Announcements

The blood drive at NHLC will be held Saturday, March 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There is space for 2-3 donors every 15 minutes. You can sign up to donate 3 different ways: call the church office, call Bill or Denise at the American Red Cross office at 651-291-4639, or go online at www.membersforlife.org/midamerica/index.php. Eric Clark will be available to help with online registration February 28. Remember, the need is constant and the gratification is instant.
(Posted: 02/26/2010)

The Sacristans will gather on Saturday, March 13, at 1:30 p.m. in the church kitchen to polish the altar brass and silver. Coffee will be on, cookies will be served. Come join us! Many hands make this task go quickly. (Posted: 02/26/2010)

For part of an evening, transport yourself from our Minnesota winter and take a short trip to the Himalayas. On. Friday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m., Tim Wicker and Carolyn Deters will share their photos and tell the tales of their adventure last October hiking in Nepal to the base camp of Mt. Everest. Join us for travel lore, some light snacks and incredible mountains. (Posted: 02/17/2010)

Dust off your Putters and save the date for the 3rd Annual youth-sponsored all-congregation Mini Golf event Saturday, March 21 immediately following the 10:30 worship. Watch for information to come. (Posted: 02/26/2010)

“Psalms for Sojourners”
Wednesdays, February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
Dinner: 6:00–6:30 p.m.; Worship: 7:00–7:30 p.m.
(Posted: 02/16/2010)

If you were hoping to get a chance to serve a soup supper and have not yet been asked, the fellowship committee is looking for a few good volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up the March 24th soup supper. Please contact Elisabeth Pletcher-Harincar, 612-822-9975, if you are able to help out.
(Posted: 02/26/2010)

Do you get the Sunday sales circulars and don’t have a use for your Michaels or Joann Fabric coupons? We can use them here at church to get discounts on craft items for the Sunday school and quilting supplies for the quilters. Want to help? Simply cut out your discount coupons and bring them to church on Sunday mornings. You can drop them in the coupon basket in the narthex. Please note that the coupons are time sensitive—drop off only the current week’s coupons. (Posted: 02/16/2010)

The Book Club will be meeting Thursday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the March selection: Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum. Everyone is welcome. (Posted: 02/26/2010)

Baptism instruction for parents and sponsors and those wishing to be baptized will be held on Saturday, March 27 beginning at 10:00 a.m. and ending with a light lunch. Please contact the office or Pastor Susan to register for this class no later than March 21. We’ve had a number of requests for baptism recently, so this could be a fun, big day of celebrating God’s love for us through the sacrament! Pastor Susan would also like a few helpers for the day—anyone who has been walking around wet for a few years and would be willing to share a little of their faith and time would be great! Please let her know if you can be a part of this wonderful opportunity.
(Posted: 02/26/2010)

Coffee servers for Adult Forum and Fellowship after the 10:30 worship are always needed. It’s a great way to visit with your fellow members. The sign up sheet Adult Forum serving is in the Fellowship Hall, for more information contact Elisabeth Harincar. The signup sheet for Fellowship serving is in the office hallway, for more information contact Erika Nordin.
(Posted: 02/16/2010)

Three of our Hosanna sponsors of girls in Ethiopia have been unable to continue for the 2009-2010 school year (September 2009 thru August 2010). If you are new to Nokomis Heights or REAL, the $360 sponsorship (paid annually or $30 per month) covers school needs, food for a girl’s family, and money for income generation for future family self Sufficiency. If you are already a sponsor, please pass the word on to family and friends. Questions, or to acquire sponsorship form, contact Christine Hur-ney, 612-724-8447 or Ann Jensen, 612-825-3287. (Posted: 02/16/2010)

In recognition of March Food Share Month, we’re asking you to consider donating dollars instead of food. While we continue to collect food and appreciate every donation, the food shelves are stretched thinner than usual and cash donations
offer more bang for your buck, your $10 can buy 160 pounds of food. Please consider adding a cash (or check) donation during the month of March. (Posted: 02/26/2010)

Park Ban Rules are in effect until April 1st. Parking is only allowed on the ODD side of the street (east on 10th Ave and south on 53rd St). But we have a waiver allowing for continued parking in the designated handicapped area in front of church on the west side of 10th Avenue. We have also been approved to use the Hale School parking lot for Sunday mornings, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Let's try to being "green".... if you live close by, why not walk to church? Carpool with a friend, or even bike! It can be done. (Posted: 02/26/2010)

Mark your calendars for the REAL Spring Event coming on May 15. There will be a Silent Auction (and a live auction, if we receive some large items) again this year, so please think about what you might contribute. A week at your cabin this summer? A time-share week someplace? Services you could offer? Businesses you know, where your personal request would yield a gift certificate or special item? Contact Ann Jensen about auction items. More event information and tickets will be available through Christine Hurney at a later time. (Posted: 02/16/2010)

Add your name in support of “A Common Foundation” at www.mnwithoutpoverty.org. Click on “Sign Foundation” and add your name. Send to others and invite them to sign also. (Posted: 02/12/2010)

Join the “Friends of Nokomis Heights” Facebook group at http://tinyurl.com/na5b68. This group is open to everyone; past, present, and potential members, or anyone who is interested in NHLC happenings. (Posted: 12/29/2009)

Did you know that Fair Trade coffee is available for sale in the courtyard at Nokomis Heights? You can find it in the coffee corner, just outside the kitchenette. What a great way to make a difference in the lives of small coffee growers in countries such as Ethiopia, Tanzania, El Salvador, and Columbia! And it tastes great, too!! Give it a try—we think coffee tastes even better when drinking it assists a poor family!
(Posted: 12/29/2009)