Announcements

Attention volunteers and groups, the next Shelter Meal opportunity is Thursday, July 29. Contact Marian Blattner for information. (Posted: 07/08/2010)

Please pray for safe travel, growth in faith and relationships, and fun for the leaders and youth that are traveling to Green Bay this week. Youth include Shannon Bernard, Natalie Maves, Paul Leslie, Maddy and Sam Kersten, Miranda and Annie Harincar and Sam Phillips. Kari Dietrich Sifferle, Peter Larsen and Intern Pastor John will lead, drive and chaperone the group. (Posted: 07/23/2010)

Nokomis Heights golfers and many other friends are invited to play in the 10th Annual Scott Lofthus Memorial Open, Friday, July 30, 8:00 a.m. at Pheasant Acres Golf Course in Corcoran. Nokomis Heights has had a strong showing at this enjoyable event in honor of Mark Lofthus’ brother, who passed away in 2001. In addition to golf, friendship, and lunch, there is an added bonus of a $20,000 prize for a hole-in-one on Hole #3, and other prizes for various levels of achievement, both skillful and embarrassing. Golfers or would-be golfers of all ages are encouraged to join us; the only prerequisite is a desire to have fun, and since this is a “scramble” event, everyone has a chance to contribute to their golfing group. The Scott Lofthus Memorial Open has also been a fund raising event, which in 2009 raised over $950 that will be devoted to youth activities at the church. Brochures are available at the kiosk in the courtyard or by calling Mark Lofthus. (Posted: 07/23/2010)

If you are available Sundays in August, please contact Eric Clark. (Posted: 06/04/2010)

Ann Zickert would love to hear from you. (Posted: 06/18/2010)

Wear your camp clothes—shorts and t-shirts welcome!—to worship on August 1 when we welcome staff from Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp (our camp) to lead songs and skits as part of a special worship celebrating the value and power of outdoor ministries. Special camp treats will also be served on the lawn following worship. Bring your friends and your camp memories—we’ll see you there! (Posted: 07/23/2010)

Thank you for your support in volunteering for this yearly, ecumenical effort! We are looking forward to a successful building schedule and ask for your blessing and prayers. There are still a few days open, particularly Tuesday, July 26 and Wednesday, July 27th. We can still accommodate volunteers, but please sign up before you come!

Also, cash donations to help support the Nokomis Builds' pledge to the Thrivent Builds fundraising campaign would be greatly appreciated. Please consider this way of donating to Habitat for Humanity to insure that our donations will support the work we are doing in Brooklyn Center. Our church budget graciously contributes $400; the goal for each participating congregation is $1,000. Please write "Habitat for Humanity" on the envelope or memo line of any gifts. Thank you! (Posted: 07/23/2010)

Mom's Morning Fellowship will meet once a month during the summer on the following Tuesdays: June 15, July 20 and August 10. On June 15, the moms will meet at Hot Plate (52nd and Bloomington) from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. The kids will be cared for at Todd Park from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Contact Karen Karpenko with any questions. (Posted: 06/11/2010)

NHLC has a solid group of drivers, but it’s summer and that means vacation. Please consider driving. Contact Carley Benjamin with your questions. (Posted: 07/08/2010)

The office is in the process of updating the church membership directory. If any of your information shown in the 2008-2009 directory needs to be changed, corrected or updated, including e-mail addresses and cell phone numbers, please let the office staff know as soon as possible. Our goal is to provide the most complete and accurate directory possible. The office staff thanks you in advance for your attention. (Posted: 07/23/2010)

Occasionally the office has need for a Notary. We’d like to have a list of congregation members who are willing to be “on call” for us. Please contact the office if you are a Notary and willing to help. (Posted: 07/23/2010)

Office: 8:30 – 1:00 begins Monday, May 24
Worship: 9:30 begins Sunday, May 30
The worship time change coincides with Memorial Day Weekend. The single worship schedule will last through Sunday, September 5, Labor Day Weekend.
Please note these exceptions to the summer worship schedule:
- Sunday, June 27 10:30 a.m. Partnership Worship at Brian Coyle Center
- Sunday, August 22 10:30 a.m. Worship at the Falls (Posted: 05/19/2010)

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: 03/29/2010)

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)