Thrivent Builds – Habitat for Humanity Informational Meeting Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake

Want to build hope and change lives? Volunteers are now being recruited to help build a home on Hampshire Street in Savage. We will be teaming up with other Lutheran Churches in Scott County the weeks of June 23, July 21, and August 25. Learn more about the summer Habitat work weeks at this short meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. Bring a friend!

St. John’s and Christ Lutheran are partnering with Thrivent Builds to help build a Habitat for Humanity House on Wednesday, June 25 from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The folks at Christ Lutheran will be providing the lunch for our combined work crew. This is a wonderful, “hands-on” opportunity to help house those who lack adequate housing, to learn new skills, to make new friends and deepen existing relationships. And most importantly, this is our mission as children of God, gifted with the Holy Spirit — to serve Christ in the world. Please check your summer schedule and contribute your time by signing up to participate at the Welcome Center or by email to pastorrandy@stjohns-shakopee.com or julie.rittenberry@comcast.net

Thrivent Builds/Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser at Applebee’s

To help Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Builds pay for the building materials, your financial contributions can be made by designating on your offering envelope the amount for Habitat for Humanity or use the Gift of Love envelopes in the pew. Another fun way to participate in our effort to raise the money needed is to come to Applebee’s on June 21^st from 8:00am-10:00am for a pancake breakfast served by some of your friends of St. John’s and Christ Lutheran. Volunteers are needed at the breakfast fundraiser at the Shakopee Applebee’s location on June 21^st. Sign up by the church office. We will be selling tickets for this breakfast in advance starting in May. The cost is $6.00 per ticket, which approximately $4.00 comes back to us! Look for further announcements. Thank you for considering being involved in this opportunity by working alongside others called in this mission to serve Christ by helping those in need in our community.

When: Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21

Where: St. John’s Fellowship Hall

Start saving your garage sale items now. You will be able to bring your items to the church beginning on Monday, May 19, 2008 through Monday, June 16, 2008. Such items would include knick-knacks, clean usable clothing, small appliances in working condition, tools and miscellaneous items. Please make sure the items are in good condition!! NO microwaves, large appliances, or tires. If you have any questions please call Dorothy Clausen (445-3772) or the church office (445-5666).

Your support is truly appreciated!!

DAY CAMP REMINDER

If you have children signed up for summer day camp at Cross of Peace in June, please remember that health forms and registration fees are now due in the church office. Please make checks payable to Cross of Peace. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Younger at 952-707-9435.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER DAY CAMP

Are you interested in helping out with day camp during the week of June 22? We are looking for adults and older children to help with kitchen duties (especially during lunch on Thursday), to staff the sign-in table and to assist with the preschool program. We also are looking for families to host the Green Lake Counselors in their homes during the week of camp. Please contact Chris Younger at 952-707-9435 if you are able to help.  

May 9^th-10^th – Confirmation Lock-in at St. John’s from 8:00pm to 8:00 am!

Look for Mission Trip meeting info in the mail!