Memorial Lutheran Church of Afton, MN

This week's prayer intention for peace:
We lift up the children and teachers to know Your presence and Your Love. Amen

This week's prayer intention for peace:

In a world with war and political unrest, praying for peace, breathe in slowly: “The Lord is our strength;" exhaling slowly: "our hearts will trust in God ” (Psalm 28:7). Repeat for one minute.

This week's prayer intention for peace:

At your evening meal, give thanks for the food prepared and the ways it sustains you. Then give thanks for Jesus, who is our bread from heaven giving us peace.

Important Phishing/Scam Email Alert!

There have been multiple phishing/spam emails from "Pastor Karen" over the past two weeks. Please ignore any emails from [email protected] or similar addresses requesting gift cards. THESE ARE NOT LEGITIMATE. Please do not respond and delete-- and block or mark as spam if possible! Pastor Karen's real email address is [email protected].

Barb Werner proudly sported her Memorial shirt at the Fernmont Farm and Animal Sanctuary! See another Memorial shirt out in the world? Let us know!

This week's prayer intention for peace:

As you enjoy a meal, take a moment of silence and receive the presence of Jesus, the Bread of Life.

Memorial shows up again! Bob Chezik at Matt Peterson’s grad party.

This week's prayer intention for peace:
In the evening, as the sun is setting, close your eyes, and after taking a few deep breaths, review your day and notice moments you experienced a separation from God. Let those moments go and receive God's grace and be ready for a new day.

Look who was at Selma's in Afton last week: Memorial! Gary Palmen, Pastor Karen and Elise Winter enjoyed the best ice cream ever! 😁🍦

Special Music this Sunday! Join us for worship at 9:30am to hear Rachel Kurtz!

Spotted: a Memorial Lutheran t-shirt in the wild! Thanks for wearing and sharing, Mary Ellen Boyum!

This week's prayer intention for peace:
In the evening, as the sun is setting, close your eyes, and after taking a few deep breaths, review your day and notice those moments you experienced God's presence.

Join us tomorrow for the last scheduled pop-up Wednesday in Afton-- we'll meet at Selma's at 10am!

This week's prayer intention for peace:
Sitting comfortably, closing your eyes and breathing deeply, imagine resting at still waters and experiencing peace through Christ.

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Throwback Thursday! Last month, Memorial members took a field trip to the Watt Munisatorum Buddhist Temple to learn about our neighbors' faith!

Elise Winter, Pastor Karen, and Cathy Muckala had a great time visiting Horta Culture yesterday for Pop-Up Wednesdays in Afton! Join us next week!

This week's prayer intention for peace:
As you pray for God's presence to be known, breathe deeply, and as you inhale, hear the words, "Be still". As you exhale, hear "and know." Repeat 6 times.

This week's prayer intention for peace:

As you breathe in deeply, and as you exhale, give thanks for God's presence as you share God's love to your neighbor and the stranger.

Pop-up Wednesdays in downtown Afton! Join Pastor Karen & Elise at 10:00 am at Selma’s on July 10, 17, 24, and 31 for a beverage and/or a treat. Each week we’ll take a tour of a local business while enjoying each other’s company. Invite a friend, too!