Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church

Kids Camp Day 4 song: All of us. This one competes with The Jumping song as our favorite this week. All of us, everyone of us, belongs in the circle of community.

Compassion Camp: All of Us This is an original song, written for Illustrated Ministry's Compassion Camp curriculum, published in 2021. To learn more about the curriculum, go here: http...

Kids Camp Day 3 Song: Build a Bridge. Today's scripture is the story of the Good Samaritan as we ask today, who is our neighbor?

Compassion Camp: Build a Bridge This is an original song, written for Illustrated Ministry's Compassion Camp curriculum, published in 2021. To learn more about the curriculum, go here: http...

God is good, all the time. We are having the most wonderful week with Kids Camp: Lovingkindness. Thank you to all of the volunteers, families, and donations that have helped support this important ministry.

Kids Camp Day 2 Song: Loved, I Am Loved

Compassion Camp: Loved, I am Loved This is an original song, written for Illustrated Ministry's Compassion Camp curriculum, published in 2021. To learn more about the curriculum, go here: http...

Kids Camp Song from Day 1: The Jumping Song.

Compassion Camp: The Jumping Song This is an original song, written for Illustrated Ministry's Compassion Camp curriculum, published in 2021. To learn more about the curriculum, go here: http...

Prayers and blessings with our youth. Montreat bound.

Fun night to come and invite friends for a Backyard Concert and BBQ. A fantastic singer songwriter group, Friendport, will be leading us in music as well as some guest musicians. Pastor Rob will be preparing some of his favorite BBQ. We will offer the opportunity for a free will offering to support our DEI initiative for providing music lessons.

*Non-alcoholic beverages provided. You are welcome to BYOB.

A celebration of music at Spirit of Life. Video is a sample of the many gifts shared over the last ten years in our life together. Sing to the Lord a new song all the earth.

Celebration of Music, Spirit of Life We celebrate the sharing of gifts with music in our worship. From our founding in 1996, music has been an important part of who we are. This video is a sampl...

Good news! Kids Camp is coming! Sign your kids up and help share this with neighbors, family, and friends. This is a favorite for all of us sharing the joy we have in our life in Christ. See you at Kids Camp!
(See online sign up form link to sign up)

Kids Camp 2024 Join Us Sunday at 10:00 in Apple Valley MN!

Heading down to Waterville again mid morning to help sandbag for a few hours. Comment if you are able to join me. Estimate leaving from home at 10:30.

Remember to sign up for Kids Camp! Sign up is attached. Help get out the word and share this with others. This is one of the best weeks of the year.

Sign Up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeN7f1Vtk31udSFLNnTLpZgpJzaD2yFnHvVEkNMyvXnVlL7kw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Deon, an elder from church, is in Waterville today helping. I asked her if they still need volunteers. She responded back after arriving, "If you can make it down, there are many elderly people who need help laying sandbags. Any help will be appreciated."

I am going to head down and help today for a few hours and see if there is a team interested in going down tomorrow. Respond here if you can help and I will be checking in and can share specifics on location.

All volunteers must be 18 years old, wear closed-toe shoes, and sign in when the arrive.

Prayers with all that are being affected with flooding.

Thank You, Pastor Rob

Volunteers needed for sandbagging in Waterville as city asks residents to limit water use All volunteers must be at least 18 years old, wear closed-toe shoes and sign in when they arrive. Le Sueur County officials add they'll find a spot for those who want to volunteer but can't fill sandbags.

Buddy Jesus wants you!

Leadership has been seeking ways to organize and communicate for us to share in the work of being the church together. Weekly, we will be sharing opportunities through sign up genius for Sunday Fellowship, Ushering and Greeting, Kids Camp Volunteer, Meet in the Middle Volunteer, Rides/Meals Ministry, Serving Home Communion, and Sunday School Volunteers.

Buddy Jesus wants to highlight Sunday Fellowship as an area we need help. We would love to build a team of twelve to organize, communicate, and help within each persons ability to provide coffee and treats on Sunday. For too many years, this responsibility has been the lead of one person and this is asking too much. As its own fellowship team, the team can organize this in a way that sets expectations, streamlines how to make coffee and organize a regular order of treats, and how to minimize the set-up to help also minimize what is needed for clean-up. The congregation will still be asked to help both with providing treats and the set-up and clean-up. With a team working together to help communicate, fill in the gaps, and share what is expected, we can all do this together. Our fellowship time following worship is essential for connecting with one another.

Fellowship:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA92FAAFCC34-50028853-spirit #/
Usher/Greeter:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA92FAAFCC34-50066232-spirit #/
Kids Camp 2024: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA92FAAFCC34-50034742-spirit
Meet in the Middle: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA92FAAFCC34-50034742-spirit
Ride/Meal Ministry:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA92FAAFCC34-50028945-spirit #/
Home Communion Teams: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA92FAAFCC34-47047790-spirit #
Sunday School Teachers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA92FAAFCC34-50035117-spirit

Today, we recognize and celebrate Juneteenth, the third year this has been recognized as a national holiday. Did you know Juneteenth is the oldest known African-American celebration? It was on June 19, 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas, received word of their emancipation, two months after the Civil War had ended, and a full two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had gone into effect on January 1, 1863.

We celebrate Juneteenth as a celebration for all of God’s people. In this era of division and racial strife, this is history that needs to be remembered and celebrated. So today, in worship, we give thanks while also recognizing the ongoing struggle for emancipation that continues to this day.

Free summer meals Monday - Friday for all 18 and under in District 196. See details below.

I could share many examples of LGBTQ+ friends this week who have received abusive and mean messages on social media...wait for it...from Christians. Why do we make this so hard? Love one another as Christ loves us. It comes down to this. How we speak, and welcome, and love directly affects those around us, especially our children who hear words that either build up with love or tear down. May we continue to seek ways to help build one another up and share healing to those who have been wounded. Happy Pride! You are loved.

Reminder for all ordained elders and deacons. This is all who have served since our charter in 1996. We are having a summit to share excitement in the many great things happening at Spirit of Life. We celebrate that we are growing. In 2023, we changed from nine active elders serving on session to six and from six active deacons to five. With our summit as we share vision, we are seeking help with collaboration and support.

Join us on Sunday following worship. A meal is being provided. Online, please join us streaming on our page. Thank You, Pastor Rob

PS: Others not ordained as elders and deacons have asked if they may attend. Yes, please. We welcome and would love to have you.