June 2009

Lilacs & Apple Blossoms!Lilacs & Apple Blossoms!Lilacs & Apple Blossoms!Lilacs & Apple Blossoms! Spring is in the air! Summer is right around the corner. It’s a great time of year. The

lilacs and apple blossoms are in bloom. Everything looks so new and beautiful. I am convinced that we who live through Minnesota winters have an even greater appreciation of spring than any-one else on earth!

All that has been buried under the snow, dormant and seemingly dead, has suddenly sprung to life full of splendor and glory. We are reminded that our Lord Jesus lay buried in a grave...and Sunday morning He was raised to life. All of creation has joined in the chorus pro-claiming the resurrection of our Lord. At the dawning of springtime each new bud and each new blossom boldly declares that life has won the victory over death!

This is the Good News! Listen to the Apostle Paul as he encourages the Christian Church in Rome:

“Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ

Jesus have been baptized into His death? Therefore we have been

buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was

raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we to might

walk in newness of life. For if we have become united with Him in the

likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be in the likeness of His

resurrection...” (Romans 6:3-5)

For all who have put their faith in Jesus some wonderful things have already happened. First, all of our sins have been forgiven...those in our past as well as those we commit today and those we have not yet

committed! Second, we have received eternal life. Note that I did not say “we will receive” but rather I said “we have received”. Eternal life is not something that will be ours someday. Eternal life begins on the day you believe and receive Jesus as your Savior. By the power of Jesus’ resur-rection our lives are made new. Paul says “we are a new creation” (2Corinthians 5:17) and now everything is new and different.

Like the lilacs and the apple blossoms at the dawning of the springtime our lives ought to be a bold proclamation to the whole world that Jesus is living in us and we are no longer dead. We have been made alive in Him. May the fresh, new life that is appearing all around you remind you that your own life has been made fresh and new through Jesus. Be encouraged to claim the victory that is ours and to walk everyday in the newness of life!

His and yours, His and yours, His and yours, His and yours,

Pastor DavePastor DavePastor DavePastor Dave

Inside this issue:

Church Calendar 2

Stewardship Report 3

Prayer Requests 3

Birthdays &

Anniversaries

4

Looking Ahead 4

Communicate! 4

Event Promo Form 5

Men’s Ministry 6

Mike Turner Concert 6

Baccalaureate 6

Women’s Bible Study 6

Summer Events 7

Community Events 7

Summer Adventures

Registration Form

8

Vacation Bible School 9

Summer Camping 9

Youth Group 9

Common Ground Bike

Hike 10

Rachel Mitchell

Open House

6

News & Views

ATTENTION : ALL WHO LOVE TO SING!

It’s time to loosen up your vocal chords.

We’re going to resume Choir Rehearsals on Wednesday, June 3rd, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.

We’re preparing an “easy to sing” program for Loyalty Sunday (Sept. 13) so if you’ve ever

wanted to join the Choir...NOW IS THE TIME!

(Praise Team will be rehearsing at 8:00 PM on Wednesdays following the Choir.)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 3

11 am Care & Share

7:00 PM — Choir 8:00 PM — Praise Team

Practice

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6pm Women’s Bible Study

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6

7:30 AM Men‘s Breakfast & Bible

Study 10:30 AM – World Wide Church of God

7 9:00 AM – Praise, Preach-

ing and Prayer 10:00 AM – Coffee & Rolls 10:15 AM – Contempo-rary Family Worship Immediately following church COMMON

GROUND– Bike Hike

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6:30 PM Leadership Team Meeting

10

7:00 PM — Choir 8:00 PM — Praise Team

Practice

11

6pm Women’s Bible Study

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10:30 AM – World Wide Church of God

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9:00 AM – Music & Worship with Mike Turner 10:00 AM – Coffee & Rolls

10:15 AM – Music & Worship with Mike Turner

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6:30 PM - Craft Night

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17

5:30 Youth Group—

Pirates Cove

7:00 PM — Choir 8:00 PM — Praise Team

Practice

18

6pm Women’s Bible Study

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10:30 AM – World Wide Church of God

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9:00 AM – Praise, Preach-

ing and Prayer 10:00 AM – Coffee & Rolls 10:15 AM – Contempo-rary Family Worship

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7:00 PM — Choir 8:00 PM — Praise Team

Practice

25

6pm Women’s Bible Study

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10:30 AM – World Wide Church of God

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9:00 AM – Praise, Preach-ing and Prayer

10:00 AM – Coffee & Rolls 10:15 AM – Contempo-rary Family Worship

2:30 PM—Men’s Golf

Outing @ Legacy

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June 2009

Christ Community Church

Nisswa, Minnesota Page 2

Year to Date Actual Budget Difference

General Offerings $83,535 $90,508 <$6,973>

Sunday Offerings

May 3 $3,710 May 10 $2,241 May 17 $1,478

May 24 $1,611

Please Pray For:

Prayer requested by:

People battling cancer • Edith Thomsen’s nephew, Kim • Edith Thomsen’s nephew, Rod • Valerie Williams, starting radiation Betty Simenstad • Aiden Peterson Lisa Johnson • Sandee Jensen Lois Jensen • Mary Payne • Betty Simenstad • Dan Schulist Jim Bleecker • Richard Norton Tim Norton • Joanie Marine Nancy Garland • Terry Pappas Jeff DeVaney • Bertha Anderson • Patty Kitzberger’s Brother-in-law DeLynn Howard

On going health problems • Delynn Howard’s mom, Linda DeLynn Howard • Vera Petrie • Betty and Bob Hanson Peggy Thomsen • Ray Simenstad’s sisters, Mary and Margie • Mark Kuschke • Margie Moberg’s daughter-in-law, Randi • Trudy Burnard Beth Burnard • Marilyn Mattson • Loni Burnard • DeeJay Quick and daughter Peggy Thomsen • Ruth Buechter Ray & Kathy Long • Emily Mitchell Darrin & Susan • Rhonda, Bertha Anderson’s daughter • Brittany Schmitz Tina & Bryan Beck • Darrin Mitchell Family

We lift up many of our faith family who need an extra measure of God’s grace as they fight with illness, face surgery, gain strength in

recovery and healing, grieve the loss of loved ones, search for new employment, and seek God’s will for their lives.

Please Pray For: Prayer requested by:

Recovery from surgery/rehabilitation • April Burnard • Laura Schleusner and friend Sandy Deb Schleusner

Others with needs: • Tami Tkalchich and family • Michael Card Peggy Thomsen • John & Sue Snyder • Pat Olson’s son and his daughter Helen Arnold • Amanda Crabb Tami Tkalcich • Emily VanKampen • Ron Lucas and family • The Grosskruetz Family • Tom Vice • Jeff and Lynnette Tiedemann Julia Biley • Mike Krivich • Jill and Travis Clark Helen Arnold • Pam and Al Sue Swift • Sandy Walker • Liz Martinson’s Father • Steve Voss • Tom and Edith Thomsen

We praise God for Answered Prayers: • Kara Koski Billie Lindstad • Bob Bernstrom • Dana Uhrich • Kris Driessen • Bob Haberkorn • Bud Garland • Pam and Al Sue Swift • Patty Kitzberger’s Brother-in-law DeLynn Howard • Carol Prince Todd & DeLynn • Bob Hanson • Finnegan James Thomas Tina Beck

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Stewardship Report by Nancy Garland, Financial Secretary

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We give thanks to God and to each one of you for your faithfulness in giving. Please continue to pray that God will provide for our church’s financial needs. (You’ll notice that we are run-ning behind our budgeted needs.) Each of us has the privilege of prayerfully considering our pattern of giving and seek-ing God’s direction so that we are offering to Him what He desires.

As we pray intercessory prayers for the people on the list it is imperative that we get updates. This allows us to pray prayers of thanksgiving for answered prayers. Please update us monthly or we will assume they have been answered as we update the list.

Looking Ahead...

June Anniversaries

June Birthdays 1 James Fox

1 Deb Frazer-Leary

1 Daniel Jauchen

2 June Satre

9 Greg Endersbe

10 Derek Fox

12 Michael Jauchen

14 Heather Hartwig

14 Melissa Rice

15 Jim Bleecker

15 Mikaela Chandler

17 Marsha Speed

21 Dawson Beck

23 Marty Judd

23 Larry Lang

24 Brooke Krivich

27 April Burnard

27 Don Jensen

27 Stewart Mills, IV

28 Bette Bagnall

28 Elaine Baudoin

28 Sarah Stamm

29 Katie Schumacher

30 Trysta Beck

30 Amanda Good

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4 Jim and Carol Pierce

8 Gary and Jill Otterstad

10 Bill and Carole Lewis

10 Ian and Jennifer Wilson

11 Bud and Nancy Garland

11 Tim and Laurie Prem

14 Tom and Leslie Skurka

17 Dave and Pearl Greaver

20 Bob and Linda Brown

24 Bill and Amanda Good

27 Darrin and Susan Mitchell

28 Bryan and Tina Beck

28 Pat and Aspen Burns

June 4, 11, 18, 25 Women’s Bible Study

June 6th Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study

June 7th Baccalaureate

June 7th Common Ground—Family Bike Hike

June 7th Rachel Mitchell’s Graduation Open House

June 14th Mike Turner Concert

June 20th Matt Hall Graduation Open House

June 28th Men’s golf outing @ The Legacy

George Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright, said, "The problem with communication...is the illusion that it has been accomplished." Boy, isn't that the truth? Someone tells someone something and then they assume that someone else will tell the appropriate people and when it's all said and done, no one was told anything and the information remains stagnant. This is exactly what we don't want to happen. We want our information out there not only to our congregation but to the public as well. There are many ways to do that. To keep our congregation up to date on the goings on of the church, we have our weekly church bulletins and monthly newsletters. Peggy also does a good job of utilizing our window space by "advertising" up-coming events and sign up sheets, etc. We've also started a CCC Facebook page for those of you on Facebook. Sign up and become a fan of our church and you can get updates that way as well. And because we want our church to grow, we also notify the public about the goings on at Christ Commu-nity Church. We submit press releases to the Brainerd Dispatch, the Pequot Lakes Echo, the Pine River Journal, News Hopper, KTIG, The Pulse and even secular radio. But, we can't do any of the above "advertising" and self-promotion if we don't know what's going on. It's extremely important to communicate with each other and that means letting people know of the event initially as well as any changes to the event. It's also imperative to meet all of the specific deadlines so the more notice we give our media outlets, the better response time we'll have on our congregation and the public attending our events. It's not good enough to come to church on Sunday morning and find out there's an event planned for later that afternoon. We need to be thinking ahead. Which leads me to something new we've come up with. There is now a salmon-colored press release form available in the church foyer for anyone wanting to announce an upcoming event. It will work for in-house announcements such as someone's birthday party or anniversary open house that goes in the bulletin or newsletter as well as bigger events such as the women's Bible study beginning June 4. So, grab some forms and start promoting your event. You can mail it to Peggy, place it on her desk for her to see or put it in the black box outside of the office door. Then, it wouldn't be a bad idea to follow up with her just to make sure she got it. Thanks for listening. Now let's start communicating! DeLynn Howard Public relations officer and leadership team member

June 7th—Common Ground Family Bike Hike from Nisswa to Pequot Lakes with Pizza at Giovanni's

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH

PRESS RELEASE FORM

PLEASE USE THIS FORM TO SUBMIT INFORMATION FOR EVENTS YOU WANT US TO PUBLICIZE.

Additional forms are available in the church foyer. Thanks!

___Internal advertising at CCC (all)

___Bulletin

___Newsletter

___External advertising (all)

___CCC Facebook page

___KTIG

___The Pulse

___Secular radio

___Dispatch

___Pequot Lakes Echo

___Pine River Journal

___News Hopper

Name of event:

Date(s) of event:

Hours:

Location

Description of event:

Admission cost:

Who’s putting the event on?

Event contact information:

Your name, contact info, e-mail:

Additional comments:

Deadlines

Church bulletin: 9 a.m. Wednesdays

Newsletter: 15th of each month

Place a check mark next to the places where you wish to advertise your event.

In the spirit of communication, please notify at least one of the following people regarding your upcoming event.

_____Leadership team liaison

_____Office Manager (Peggy Thomsen, 963-2626 or christcommunitychurch@nisswa.net

_____Public relations officer (DeLynn Howard, 825-4802 or thestonepatch@charter.net

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MIKE TURNER IN CONCERT

June 14th at both 9 am and 10:15 am services Mike has recorded over 20 albums and has held over 5,000

concerts on radio, TV and personal appearances through-

out the United States, Canada and foreign mission fields.

Enjoy the five string banjo - mandolin - fiddle - Auto Harp

- Hawaiian Steel Guitar - Acoustic Guitar Sing along to world famous hymns Professionally recorded CD’s will be available

A “freewill” offering will be received. INVITE A FRIEND!

Men’s Bible Study and BreakfastMen’s Bible Study and BreakfastMen’s Bible Study and BreakfastMen’s Bible Study and Breakfast

June 6th

7:30-9:00 am

Come and enjoy the food, the fellowship and God’s Word as we continue our study

about

“Becoming a Godly Man”

Bring a friend!

Baccalaureate June 7th at 10:15 service!

Coffee and cake at 10:00am

You are invited to an open house For Rachel Mitchell June 7th from 1-5pm At 32515 West Street

Breezy Point

Directions: CR 11 past Breezy Point Fire Station turn left on West Street (at Dell Wood Acres) go straight one mile down to the lake. Brown house on left.

June 6th - Bre

akfast and Bible Stu

dy

June 28th - Go

lf @ The Legacy

July 11th - Bre

akfast and Bible Stu

dy

July 19th - Go

lf Outing

August 15th - Bre

akfast and Bible Stu

dy

August 23rd - Go

lf Outing

Its not to late…

Join us for the women’s

bible study which starts

on June 4th at 6pm.

“When godly people do

ungodly thing, arming

yourself in the age of se-

duction.”

If you are interested,

please contact the

church at 963-2626.

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July 12th - Church Picnic and Baptism

July 26th - August 2nd - Black Hills Trip with Youth

Group

August 9th - Progressive by Boat

August 10th-13th - Twin Cities Youth Group Trip

August 15th - BAY golf fundraiser

August 17th-20th - Vacation Bible School

September 13th - Loyalty Sunday

AMERICAN

RED CROSS

BLOOD DR

IVE

1st Presbyterian Church

512 South 8th Street

Monday June 1st 12:00-6:00 PM

Tuesday June 2nd 12:00-6:00 PM

Appts/Info: Pat 746-3155

Please bring photo ID

BAY GOLF FUNDRAISER - AMBASSADORS’ OPEN

GOLF TOURNAMENT AUGUST 15TH

Madden’s Pine Beach West Course, Brainerd

$65 per player/$260 team of 4

$40 of each registration goes directly to

funding BAY Ministries

Full registration is tax-deductible

Registration: 3:15-4:00

Shotgun start: 4:15 Cook out meal: 6:30

Optional 2nd 9: 7:00 no extra charge

Baby Bottle Campaign

for LAPS!

Please return your baby bottles by June 21st (Father’s Day)

Happy Father

’s Happy

Father’s

Happy Father

’s Happy

Father’s

Day Dad!

Day Dad!

Day Dad!Day Dad!

ADVENTURE #1ADVENTURE #1ADVENTURE #1ADVENTURE #1

Youth Camping Trip to Youth Camping Trip to Youth Camping Trip to Youth Camping Trip to The Black Hills in South DakotaThe Black Hills in South DakotaThe Black Hills in South DakotaThe Black Hills in South Dakota

July 26July 26July 26July 26th th th th ---- August 2August 2August 2August 2ndndndnd COME CAMP WITH US ON OUR “WILD WESTERN ADVENTURE” IN SOUTH DAKOTA…

On the way out and back we’ll be camping by the Missouri River. Once we arrive we’ll camp in our favorite site in Custer State Park! Picture yourself at Wall Drug, on the top of Harney Peak, at Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse monu-ments, climbing in the Badlands, hiking and swimming in the Black Hills, “taking the plunge” at Evan’s Plunge …and much more! Taking pictures of lots of wildlife as you hike and climb in the midst of some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world… truly you will get a fresh new perspective of the One who has created us, and all of this FOR US! This will truly be an adventure of a lifetime!

ADVENTURE #2ADVENTURE #2ADVENTURE #2ADVENTURE #2

Youth Twin Cities Camping TripYouth Twin Cities Camping TripYouth Twin Cities Camping TripYouth Twin Cities Camping Trip August 10August 10August 10August 10thththth----13131313thththth

Camping at Baker Park, just west of the Twin Cities, visiting the Mall of America, attending a Twins’ game, spending a day at Valley Fair, and much more! Of course, getting to know each other better, and spending some time in God’s Word, will all be a part of this adventure, too! (By popular demand, you’ll notice that we’ve added an extra day to this trip!)

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION – SUMMER CAMPING ADVENTURES

NAME:____________________________________________AGE:___________GRADE:____________SEX:______

ADRESS:____________________________________________CITY___________STATE,____ZIP______________

PHONE #’s:______________________________________(email address)______________________________

REGISTER ME FOR THE FOLLOWING TRIP(S): _________the Black Hills ________Twin Cities

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

DEPOSIT AMOUNT PAID: $______________

($75 for the Black Hills; $25 for Twin Cities)

DATE REGISTRATION RCVD: ___________

REG. RCVD BY: __________________________

COSTS & FEES: The cost for Adventure #1 is $195 per person.

This fee covers camping fees, park entrance fees, special events, transportation, and meals. The only extra money you’ll need is for souvenirs, gifts, and junk food!

The cost for Adventure #2 is $95 per person.

This fee covers camping fees, Valley Fair entrance fees, tickets to the Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals baseball game, transportation, and 7 meals.

The only extra money you’ll need is for supper on the way home, souvenirs, gifts, and junk food! We will be going to the Mall of America, so you may also want to do some “back to school” shopping!

To register for this trip, you’ll need to return the registration form below, along with your

deposit, to Christ Community Church, PO Box 627, Nisswa, MN 56468

Christ Community Church Summer of 2009 Camping Adventures

SUMMER SCHEDULE

July 26th - Aug 2nd Black Hills Trip

August 10 - 13th Twin Cities Trip

August 16th - Teen Challenge Choir

SUMMER CAMPING ADVENTURES…

...JULY 26-AUGUST 2...TO THE BLACK HILLS

...AUGUST 10-13…

TWIN CITIES TRIP

Make plans now to participate in your favorite sum-mer adventure(s) with our youth group. The regis-

tration information is available at church. Put these trips on your cal-endar now so that the rest of your summer gets planned around them! REGISTRATION FORM IS ON OUR WEBSITE!

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Pirates C

ove

Youth G

roup Eve

nt

Meet at Pirates Cove on June 17th at 5:30pm for

mini golf, go-cart racing, plus we will go out for

supper afterwards!

$5.00 for golf, $6.00 per race, plus a little extra

spending money for supper.

REGISTER SOON IF YOU WANT TO GO ON THE

SUMMER TRIPS!!!! THANKS!

JONAH’S GREAT ADVENTURES

August 17-20

6:00-8:00

For ages 3 years old to 6th grade

Join us for music, skits, games, crafts and, of course snacks, as we learn

from Jonah’s story how God wants us to live!

Registration will begin in June. Sign up to h

elp on the sanctuary window in the lobby.

24646 Hazelwood Drive PO Box 627

Nisswa, MN 56468

Phone: 218-963-2626 Fax: 218-963-3287

E-mail: christcommunitychurch@nisswa.net Web: www.christcommunitychurchnisswa.com

"A Loving Church""A Loving Church""A Loving Church""A Loving Church"

… An evangelical church whose mission is…

TO KNOW AND MAKE KNOWN OUR LORD AND SAVIOR

JESUS CHRIST AND HIS LOVE

NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION

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NISSWA, MN 56468

PERMIT #39

June 2009 — Volume 15, Issue 6

“News & Views” is a monthly publication of Christ Community Church, Nisswa, Minnesota

COMMON GROUND FAMILY BIKE HIKE!

June 7th right after church! Once again we’re planning a “Common Ground Family Event”. This one is our annual bike trip from Nisswa to Pequot Lakes and back again. We meet in the church parking lot shortly after church (around noon) and head for the Paul Bunyan Bike Trail in downtown Nisswa. Lunch will be at Giovanni’s at approximately 1:30-2:00. If you would like to just join us for lunch that is ok too!

SEE YOU THEN!

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