ATTENTION… RUBY’S PANTRY UPDATE

Due to parking-lot work at the Armory, Ruby’s Pantry will be at the RVHS Track/Football field parking-lot for our July 16th distribution. This means we will be outside! Please spread the word that the location has changed for July!

We are in need of pop up tents and wagons/carts that can roll on gravel to borrow for distribution day. Please contact Lindsey Caraway or Sue Osborne if you have these things you are willing to let us borrow.

If you are able to help out we would love to have you! Lastly, please pray for good weather and people’s patience as we figure out the logistics of being in a new place. Thank you!

June

Ordination & Installation of Officers and New Members

On June 2nd, we will have the Ordination and Installation of Claire Meyers as Ruling Elder and Julie Fiala as Deacon. Also be sure and welcome Jay and Katie Highland as they join our congregation as new members. 

Loss of Mentor

The Rev. Dr. Henry Fawcett died on May 11, 2019. He was the pastor to students at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. My dad was dying of cancer my first year of Seminary. Henry was very helpful in helping me get through this difficult time. I always told him if I am half the pastor to other people that you were to me I will be a success. He preached at my ordination service and he did Elizabeth’s baptism service. He was one of those giants in my life and I am saddened at his loss but his health was failing and at 86 years old he was ready to go. His funeral is June 11th in Dubuque. The timing of the funeral worked out well as I am on vacation then. Please keep his wife of 67 years, VeNita,  in your prayers. 

Father’s Day is on June 16th

Father’s Day Prayer

Dear God,

Thank you for all the fathers and father-figures in this world and for the many ways you use them to lovingly guide others to Your heart. I ask that you would bless them and give them great joy and peace. May they see You and know You in new ways. Show them how much you love them and care about them. Guide their steps, use their hands, and make them a blessing to others as you continue to fulfill your special purpose for their lives.

Amen.

Grant for Pastor’s

The Board Pensions is giving $10,000 grants to installed pastors to help pay down debt or add to retirement funds. Part of the requirement to be eligible is for a Board of Pension Representative to do a presentation with the Session, Personnel Committee and Stewardship Committee. This is happening on Saturday, June 22  at our church from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting with a luncheon provided by the BOP.  

Johanneck Baptisms

On June 30th, we will be baptizing the Johanneck Quads. Scott and Michelle’s daughters are Emma, Harper, Haven and Taylee. I have baptized twins before but never quadruplets. It will be a joyous day.

Vacation Bible School

Sunday, July 14-Wednesday, July 17

6-8 pm

Here at the church!

Kids Age 4-5th grade (Completed 4th Grade)

There are registration forms in the Narthex. Please have your registration forms to the Church Office by June 21!

Tuesday, July 9, from 7-9pm, kids going into grades 5-7 are invited to the Lower Shelter at Ramsey park for a night of fun!

Please contact Rev. Pamela Prouty or the Church Office if you have any questions. Thank you!

Introducing Jurgen!

Jurgen Morales is a, fun-loving, 9 year old boy who enjoys playing baseball and soccer and who lives at the Roblealto Bible Home in Costa Rica. This is the mission site that we have visited several times, as did the 2018 Redwood Falls Mission Team.

Jurgen’s family has been greatly affected by domestic violence which in turn has affected him emotionally. He has experienced neglect and exposure to drug abuse by his parents, which has caused many negative behaviors. Jurgen’s mother has acknowledged that she is not capable to care for Jurgen and his two siblings and is ready to receive the help she needs to rebuild a healthy relationship with her children. She is committed to turning her life around so she can properly provide and care for them. The Roblealto disciplinary team will work with her to receive job training, parenting classes, and the skills she needs to restore her family unit. Jurgen will continue to live at Roblealto with a foster family during this time, which could take 1-3 years.

Our church has chosen to sponsor Jurgen for a year which means we have sent a financial donation to help offset his educational and personal expenses while he is living at the Bible Home and attending the specialized school there. In addition, Jurgen is learning about God’s unconditional love for him in his foster home and in the school setting, as well. Along with our financial contribution, we intend to support him by keeping him and his family in our prayers.

We are looking forward to establishing a relationship with Jurgen by having our church family communicate through letters and pictures. We will begin by having the youth write to him and tell him about themselves, our church and our community. We have seen the incredible transformations in children at Roblealto and are thankful that our church can help Jurgen in this way.

Ann & Bruce Tiffany 

150th Anniversary History Tidbit Booklet

Janean McKay put together a years worth of history tidbits for our 150th Anniversary!

Janean’s History Booklet 2018

It is a Celebration!

2018 marks 15 years for The Piecemakers!

We had our first meeting on May 21, 2003, and have spent the last 15 years cutting, pinning, tying and sewing. We have shared coffee/treats and stories while putting together quilts for many different occasions. We have had the privilege to make quits many of you have purchased for yourselves or loved ones. We are also humbled to have made many quilts for those sick, hospitalized or just in need of something warm to snuggle.

In honor of 15 wonderful years we are going to raffle a quilt! Chances ($1) will be available to purchase starting March 25. You can purchase them from Char, Marlys or Tina in the office. The quilt will be on display in the Narthex until May 20!

Thank you to all those who have helped us along the way both in your talents! We wouldn’t have had so much fun over the past years without each of you!

The First 150 Years (1867-2017)

We are celebrating our 150th Anniversary all year round but our actual anniversary date is being celebrated on March 26, 10:15 am. Come join us as we are greeted by the Transitional Executive Presbyter of Minnesota Valleys Presbytery, the Rev. Rick Carus of Willmar, the Synod Executive of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies, Ruling Elder Elona Street Stewart of Eagan and the Stated Clerk of General Assembly, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson of Louisville, Kentucky.
Our Parish Associate, the Rev. Pamela Prouty, who is both the Stated Clerk of Minnesota Valleys Presbytery and the Synod of Lakes and Prairies, our Seminary Student Intern Amy Levinski, our Clerk of Session, Ruling Elder Adrienne Danielson, and Ruling Elder Deb Hess, who is Moderator of Minnesota Valleys Presbytery and I will all be leading morning worship.

We will start worship by having the children, choir and worship leaders proceed into the Sanctuary, the children will sing the introit. The Chancel Choir will be singing later in the service. We will honor those that have been members of our church for fifty years or longer. The Rev. J. Herbert Nelson will give the morning message. He is known to be one of the best preachers in our denomination. Following worship we will take a group photo in the sanctuary. Following the picture, we will have a catered roast beef dinner by Baune’s Cafe at 12:15 pm. The dinner is being paid for funds given by a church member for the anniversary celebration. Please sign up for the meal by March 20, so we have enough food on hand. Following the meal we will have a cake reception from 1:30-3:30 pm, for the public. If able please stay around to have fellowship and greet visitors.

In Christ’s love, Pastor Scott Prouty