“So let’s do it — full of belief...Let’s keep a firm grip on thepromises that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let’ssee how inventive we can be inencouraging love and helpingout, not avoiding worshiping together as some do butspurring each other on.”

— Hebrews 10:24-25

2-3 Worship and Learning

4 Faith Walk & Talk

5 Ministry & Mission

6 Congregation News

7 Children’s Ministry

7 Servant Schoolhouse

8 Worship & Music

8 & 9 Youth Ministry

10 Calendar of Events

11 Outreach & Fellowship Events

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September 2016

Mark Your CalendarsSeptember 11 – Rally SundayRegular Worship Hours Begin!

Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 4) will be the last of our 9 & 10:30 a.m. summerworship hours. Our regular9:00 & 10:45 a.m. worshiphours will begin Sunday, September 11 and continuethrough Memorial Weekend,May 28, 2017.

GET READY! It’s the All-Church Picnic & Rally Day!

September 11th will be our All-Church Picnic and Rally Day.

Food, fun and fellowship. Games start at 10:00 a.m. Food starts at 10:30 a.m.

Here are some fun things that will be available this year for the Rally Day Picnic:

• Check out the Spin Art, Cotton Candy, Foam Launcher and much more

• There will be chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs and more!

• Prize drawings for a little friendly competition

• Free tickets provided for kids to play the games one time. There will be more tickets availabke for purchase.

We hope everyone can join us to celebrate all that is good here at SOC! We will need people to help set-up, clean-up, donate food, run games, etc. Sign up in the opportunities

or contact Anne Larsen at Church

763-427-5070 or annel@servantofchrist.com.

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Know What You Believe and Why it Matters — Pastor EricEach person whether they recognize it or not has core values. A core value ofmost Minnesotan’s is “summers are short so get outside and enjoy the weather”.On a deeper level people have core values like:• I want to provide my children with as many opportunities as possible• I want to make my life meaningful and filled with purpose• People have core values about money and how they manage and use it orhow it uses them

We get our core values from our parents, our work place, the culture around us and elsewhere. It can be that we are not even fully aware of our core values.That’s why, knowing what you believe is so important because it drives what youdo and who you are becoming.

By now I hope you are aware that on October 2nd we will launch the BELIEVE: Think UAct UBe church theme. I’m not kidding when I say this may be the best chance you’ll ever have to intentionally reflect on your real core values as a follower of Jesus and how they impact your life and who you are actually becoming as a follower of Jesus.

You will hear more in September about how you can engage in what I believe willbe life changing for those who have a desire to grow in their faith. I do hope you’llconsider forming your own small group or leading a group of friends. There are resources available for both groups and individuals each Sunday in the Narthex

Do you really know what your core values and beliefs are? What would you like your faith to be like in 12 months or five years from now? What kind of legacy offaith would you like to leave for your children and grandchildren? These are BIG questions and we are about to embark on a God-inspired journey together.

WHAT YOU BELIEVE MAKES A DIFFERENCE!I’M EXCITED TO SEE YOU IN WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY!

Blessings, Pastor Eric

Prayer Resourceson the WEBVisit our website for a resource onprayer. Go to www.elca.org/prayerwhich is part of the ELCA website. Thepage provides resources for individualsseeking to expand their prayer life. Contents of the page include medita-tion, healing, prayer requests, dailyBible readings and a short coursecalled “Prayer 101”. This is an EXCELLENT resource, check it out!

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Servant of Christ Mission —Making DisciplesWe are committed in every aspect oflife to encourage the ministry of thecongregation and individuals to grow in the following biblical marks of discipleship: Prayer, Weekly Worship,Biblical Literacy, Spiritual Friendship,Serving and Giving.

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Bringing Communion to People in Their Homes!Please let Pastor Eric or Pastor Melissaknow if there is a Servant of Christ member unable to attend worship due tomedical reasons. The Pastors would behappy to bring communion to them intheir home. Just call the church office at 763-427-5070.

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Upcoming Preaching ThemesLabor Day WeekendSunday, 9/4 “Choose Life”Text Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Theme We all make choices every day. Some are inconsequential; some have a huge impact on our lives and the lives of others. In this passage Moses speaks a word from God to the Israelites about the importance of choosing a life of faith and reminds them the choice is not beyond their ability.

Questions to Think About as You Read:

1) What criteria do you use when making important decisions?2) When have you made a really great decision and a poor decision?3) What role does your faith play in making decisions?

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Rally Day SundaySunday, 9/11 “A Solid Foundation”Text Proverbs 22:6

Theme Parents want the best for their children and go to great lengths making great sacrifices so their children can have opportunities. Today we will explore what kinds of family time and what habits create the best long-term foundation for our children.

Questions to Think About as You Read:

1) What qualities would you like your children to exhibit as adults?2) What sacrifices have you made for yours or others children?3) How might worshipping together on a regular basis be part of a

strong foundation?

Special Event: Rally Day — All Church Picnic & Family FunStudent Ministries Faith Guide Installation/Sunday School through Confirmation

Sunday, 9/18 “Persisting in Prayer”Text Luke 18:1-14Theme Making time to pray and persisting in prayer is a challenge for many

Christians. These two parables encourage us to persist in prayer and to pray in humility to The Lord.

Questions to Think About as You Read:

1) How would you define prayer?2) What gets in the way of praying?3) What does it mean to say prayer is effective?

Special Event: 1st day for Sunday School/Both services

Sunday, 9/25 “When the Tables are Turned”Text Luke 16:19-31Theme God’s justice.

Questions to Think About as You Read:

1) Who is Jesus telling this parable to?2) Who are you in this parable? 2) Does this parable comfort you or make you feel uncomfortable?

Baptism Class DatesLearn about the meaning of baptismand how to arrange for a baptism hereat Servant of Christ. We invite all agesto be baptized. Please call the churchoffice and ask for Kim to reserve aspot. Classes are held on the first Sunday every other month at 12 noonin the Family Room at the back of theSanctuary. Baptism class dates for2016 are Sunday, October 2 and December 4.

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Lent Speakers for 2017Do you or someone you know (a friend, neighbor or coworker perhaps) have an impactful testimony to be shared? I am currently searching out people who might be willing to share theirtestimony on Wednesday nightsduring next year’s Lenten services.If you or someone you know wouldlike more information I’d love tohave that conversation. Please contact me at the church either by phone 763-427-5070 or emailpastorhook@servantofchrist.com

Young at Heart Resumes!Young at Heart will resume on Monday,September 12th at 11:30 a.m. We typically meet on the first Monday ofeach month but in September we willmove to the 12th because of Labor DayWeekend. We will continue our study onthe book of Acts and will pick up atChapter 18.

New Member Lunch & Class InformationIf you have been visiting or you have been attending regularly we consider youan important part of Servant of Christ and we invite you to consider becominga member. A New Member Class and luncheon is scheduled for October 9th,at 12 noon. New Members will be received Sunday, October 30 during bothWorship Services. If you are interested in attending the New Member Class,please check “interest in joining” with your contact information in the black“Friendship Folder” or fill out the bulletin Opportunity slip on Sunday morning,or contact Kim Miller in the church office at kimm@servantofchrist.com or763-427-5070 (x601 after hours).

Do you have Spiritual Goals?from Pastor Melissa“Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 3:12All of us set goals in life! We want to graduate from high school, get a job, get ourown house etc. But have you set any goals in your spiritual life? Obviously we allwant a closer relationship with Jesus and want that relationship to fill our life withpeace, love, and joy even when life is difficult. But how do we work towards adeeper relationship with Jesus?Beginning Sunday October 2nd in worship we will start using the “Believe: Livingthe Story of the Bible to Become Like Jesus” curriculum. This Sunday morningworship experience and small group experience will help us to set some spiritualgoals and give us tools to deepen our faith journey.To begin setting some Spiritual Goals you may either take The Christian Life ProfileAssessment (a paper inventory) which is available to purchase at SOC, or if youhave a smartphone go to your APP store and download the free APP called “Believe”. The APP with take you through an inventory and show you which areasyou rate highly in (perhaps compassion and joy) and which areas you could grow in (maybe peace, patience or kindness). These resources will help you begin theBelieve journey.The second step will be to purchase the “Believe” hardcover book and read it before attending weekly worship or listening to the podcast. The “Believe” hardcover book is a compilation of scripture readings on each topic so you will bereading specific Bible Chapters every week that are about the weekly topic such asSalvation, Prayer, Joy or Gentleness.A third step would be to join or form a small group to discuss the chapter for theweek using the weekly discussion guide and sharing with others how this mightapply to our lives. I will be leading a weekly “Believe” discussion group Tuesday mornings from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and Wednesday eveningsfrom 6:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. These will be starting October 11th and 12th. Pleasecontact me if you are interested in being in one of these discussion groups. Othergroups are forming on other days of the week too. Let us press on toward the goalof knowing Jesus, so that his love can richly dwell in us!

Blessings, Pastor Melissa

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SOC BELIEVE Study Groups — Tuesday Mornings & Wednesday NightsWeekly Believe Studies at ChurchTuesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. beginning October 11.

Wednesdays 6:45-7:45 p.m. beginning October 12th.

Join the Conversation — 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 6th: I Lived in a Dumpster:How a homeless teenager rose to the top of her class

Sept 13th: Bias: What is theMedia’s Agenda?

Sept. 20th: Confronting Bullies:At School, Work and Home

Sept. 27th: Hurt by Church: Finally Someone’s Listening

Join a BELIEVE Small Group this FallServant of Christ will begin a wonderful 30 week journey this fall called: BELIEVE: Think UAct UBe. Please consider leading or being a part of a smallgroup that will study and discuss these important questions.

• What do I Believe? • What Should I Do? • Who Am I Becoming?

You can be a part of a group for all 3 sessions or just one of these three. Contact the church office to learn how you can connect with a group.

Image courtesy of Open Holy Bible; osc-vector.com/galleryhip.com

Worship Hospitality MinistryWe would like to invite you to be part of our Sunday morning worship hospitalityteam! This group of people helps keep our church friendly, inviting and providesorder for our worship services. Schedules are set up on a quarterly basis and youhave the option to serve at either worship service for 1 quarter, 3 quarters (schoolyear), whole year or just for summer. Our current need for volunteers is November through March/November through May!Below is a brief list of volunteer opportunities and description.Worship Coordinator: Stands at podium by Sanctuary, checks in volunteers anddirects ushers for Offering, Communion, worship attendance and Sanctuary lightingGreeter: Greets/welcomes people at the front doors in the NarthexWelcome Center Host: Greets people as they walk past or comes to the table,hands visitor contact card, and writes down contact information for Staff to contactduring the weekUsher: Greet people and hand out booklets/bulletins; help collect Offering and direct people row by row for Communion Acolyte/Basket Holder: Lights the candles on the Altar, assists the Ushers withOffering and on Communion SundaysScripture Reader: Reads the Bible passage for the Sermon (the reading info issent by postcard)Communion Server: Offers people bread or wine and says, “the body of Christbroken for you/the blood of Christ shed for you” sometimes will hold basketsCounters: Count and enter info into database (Training provided)Prayer Team Ministry: At the end the worship service this person meets with people who want/need to pray Projection Tech: Runs the PowerPoint slides for the worship services (Training provided)Soundboard Tech: Manages the sound system and records the sermons (Training provided)Kitchen Help/Cup Washers: These folks fill up coffee pots, set out the donuts and run the cups/glasses through the dishwasher before and after the worship services

If you have any questions about the Worship Hospitality Ministry or wonder if youcould help in any one (sometimes people sign up for more than 1) of the volunteercategories please call the Church Office and ask for Kim Miller (763-427-5070[x601 after hours] or kimm@servantofchrist.com) OR check the Sunday bulletinsand fill out the Opportunity slip. We offer training and help in all areas of the WorshipHospitality Ministry.

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6 a.m. Friday Morning Men’s Bible StudyHave you ever wanted to simply readthe Bible and learn more about its message? All men are welcome to join this group every Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. for Bible study, lively discussions, and fellowship. We meet in the Family Room at the back of theSanctuary and coffee is provided.

Saturday Morning Men’sStudy Resumes Sept. 17The Saturday morning men’s Bible studywill resume on Saturday, September17th at 8:00 a.m. in the Family Roomlocated in the back of the Sanctuary.This group of men meets from 8-9 a.m.sharp on the third Saturday of eachmonth. We will continue our Study of2nd and 3rd John. If you’re a guy andhaven’t done much Bible study beforethis is a great time to start as we kickoff a new year!!

bible studies

6 a.m. Wednesday Women’sBible StudyWomen of all ages are welcome to joinour group every Wednesday morning at Hudy’s Cafe in Champlin (located onAquila Drive near Dairy Queen) for aboutan hour to study God’s Word. It is agreat way to start the day. Don’t worry if you cannot stay for the wholehour/come and go as your schedule allows. For further questions call thechurch office at 763-427-5070. Remember, God loves each one of us.You are precious in His sight.

Servant Supper Ministry — Sunday, September 25Do you or someone you know need a meal? We invite you to come and sharea meal with your family or with another family that may have no one to sharea meal with. Our meal time is from 5-6:00 p.m. We also need volunteers! You can help set up, serve, food preparation, host/hostess or cleaning up.Donations can also be made monetarily or by donating toiletry items.

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Financial Update from the Church CouncilThank you for your giving to Servant of Christ, it makes a huge difference in people’s lives. We want to let you know that at the end of the second quarter we are running a little behind in projected giving. By now you have received your2nd quarter statement and invite you to become current in your giving so we canhead into the fall in good shape.

Thank you to your ongoing commitment to the Lord’s ministries at and throughyour home church Servant of Christ; and thank you for your commitment to whatGod is doing at and through Servant of Christ!

Thrivent’s “Simply Giving” program is an online electronic giving program that canbe used on a one-time “catch up” basis or regularly. Many use “Simply Giving” on a regular basis to stay on top of their giving and find it to be a blessing to beable to stay current in their support of the church’s ministries/programs and outside commitments.

You can enroll at any time by accessing “Simply Giving” on the church website andprinting and completing the Simply Giving enrollment form. Or you can email theform to tammyl@servantofchrist.com or mail it to the church. Thank you for yourongoing commitment to the Lord’s ministries at and through your home churchServant of Christ and thank you for your commitment to what God is doing at andthrough Servant of Christ!

Forrest Sparke, Council PresidentMark Jons, Church Treasurer

Your Gifts to Servant of Christ Make A Difference!Each month I (Pastor Eric), highlight a ministry beyond our church that we support.Sometimes it’s a local ministry that we support directly like the Brooklyn Avenuesfor Homeless Youth Shelter or National Disaster relief help or some cool ministry ina faraway country helping people to have clean drinking water.

While the saying in politics is “all politics are local” that’s not true for the Christian faith. We are definitely part of a global church seeking to relieve sufferingand reach others for Christ. That’s why it’s so important to support a number of different types of ministry. It is a tangible reminder to us that not only locally but in our country and around the world there are brothers and sisters in Christ ingreat need.

This year in 2016, because of the generosity of so many we are able to supportthese ministries in the amount of $80,000. Over the last ten or eleven years wehave been able to show tangible love to others nearing $700,000-800,000. It isquite a testimony to how God is working through this congregation. Keep up thegreat work and growing generosity.

giving

Gifting Made EasyWould you find it helpful to have your offerings debited directly from yourbank account as you probably do withother obligations? Servant of Christ offers electronic giving for those of you who wish to have contributionstransferred electronically to the church’saccount. Simply complete and return anelectronic giving authorization locatedat the kiosk in the narthex or go towww.servantofchrist.com and click onthe giving page.

Fellowship Hall Renovation UpdateBy the time you read this weshould be within just a few weeksof finishing the remodel of the Fellowship Hall. The remodel willultimately include new lighting (including part of the Narthex), carpeting, flooring in front of thekitchen area, paint, acoustics todampen the echo, increased stor-age space, choir rehearsal areaand some technology changes.

Virtually all of the labor has beendonated by members and friendsof the congregation saving us all aLOT of expense.

Thank you to all who have contributed with their laborand financial gifts. To those whomade pledges to the project, it isimportant to complete thosepledges in 2016 as we are righton budget, based on thosepledges and gifts.

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children’s ministry (from Anne)

Faith Guides Needed!The start of Sunday school is approachingfast. We still need many Faith Guides toget our program up and running. Is Godnudging you to help in some way? Maybehelping to lay the faith foundation for ourSunday school children is just the place foryou. We work in pairs so the commitmentwould be every other Sunday. I would loveto talk to you and give you more detailsand answer your questions! Contact AnneLarsen at Church 763-427-5070 orannel@servantofchrist.com.

Sunday School Registration2016-17If you have not registered your child please call Anne Larsen at 763-427-5070.

GET READY!All-Church Picnic &Rally Day!September 11Games start at 10:00 a.m. and food served at 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a great day of FELLOWSHIP!

• Check out the Spin Art, Cotton Candy, Foam Launcher and much more• There will be chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs and more!• Prize drawings for a little friendly competition• Free tickets provided for kids to play the games one time. There will be more tickets available for purchase.

We hope everyone can join us to celebrate all that is good here at SOC! We will need people to help set-up, clean-up, donate food, run games etc.Sign up in the opportunities or contact Anne Larsen at Church 763-427-5070or annel@servantofchrist.com.

Dates to RememberSeptember 11All Church Picnic and Rally Day September 11Installation of Faith Guides during 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. worship servicesSeptember 12 & 15Sunday school Faith Guide Trainingat 6:30 p.m.September 18First Day of Sunday School 9:00 & 10:45 a.m.

servant schoolhouse from Diane

Servant Schoolhouse Preschool Open HouseSeptember 8th from 6-8:00 p.m.Our goal is to help our preschoolers reach their potentialto excel academically, socially,emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. We have a lot of fun activities planned for this schoolyear. Be ready to get messy withart, explore our science center,and hear fun stories and sing,sing, sing!

Classes begin on Wednesday,September 14th or Thursday, September 15, 2016. We lookforward to seeing everyone!

If you have any questions please contact Diane Poling at dianep@servantofchrist.com or 763-427-7765.

VBS at Ebenezer in ChicagoVacation Bible School not onlyhappened here at SOC this summer. It also took place atEbenezer Church in Chicagowhile our youth were there on the mission trip.

The kids loved our presence. It was a terrific time to share and grow with each other.

The kids at Ebenezer Church in Chicago posed withSOC youth during a fun time at VBS.

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junior high ministry from Calvin

Confirmation Open Houseand OrientationOn Wednesday, September 14th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. we will have our annual OpenHouse — Orientation. Returning families cancome anytime for the open house, but shouldplan on spending about 45 minutes atchurch. New families should attend one of the two Orientation sessions in the Sanctuary (5:45 and 6:45 p.m.), as well as participate in the Open House. Studentswill meet their small group leader(s), get a feel for how Confirmation will work, take a family picture (very informal, just for my records), sign up for acolyting, volunteering, etc. Late registration will also be available. See you on the 14th!

Confirmation: The BasicsConfirmation is more than just coming to church every Wednesday night and hanging out with your friends or classmates. It’s an opportunity to learn what Jesusdid and how he wants you to live out your life through Him.Confirmation meets on Wednesday nights during the school year, and does notmeet whenever School District 11 is canceled. Below is the typical time schedulefor Wednesday evenings at Confirmation:

5:30-6:00 p.m. — Pizza and Games in the Fellowship Hall6:00-6:45 p.m. — Large Group in the Sanctuary6:45-7:30 p.m. — Small Group Time7:30-8:00 p.m. — Hang out, Games, Snacks, Music

Confirmation VolunteersI’m excited to say that we have reformatted our volunteering options in Confirmation. We’ve added a few crewsof volunteers that will focus on different aspects of our Confirmation Program.The Program Crew will be our LargeGroup Gurus — leading worship, activi-ties, etc. The Prayer Crew will collectprayer requests, pray with students,and give prayer resources to those whoneed resources. The Welcome andGames crew is the last crew that will engage the students in the FellowshipHall and Sanctuary with games and fun.They’ll lead a large group game, makesure everyone is feeling welcome,wanted and loved, and get kids havingfun with each other. If you are interestedin any of these crews, I’d love to talksome more! Listen to God’s directionfor your life and see if God is calling youto serve in the Junior High ministry!

Maybe This Year?Repeatedly, I am struck by how deeply people are touched by music. How music can communicate in a way nothing elsecan. How God can use music to bring healing and joy into people’s lives. Maybe this year you would like to participate inthis kind of ministry? Maybe this year you want to try something new? Maybe this year you want to experience a sense a belonging to a community? Maybe this year you want to make beautiful music?The Celebration Choir’s first choir rehearsal will be Monday, September 12th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the FellowshipHall. Our first Sunday will be on Sept 18th. You are welcome to join us — Maybe this year?The Contemporary Worship Team is busy gearing up for our new season of uplifting music. We will be learning and presenting new songs that go along with our “Believe” worship experience that begins in October. If you are interested inhearing the new songs on You tube, you can follow the links below:

• We Believe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyYaklEpvHU• King of Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVotxv8pyMc • Who You Say We Are https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfhFqGO7z4A• Hallelujah You Are Good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_umdhHWs1Q• God of Forever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tYIuGpca3c• Sing For You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaQTywHQqm8• Amen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOEo6epUQjQ

The band and I are praying that you will connect with these songs as you learn and sing them in worship. Music has a wonderful way of helping to get the message deep into our soul. As we dig deeper into our faith this fall, may we begin toThink, Act and Be more like Jesus.

— Peace, Sue Huemann and Cath Yseth

worship & music ministry from Cathy & Susan

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senior high ministry from Todd, Sam & Lisa

SOC Welcomes Mary Monsrud as Senior High Youth DirectorServant of Christ welcomes Mary Monsrud as ournew Senior High Youth Director. Mary comes to uswith a track record of successful Senior High YouthMinistry experience. She’s passionate and excitedabout stepping in as Senior High Director! Her official start date was Sunday, August 21st. Even though her office is downstairs she’ll be hanging out in theNarthex on Sunday mornings so please stop by and welcome her.

Mary lives in Blaine, MN with her husband Steve and two daughters Mackenzie andMegan. She enjoys coffee, water skiing, spending time with her family and at thecabin, and loves hanging out with high school students. Welcome Mary!!! Her emailaddress is Marym@servantofchrist.com.

Senior High Fall Kick OffStay tuned for our Senior High Fall Kick Off sometime in September. Stay connected with Senior High Happenings through Social Media and the Youth Bulletin Boards at Church.

Thank You Interim Senior High Youth Ministry Directors!Thank you SO MUCH to Sam Longley, Lisa Russell and Todd McClellan for helpingrun our Senior High Youth Ministry during our search process. Their commitment toour young people and the ministry is a great testimony to their desire to serve andtheir heart for our young people. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Church Day of Service

“For even the son of man camenot to be served but to serve others and give his life as a ransom for many.”

Matthew 20:28

Please join us for a Church Day ofService happening on October 2ndfrom 2-3:30 p.m. in the FellowshipHall. We will be offering an opportunity for all church members to serve through threedifferent service projects including:the 363 Days Food program, card making for Navy service men and women aboard the USS Eisenhower naval carrier andmaking chew toys for the CoonRapids Humane Society. There will be several ways that you canget involved:• Make monetary donations toward the sandwich ingredientsand card decorating supplies

• Donate old cotton t-shirts to beused for chew toys

• Sign-up to help with set-up,clean-up and monitoring the projects

• Sign-up to take part in the service projects

• Deliver finished sandwiches tothe drop-off site

My name is Michaela Larsen; I ama student at UW LaCrosse, who received a Disciple of God Awardand chose to coordinate a ChurchDay of Service at SOC for my service project. Please join me andshare in a community of serviceand fellowship!To sign-up or make donationsplease visit the table located in the Narthex or contact me atLarsen.michael@uwlax.edu or callthe church at 763-427-5070.

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Letting Christ Lead — Chicago Mission Trip 2016The Chicago Mission Trip was a Christ-filled experience for the entire group. Yourprayers and financial support enabled us to reconnect with the church we visitedlast year. It can best be described as a week filled with joy, tears, love, hugs,prayer, and thankfulness. More importantly, we felt Christ leading us in all we did.Thank you again from the entire group! You helped us be a blessing unto others.

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Ongoing EventsSundays:Worship Services9:00 a.m. Traditional10:45 a.m. Contemporary9 & 10:45 Sunday school 3yr-6thChildcare available for infants through 3 year olds

Mondays:6:30 p.m. Celebration Choir Practice/Fellowship Hall7:00 p.m. Contemporary Team Practice/Sanctuary

Tuesdays:11:00 a.m. Staff MeetingNoon Bulletin Deadline7:00 p.m. Lifetree Café*7:00 p.m. Al-Anon*7:30 p.m. AA Meeting

Wednesdays:6:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study/Hudy’s5:30 p.m. Pizza6:00 p.m. Confirmation

Fridays:6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study/ Family Room

*Not a church function

Holy Communion Services are 1st & 3rd Sunday

Brookdale-ChamplinWorship ServicesOn the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Melissa Maltman or Pastor Eric Walbolt leads worship for the residents and visitors at the Brookdale-Champlin Senior Living Complex. The worship service is open to all who wish to attend. If you knowsomeone there, please feel free to invite them. Current worship servicedates are listed below.

Tuesday, September 13Tuesday, October 11Tuesday, November 8Tuesday, December 13

Sept. 5, Monday Labor Day – Office Closed

Sept. 6, Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Lifetree Cafe Begins/Fellowship Hall6:30 p.m. Contemporary Team Practice/Sanctuary

Sept. 8, Thursday 6-8:00 p.m. Servant Schoolhouse Preschool — Open House (6-7 p.m. 3 yr olds/7-8 p.m. 4 & 5 yr olds)

Sept. 10, Saturday 9:00 a.m. Confirmation Gaith Guide Training

Sept. 11, Sunday Rally Day Sunday9 & 10:45 a.m. Worship Hours BeginInstallation of Sunday school Faith GuidesAll Church Picnic & Family Fun

Sept. 12, Monday Servant Schoolhouse Preschool Parent/Teacher Conferences11:30 a.m. Young at Heart/Family Room6:30 p.m. Contemporary Team Practice/Sanctuary6:30 p.m. Sunday school Faith Guide Training6:30 p.m. Celebration Choir Practice Begins/Fellowship Hall

Sept. 13, Tuesday Servant Schoolhouse Preschool Parent/Teacher Conferences*2:00 p.m. Brookdale-Champlin Worship/Offsite

Sept. 14, Wednesday 5:30-7:30 p.m. Confirmation Open House & Orientation

Sept. 15, Thursday The Locals Practice/Sanctuary6:30 p.m. Sunday school Faith Guide Training

Sept. 17, Saturday 8:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study Group

Sept. 18, Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday school Begins

Sept. 20, Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting

Sept. 22, Thursday 10:00 a.m. SOC Quilting Group/Fellowship Hall6:00 p.m. The Locals Practice/Sanctuary

Sept. 25, Sunday 12 Noon SOC Red Hatters/Fellowship Hall5:00 p.m. Servant Supper

Oct. 2, Sunday BELIEVE Theme Kickoff12 Noon Baptism Class/Family Room2-3:30 p.m. Church Day of Service/Fellowship Hall

Oct. 3, Monday 11:30 a.m. Young at Heart/Family Room

Oct. 8, Saturday Rhythm-n-Q’s (6:30 p.m. Dinner/7:00 p.m. Music)

Upcoming September & October Events

You can download an SOC monthly calendar from our church website (www.servantofchrist.com)

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outreach & fellowship events

Servant of Christ Quilting Bee!Thursday, September 22, at 10 a.m.the Quilting Ladies meet at church inthe Fellowship Hall to start makingquilts again for those in need. If youwould like to come and help, just“show up” any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or call Sherri at763-464-2724 or Becky Panser at612-501-7722 for more details.Come when you can, leave when youneed to… whatever fits your schedule. If you can tie a knot… that is all thetalent you need! We take a break for noon lunch (which is provided) and an afternoon coffee break. We have some good laughs and wonderful fellowship!We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month during the school year, unless it falls on or near a holiday.

The quilts are blessed at Worship Services on a Sunday in October and in February before they are given to the homeless youth/families in the AnokaHennepin School district and “Bags of Love” in Anoka County. We also reachout to “North County Community Health Care Center” (which covers the counties of Stillwater, Hubbard, Beltrami, and Lake of the Woods in NorthernMN). The baby and lap quilts are given to “High Risk Moms”, Hospice andHome Health Care in Northern Minnesota or where ever there is a need.

This year quilts were also given to “Gap Filler Ministries” located in Lakevillefor a fund raiser to go to Cuba. Pastor Dave Hanson and interpreter PastorJohnny are in Cuba September 7th-14th, ministering at 5 different churches;giving biblical teaching during the day and preaching for services at night. The people there are hungry for spiritual and biblical teaching. They haveasked prayers for: this outreach, physical strength, Pastor’s Dave and Johnny,(that their voices “hold out” as they will be speaking a lot) and that there willbe a revival there in Cuba. What a praise that would be!

SOC Red Hatters — September 25All women are invited for lunch at 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall. Pizza andbeverages will be provided, please bring a sweet treat to share. This would bea great opportunity to meet new friends and to see what the Red Hatters areall about and help plan the 2016/2017 calendar.

About SOC Red Hatters:• Women of all ages are welcome to attend (18-49 years wear pink & lavender; 50+ wear red & purple)

• We meet one Thursday a month at 6:30 p.m. usually in the Fellowship Hall• Our Red Hat group mixes service projects with fun activities and outingsthroughout the year

Service projects include: CEAP, ACBC, Anoka-Hennepin homeless youth, Bags of Love, SOC Christmas Adopt-a-Family, etc…

5th Rhythm-n-Q’sFundraiser — October 8thGod’s Guys Productions presentsthe 5th Rhythm-n-Q’s fundraiser to be held at SOC on Saturday, October 8th. Event tickets includea Chicken & Ribs dinner from Q-fanatic BBQ & Grill, voted “Best BBQ in Minnesota” by WCCO viewers, and live music performances by THE LOCALS and HAYDEN LAKE (Music Variety).Event tickets are $20 and availableat the church office and betweenservices starting early September.Tickets are limited and sold outthe past 2 events, so don’t wait!A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the 2017 Youth Mission trip.

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Thank You Note From: St. Josephs Health Dept.in Park Rapids, MNTo the SOC Quilting Ladies,who are dedicated in makingsuch beautiful quilts!

Thank you for allowing us to bethe recipients of these beautifulquilts so we can share them withfamilies as they welcome theirnew babies. It gives them hope toknow people “near and far” careabout them.

Thanks again! We are truly blessed because of your sharing spirit.

740 East Hayden Lake RoadChamplin, MN 55316

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church contacts

Servant of Christ Lutheran Church740 East Hayden Lake Road, Champlin, MN 55316Phone: 763-427-5070 Fax: 763-427-4379Website: www.servantofchrist.com

Pastor Eric Walbolt: pastorhook@servantofchrist.comPastor Melissa Maltman: melissam@servantofchrist.comAnne Larsen, Children’s Ministry Director:

annel@servantofchrist.comCalvin Konop, Junior High/Confirmation Ministry Director:

calvink@servantofchrist.comMary Monsrud, Senior High Ministry Director:

marym@servantofchrist.comSusan Huemann, Choir Music Ministry Director:

sueh@servantofchrist.comCathy Yseth, Contemporary Music Ministry Director:

cathyy@servantofchrist.comPat Gallagher, Nursery Care Ministry Director

Servant Schoolhouse Preschool 763-427-7765Diane Poling, Director: dianep@servantofchrist.com

Church OfficeTammy Lund: tammyl@servantofchrist.comKim Miller: kimm@servantofchrist.com

Rally Day — Sunday, September 11All Church Picnic & Family FunRegular Worship Hours Begin—9 & 10:45 a.m. begins Sunday, September 11

(No Sunday School)Childcare available for infants through 3 years old

September Save the Dates — Details Inside!l Confirmation Open Housel 1st Day for Sunday Schooll Servant Schoolhouse Preschool Open House

Rhythm-n-Q’s Fundraising EventSaturday, October 8

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