Memorial Lutheran Church of Afton, MN

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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!

This week's praying for peace intention:
Breathe deeply...
imagine abiding in God's love...
and receiving faith to know peace is possible.

This week's weekly prayer intention for peace:

As you breathe in, think: Be Still.
As you breathe out, think: And Know.

Celebrating Memorial's graduates!

Levi Prunty graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of MN. He is a mechanical engineer for Ayres in Roseville.
In the next year, Allyssa, Zane and Levi hope to buy a house.

Celebrating Memorial's graduates!

Matthew is a new graduate from Stillwater Area High School!

Throughout high school, Matthew was the secretary for Stillwater FFA Chapter, where he enjoyed learning about meat judging and processing, and competing in related events at FFA competitions. He has loved his work at the River Falls Bowling alley in recent years and will continue to work there until he decides on a more clear future path, which he foresees in either something meat processing/Ag related or in Restaurant Management. He is currently researching college programs for both of these areas.

In his free time, Matty loves to fish, go on adventures with his dog Patsy, skateboard, and grill or smoke meat. He’s constantly trying to educate his mom on how to select the best steaks from the meat counter at the grocery store, to little avail. She appreciates his efforts, however.

This week's praying for peace intention: Close your eyes, and imagine sitting with the crowds that followed Jesus. Taking a few deep breaths, experience the promise of love He offers to all, including you.

Join us in this week's praying for peace intention:

As we remember God’s desire for us to take Sabbath, take a moment each day to inhale the breath of God, and exhale what keeps you from feeling God’s healing presence. Rest in each breath you take.

We celebrated Alaina Newton's Affirmation of Baptism on Sunday, May 19th! We are so glad to be part of your spiritual journey! (pictured: Elise Winter, Church Life Coordinator; Sarah Prunty, mentor; Pastor Karen Treat; Bob Chezik, Confirmation teacher)

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We welcome new member Sally Larson Brandt and her husband MIchael Brandt! We are glad you are part of the Memorial family!

Linda and Steve Rucker were welcomed as Memorial members on April 21st— welcome, Linda and Steve!

Thank you to Gary and Jenny for another wonderful Pop-up hike at the Belwin Conservancy in Afton! Pictured: Greg Hayes, Gary and Jenny Palmen, Pastor Karen. Ed Treat and Jill Chezik. Hidden behind Pastor Karen, Paula Roen.