The Blood Pressure Clinic is Sunday, September 19th during fellowship time. 

The Hope Walkers have logged an amazing 2,700 miles as of August 16th.  We are doing great!  Everyone who is walking, give yourselves a big pat on the back!!

Rice Hospice Fall Support Group

Grief is a normal response to the loss of someone you care about.  Sharing your feelings and fears in a supportive setting can help ease the process of grief.  Rice Hospice will be offering a fall Support Group in Willmar for individuals who have experienced a loss.  This group will be held in the Rice Hospice Conference Room at Rice Memorial Hospital from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  This support group begins Monday, September 13, 2010 and will continue to meet on September 20, 27, October 4, 11, and 18.  Registration deadline is Friday, September 10.  For more information, please call 320-231-4450.

The Link

Our mission: “Creating a community where neighbors share the love of God through service to each other.”

Through prayer and thoughtful discernment, the hiring team and advisory board have chosen a new Director for The Link.  Beginning September 1, Naomi Mahler will take over for Michelle in this position, building relationships and working towards the goals and mission.  She has been working throughout August to learn the ropes and the transition will continue into the fall.  She brings many important skills and gifts to this work and we feel so blessed to have her!  Look for upcoming opportunities to meet her and please continue to pray for her and The Link through this transition.

Tuesday’s Table                                                                                                                                                Beginning in October, there will be a community meal every Tuesday evening in the New London-Spicer community.  Watch for flyers and bulletin announcements for the schedule and for opportunities to serve at these dinners.  These meals are a chance for people to meet others, enjoy a meal together and to build relationships.  All meals are free of charge and open to everyone!!

New London Office . . . Busy, busy, busy!                                                                                                               Our New London office is bustling with activity.  Our household exchange is helping people each day with things they need.  People drop off furniture, appliances, bedding, etc., and others who are in need shop for what will help them.  Our laundry facilities are being used free of charge each week.  People come and go for fresh produce being donated, bakery goods, and to fill food shelf orders.  The volunteers are dedicated and friendly.  Please consider volunteering or donating to the operation, or stop by and visit!  We are located in the old clinic building in downtown New London.  We are open Tuesdays 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Clearwater Forest Camp Work Weekend

September 17, 18, 19

Join us for a great time, everyone is welcome!  Pull in the docks, walks in the woods, fellowship around the fire, odd jobs needing to be done!  Let us know if you need a place to stay, there is usually something available. Signup sheet in the fellowship hall. If you have questions, please call: Harold Foreman (cell 894-0298), Peter Bratberg (cell 894-5074), or  Duane Taatjes (cell 894-8380).

Christian Education Committee, Elders, Church School Superintendent, Adult CE Leaders, Children/Youth CE Teachers, Christian Ed Director/Coordinator, Youth Group Leaders, Youth Director, Etc.:

A special opportunity awaits you at the next Presbytery meeting on September 18th at First Presbyterian Church of St. Cloud.  Karen Ferkinhoff, our presbytery's POINT (Presbyterians Organized In Nurture & Teaching) person, would love to meet with you to network, share ideas for resources, and find out how she and the Congregational Resource & Development Committee can best serve your education and nurture ministries.

We will meet at the same time as the Presbytery meeting.  There is no charge for your educators, but we need to know how many to plan for lunch, so please let the Presbytery office know how many will be attending by September 13th.  This event is sponsored by your POINT person and the Congregational Resources and Development Committee of Minnesota Valleys Presbytery.