prizes by meet-
ing a variety of intense challenges. Hosted by organizations and businesses
throughout Park Rapids, the challenges will take 5 to 10 minutes each and can be
physical, mental, strategic or chance. More info and registration forms at
www.kinshipparkrapids.org or call 732-0058. Support youth mentoring as a
church – sponsor a team and experience the excitement!
Chronic Lymes Support Groups
Park Rapids: 3rd
St Market for Lymes Support Group: Kory James of Menahga 714-423-
5069 holds a Lymes Support Group at Bella Café, monthly on the 3rd Friday at 6pm. Natu-
ral prevention, long term immunity support and Lymes Disease support are discussion
topics. Approximately 8 people attend now. There is no Dr that regularly attends. 3rd St
Market also carries books on Lymes Disease. BEMIDJI: Med-Save Pharmacy - 217 Paul Bunyan Drive NW, Bemidji (Behind the UPS
store or just West of Hardee’s) July 10th at 5:45pm--7:15 p.m. For information contact
Neen Lillquist - [email protected]
Support Groups
Grief Support: First Thursday of each month at St. Joseph’s Hospital from 2:00 - 3:30 PM
and the Fourth Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 PM.
Stroke Support Group: Third Thursday of each month at St. Joseph’s Hospital from 1:30 -
3:00 PM.
Caregiver’s Discussion Group: Fourth Wednesday of each month at St. Joseph’s Hospital
from 2:00 PM 3:30 PM.