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’ Why send your children to Sunday school? When Pastor Josh asked me to write the cover of this month’s Tabletalk on the subject, “Why should parents send their children to Sunday school?,” I, of course, did what anyone else would do: I Googled it. I found a bulletin insert entitled “10 Reasons to Bring Your Child to Sunday School,” by Tony Kummer. In it, Kummer states that he wrote it to list some benefits of Sunday school attendance as an encouragement to families. Here are a few of them, with a few tweaks/additions of my own (in italics): * Age-targeted teaching: Where else can your kids get Biblical instruction that’s focused toward their developmental abilities? All of our classes, for 2-year-olds through 5th grade, use curriculum designed specifically for each age. * It’s fun! Sunday school isn’t Disneyland, but our teachers do work hard to teach the Bible in ways that are relevant and fun for kids. Without fun, kids won’t want to come back. We incorporate singing, skits, crafts, movies, and, of course, Bible study in all our classes. * Spiritual mentors: A dedicated teacher can be a Christian role model who supports you and helps inspire the faith of your child. One of the best parts of my job is to help cultivate leaders, especially among our youth, and then sit back and watch God’s magic happen — awesome! * Systematic Bible learning: Our curriculum is designed to give a broad foundation, so children will understand how all the parts of scripture point to Christ. In Sunday school we teach and re-teach (children need repetition) the stories of the Bible. In 3rd grade we “Walk Through the Bible” (curriculum written by Leann Thompson), learning more about how this wonderful book is laid out and how to use it. The 4th and 5th grade curriculum is theme-based. This year we will explore “Friends and Enemies,” Security,” and “Priorities,” using Bible texts to better understand how these words relate to the lives of 9 and 10 year olds. * Praying teachers: Our teachers consistently pray for your child’s faith to grow. Coming to Sunday School gives another occasion for God to answer those requests. Enough said! As parents in a world that is much different from the one we grew up in, we have many decisions that need to be made. Should choosing whether or not your children attend Sunday school really be one of them? Things are different these days; but God is the same. He longs for us to know Him and learn about Him, and Jesus has so much to teach and tell us. Christian education is a precious gift. You as parents and we as ministers to children, youth, and family partner together to bring this gift to our children. It’s a gift that will continue to grow, and the knowledge our children gain will be of comfort to them for all of their lives. But it starts with parents — parents who put church and Sunday school attendance as a priority. Classes are starting. See you downstairs — where all the FUN is!!

~ Teri Burns, 2

Minister to Children and Families

& Fall Worship Schedule

Table of Contents “Let Us Pray” . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 & 5 Fall Start-ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Begins September 7

News & Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Sundays 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 AM

New Member Event . . . . . . . . . . . 8

How You Can Help . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Church Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Book Club & Adult Ed . . . . . . . . . 10 Preschool & Children . . . . . . . . . 11 Confirmation & Beyond . . . . . . . 12 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Meet the Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Sunday, September 28 at Family of Christ 5K Fun Run/Walk/Stroll Potluck Picnic & Games at Noon Silent Auction

The name of our next all-church musical will be revealed! Make plans to attend our annual Fall Festival! Greet friends you haven’t seen in a while & make new ones. Run, walk, or stroll in the 5K (you may register at the starting line). Play games, bid on silent auction items, & find out what the all-church musical will be next March. The main dish will be provided. We just need your great side dishes and desserts to complete this potluck! If your last name begins with A-L: bring a side dish; M-Z, please bring a dessert. It’s a great way to kick off fall! Please contribute to the silent auction — see p. 8.

See our complete online calendar at http://tinyurl.com/kjy643f

Our September Worship Theme In the month of September, we kick off Sunday school, Christos, confirmation, and many other activities (see p. 6 for details), and we return to three services on Sunday mornings. In worship, we will bring a focus to prayer, inviting us all to an enriched prayer life with the common phrase, “Let us pray.” We want Family of Christ to be a praying church, where we are encouraged to pray for each other, pray for our church, pray for the world, and let God bless us and change us through our prayers. Our great guiding verses will be Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” We are supporting our theme in several ways: Prayer resources will be made available, especially during the vigils held on Sept. 9 & 30 from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM. We’ll encourage specific use of our new church labyrinth on Sept. 30 (see facing page for more info about the vigils & the labyrinth walk). We’ll provide you with a fun way to say table grace — a paper handout which can be crafted into a cube & then rolled on your table like dice, so you can pray the prayer that lands heads-up. “Prayer Minute” is posted on our website — click on the link and hear a prayer prayed for you by a different voice for each of the thirty days of September. And we’ll focus on prayer during worship. Listed below are September worship dates, along with each Sunday’s theme, preacher, text, and music group leadership. Let us join together in prayer this September!

Sept. 7

Sept. 21

Let Us Pray: We Pray as Jesus Taught, from the Lord’s Prayer Josh preaches from Matt 18:15-20 and Matt 6:7-14 8:00 traditional worship; 9:15/10:45 led by new contemporary worship team

Let Us Pray: But Is There a Right Way to Pray? Kristie preaches from Romans 8:22-28 & Luke 18:9-14 8:00 traditional worship; 9:15/10:45 led by ExSoultation

Sept. 14 Let Us Pray: Unceasing Prayer Might Just Change You! Jeanne preaches from 1 Thessalonians 5:11-28 and Matt 18:21-35 8:00 traditional worship; 9:15 led by FoC Singers; and 10:45 led by new contemporary worship team

Sept. 28 Let Us Pray: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory Josh preaches from Matt 6:9-18 8:00 traditional worship; 9:15 led by FoC Singers; 10:45 led by small combo of contemporary musicians

Prayer Vigils "The true church lives and moves and has its being in prayer." ~ Leonard Ravenhill

Prayer is an intentional and purposeful way that every individual — no matter of age, race or background — can deepen his or her personal relationship with God and connect in meaningful ways with other people. As one of Family of Christ’s central habits of faith, prayer is fostered in a multitude of ways in our congregation, including a strong prayer chain ministry and a vibrant prayer shawl ministry, both of which touch the lives of many people in our congregation and in the broader community. In keeping with our September theme, we offer two prayer vigils this month: Tuesdays, September 9 & 30. The sanctuary will be open from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Stop by, take a breath, & carve a time for meditation and prayer out of your busy day. Quiet and reflective music will be played, candles will be available to light to honor specific prayer requests, and prayer resources will be provided. Please spread the word to others who may be interested, especially those who are in a time of specific need. On September 30, during the final hour of the prayer vigil, Pr Kristie will lead a labyrinth walk. For details, see below.

Labyrinth Walk To wrap up our month focusing on prayer, on Tuesday, September 30, Pastor Kristie will offer a labyrinth walk to anyone who is interested in learning more about this form of contemplative prayer. Dressed for the weather, we’ll meet at 6:00 PM out on the FoC labyrinth (look for the pavers on the lawn near the exit drive). Pr Kristie will discuss the origins of this medieval form of pilgrimage, and lead participants in experiencing some ways our own labyrinth may be used for individual meditation and prayer.

See our complete online calendar at http://tinyurl.com/kjy643f

Here’s your cheat sheet to what is starting when in September at Family of Christ!

Worship

Preschool

Worship Services Begin Sept. 7 8:00, 9:15, & 10:45 AM

All Classes Begin week of Sept. 8 (Orientation is Thursday, Sept. 4) Contact: Susan Schmidt preschool@familyofchristonline.com

Adult Education Financial Peace University Begins Monday, Sept. 22 7:00 PM

Bible Studies Watch for the Women’s Ministry Display in the narthex, Family News, and our Connections Booklet for info about Bible studies offered at FoC. Many start up later in the fall.

New Group Begins Tuesday, Sept. 2 7:00 PM Contact: Pr Josh josh@familyofchristonline.com

Education

Family of Christ Singers Thursday, Sept. 4 7:00 PM

Sunday School Begins Sunday, Sept. 7 9:15 & 10:45 AM

Contact: Ron Larson lars710@mediacombb.net or Mary Renz mrfluteloops@gmail.com

Contact: Teri Burns teri@familyofchristonline.com

Christos Begins Wednesday, Sept. 24 5:30 PM — Food drive (Regular time: 6:00, begins Sept. 30) Contact: Teri Burns teri@familyofchristonline.com

Confirmation Begins Wednesday, Sept. 24 6:30 PM Contact: LeannThompson leann@familyofchristonline.com

High School — Bagels & Bible Study Continues Sunday, Sept. 14 10:15 AM Contact: Lindsey Ruhland lindsey@familyofchristonline.com

Music Rehearsals

Exsoultation Begins Saturday, Sept. 13 11:45 AM Contact: Andrea Jeitz lars710@mediacombb.net

EPIC! Begins Wednesday, Sept. 24 8:00 PM Contact: Pr Josh josh@familyofchristonline.com

Bell Choir Begins Thursday, Sept 11 6:00 PM Contact: Lynn Miller lynnmillerhandbells@gmail.com

Watch for other groups to start up later in the fall: Praise Unlimited (grades 3-5) Lux Aeterna (grades 6-8) Chamber Players; Brass Choir; Flute Choir

& Donate & Pay Online Now you may manage your giving online. Give one time or set up automatic recurring contributions. Contributions can be set up to debit from your checking or savings account. Our electronic giving program offers convenience for you and much-needed donation consistency for our congregation. Visit our website ( familyofchristonline.com ) & click on the green “Donations/Payments” button. Questions? Contact Marilyn Syverson: 952-934-5659 x 10; marilyn@familyofchristonline.com Please note, it costs FoC 3% of each Master Card & Visa transaction for processing. We’d greatly appreciate your help in covering that fee by checking the box you’ll see when you set up your transaction. Thank you!

Young Adult Ministry Hey, college-aged youth: The YAM (Young Adult Ministry) team wants to know your address for the school year. YAM sends letters and care packages out through the year — you don’t want to miss this! Go to www.tinyurl.com/focyam and give us your address. Please fill out this form new each year so we know we have your most current address!

Fare for All Fare For All Express, a cooperative food purchasing program, is open to everyone who wants to stretch their food dollars. The site is cash and carry (cash, EBT, credit card, & debit card accepted -- no checks). Fare For All is in Chaska, 4:00-6:00 PM, at Crown of Glory (1141 Cardinal Street) on the following dates: Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18. Questions? Erin Kassebaum: erink74@gmail.com ; 612-910-0607.

Financial Update General Fund Balance as of 1/01/14 $15,040

Income thru 7/31/14 $447,730

Expenses thru 7/31/14 ($465,183)

General Fund Balance as of 7/31/14___ ($2,413)

See our complete online calendar at http://tinyurl.com/kjy643f

Fall a Backpack Help needy high school students within our Lutheran Social Services network get the start they need to attend school. Please pick up a list of needed school items from the Christians in Action bulletin board, and return the items to church by Sunday, Sept. 7. We thank generous donors for providing the backpacks and scientific calculators. Questions to Jim Seifert: jimseif11@gmail.com

Bountiful Basket Needs: September: Pasta (A list of needed items is always posted on their website: bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org)

Feed My Starving Children Help end starvation by packing meals at FMSC. Family of Christ has committed to packing food on Wed., Sept. 17, 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring your family & friends to pack meals & help feed the starving children of the world. No need to sign up, just show up at 18732 Lake Dr E, Chan. Questions? Ron & Elaine Larson — lars710@mediacombb.net Tree House Service Opportunity Every other month, FoC provides a meal for at-risk youth who utilize Tree House, a Christian outreach program in Chaska that provides hope, guidance, and unconditional love. Volunteers are needed to provide food & to help serve Thursday, September 25. Youth or adults may help with this special meal. There is a sign-up sheet (beginning Sept. 2) on the CIA bulletin board near the kitchen. Contact Dawn Peterson (tdnjkpeter@aol.com) if you have any questions. Our Kids Count on Us! FoC’s annual Family Picnic & Silent Auction is on Sunday, September 28, at noon. Proceeds from the auction benefit Children’s Ministry, so please think of items you can contribute (or ask your employer/favorite restaurant/coffee shop/cinema if they’ll donate a gift certificate). Be creative! We can use game tickets... store & restaurant gift cards... re-gifted gifts… handmade jewelry, soap, mittens, crafts… services such as babysitting, gardening, hairstyling, computer help, music lessons, cooking/baking... gently-used items you no longer need… almost anything! Questions? Joanne Salo: jokigin@juno.com, 952-906-0102. And don’t forget to bid high & bid often at the auction!

Thinking About Joining Family of Christ? Our next New Member Event is Sunday, Nov. 2, 12:00-2:30 PM. Enjoy getting acquainted in a casual social setting, learn something about the Lutheran flavor of Christian faith, & ask your questions. To register or for more info, contact Pr Josh at josh@familyofchristonline.com; 952-934-5659, ext. 13. New members will be received Sunday, Nov. 16.

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Town Hall Meetings Town Hall Meetings are the perfect place to meet with church council members, ask them questions about FoC, and offer them feedback. These meetings are generally held the first Sunday of each month (except October), at 8:45 & 10:15 AM, during the school year (see familyofchristonline.com for exact dates). Next meeting: September 7. Bring your coffee & doughnut to the conference room for this informal meeting!

Common Thread

For everyone age 50+

Wabasha Street Cave Tours Saturday, September 13 Tour the historic Wabasha Street Caves in St. Paul & see why USA Today named them “one of ten great places to discover Twin Cities secrets.” Meet in the church parking lot at 10:00 AM. Tour begins at 11:00. Must have $6 in cash per person for the tour. Lunch after the tour at Joseph's Grill in St. Paul. If you plan to join us, contact Jim Seifert: 952-443-2380; jnjseif@gmail.com Fall Retreat Luther Crest Bible Camp near Alexandria • October 3-5 Please sign up on the kiosk in the narthex. There are twelve rooms reserved for us, so it’s first come, first served. Cost: $115 per person. Make your check out to FoC & write “Common Thread Retreat” on the memo line. More details to come. Questions to Ron and Elaine Larson: 952-442-2881

Fall is a great time to join a music group! See page 13 for music opportunities.

Yoga with Kim Our own Kim Motschenberger, a professional yoga instructor, offers two yoga classes this fall: Yoga for Everyone (all levels), 6:00-7:00 PM; Yoga Sculpt (strength-focused yoga with light weights), 7:00-8:00 PM. Classes meet for ten Thursdays at church (except Oct. 16), beginning Sept. 11. Fee: $120 (for all ten classes). Join us Thursday nights for relaxation, stretching, fellowship, and more! Questions? Contact Kim: johnandkimmotch@gmail.com Bowling, Anyone? Come bowl in FoC’s recreational Lickety-Splits Bowling League. We welcome all skill levels, and have a lot of fun and fellowship. Bowling starts Saturday, September 13, 6:45-9:15 PM, and runs every other weekend until April at Country Club Lanes in Tonka Bay/Excelsior, MN. We need couples or singles that we can put with other teams. Contact Melanie Wegner: 952-361-9494; melanie.wegner@embarqmail.com

(Connecting from different angles and sharing insights) This new group for young adults (20-30 something, single or married without kids) is forming a discussion group beginning Wed., Sept. 17. If you find life to be hectic and challenging as you merge your way into adulthood, please come and meet others just like you. This group is open to members and non-members — by all means, bring a friend! Wed. Sept. 17, 7:00 PM: Ethics in the Workplace What happens when a decision is made and you don’t agree with it, how it came about, or how it impacts you? Wed. Oct. 15, 7:00 PM: Faith and Relationships Whether single and dating or married and from different faith backgrounds, talk through questions like, “Is it ok if my spouse is Catholic and I’m Lutheran and we worship at different churches?” Or, “I grew up in the church and going to church is an important part of my life, but my girlfriend wants nothing to do with organized religion — how can we manage this together?” Wed. Nov. 19, 7:00 PM: Book Study Yet to be determined For more info, contact Derek Syverson ( derek.syverson@optum.com ) or Pastor Jeanne ( jeanne@familyofchristonline.com ).

See our complete online calendar at http://tinyurl.com/kjy643f

& Financial Decisions & Faith Beginning Monday, September 22, our own Dick Braun leads the popular course “Financial Peace University,” using materials from author and radio host Dave Ramsey. The course costs around $100 and meets for 9 consecutive Monday nights, 7:00-8:30 PM. Though it is a big commitment, many graduates of FPU have found this course to be a highly valuable lesson in personal, faith-informed financial management. Online registration is available through our website: familyofchristonline.com

The Giver, the 1994 Newbery Medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. The haunting story centers on twelve-yearold Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. In boyhood, Louis Zamperini was an incorrigible delinquent. As a teenager, he channeled his defiance into running, discovering a prodigious talent that had carried him to the Berlin Olympics. But ... When his Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean, against all odds, [he] survived, adrift on a foundering life raft. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity...

Book descriptions & pictures are from Amazon.com

Pastor Kristie’s Book Club I have four bestsellers I want to read during the fall and winter months, and I am looking for conversation partners to savor them with. Two are novels, two are nonfiction. Two have been brought to the silver screen recently as major motion pictures; a third was highlighted on the cover of TIME magazine. All give people of faith plenty to chew on. The books and discussion dates I am proposing are: The Giver by Lois Lowry, Thurs., Oct. 2 Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, Tues., Dec. 2 Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown Taylor, Tues., Jan. 20 Aleph, by Paulo Coelho, Thurs., March 12. We’ll gather in a casual setting to discuss each selection over a glass of wine or ginger ale and dessert at my home (2446 Highover Trail in Chan). ALL are invited; bring a friend or neighbor if you’d like. Come at 7:00 PM having read the book and ready to discuss it. Questions? Contact me at kristie@familyofchristonline.com or 952-934-5659.

Doesn’t God work in the nighttime as well? In Learning to Walk in the Dark, Taylor asks us to put aside our fears and anxieties and to explore all that God has to teach us “in the dark.” ... Through darkness we find courage, we understand the world in new ways, and we feel God’s presence around us, guiding us through things seen and unseen. Often, it is while we are in the dark that we grow the most.

In his most personal novel to date, internationally best-selling author Paulo Coelho returns with a remarkable journey of self-discovery. Like the main character in his much-beloved The Alchemist, Paulo is facing a grave crisis of faith. As he seeks a path of spiritual renewal and growth, he decides to begin again: to travel, to experiment, to reconnect with people and the landscapes around him.

& Family of Christ Preschool Important Dates: * Sept 4 — Preschool orientation * Week of Sept 8 — Preschool classes start * Sept 24 & 25 — Class pictures

Register for Fall Preschool We are still accepting a limited number of registrations for classes beginning in September. FoC Preschool offers classes for 2-, 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds, a Jump Start Kindergarten class, afternoon enrichment classes, and optional Lunch Bunch and Stay & Play for afternoon care. For more information or a tour, contact Susan Schmidt: preschool@familyofchristonline.com ; 952-380-9838.

Children’s Ministry Sunday School School-year Sunday school begins September 7 during 9:15 & 10:45 worship services.

Have You Registered for Sunday School? If you have a two year old who is eligible to attend Sunday school this fall, or if you’re new to FoC & want your child to take part in Sunday School or Christos, go to our website ( http://familyofchristonline.com/children/sunday-schoolchristos.html ) or contact Teri Burns ( teri@familyofchristonline.com ) for registration forms.

Noah’s Ark Party • Thursday, Sept. 4 • 6:30-about 7:15 PM This is a get-together for all new 2’s and 3’s who are just starting Sunday school. Little ones can check out their classroom and meet some teachers. RSVP to Teri Burns: teri@familyofchristonline.com

Sunday School Kick-off • Sept. 7 during 9:15 & 10:45 worship  

All our new two- and three-year-olds will receive their first Bible Sunday school and FoC preschool teachers will be blessed

Christos Christos begins Wed., Sept. 24 at 5:30 PM

Teacher Training Opportunities Sunday school teachers: Tues., Sept. 2 • 7 PM Wed., Sept. 3 • 10 AM Sat., Sept. 6 • 9 AM Sat., Sept. 6 • 10:30 AM Christos teachers: 3rd grade teachers: Sun., Sept. 14 • noon All teachers: Tues., Sept. 16 • 7 PM Wed., Sept. 17 • 7:30 PM

Christos Parent Orientation • Wednesday, September 17 • 6:30pm This is great opportunity for parents to learn and ask questions about the 3 rd-5th grade Christos program.

Confirmation/Christos Kick-off • Wednesday, September 24 We hold our annual food collection event from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, followed by the band 100 White Flags performing in the sanctuary . Note the earlier start time for this one week. Beginning Oct. 1, we meet at our regular time: 6:00 PM. See our complete online calendar at http://tinyurl.com/kjy643f

& Confirmation Confirmation begins Wednesday, Sept. 24 • 6:30 PM Information Night for parents of students new to the program: Wednesday, Sept 17 • 6:30 PM Register online at www.familyofchristonline.com/youth/confirmation. Lifeguide Training All Lifeguides: Wednesday, Sept. 10 • 6:30 PM Lifeguides who were unable to attend the Leadership Retreat must attend training on the 10th at 6:30 and one of three make-up sessions. Choose one: Wed., Sept. 10 • 5:30 PM Wed., Sept. 10 • 7:30 PM Wed., Sept. 17 • 7:00 PM

High School Bagels and Bible Study Enjoy an Einstein Bros Bagel & a discussion about the day’s Gospel text. We meet on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month at 10:15 AM in the youth room. Our September get-togethers are on the 14th & 28th. Newcomers are always welcome! Confirmation Retreat Planning Team High school students who are interested in helping to plan and lead the confirmation retreat Oct. 25-26 are invited to attend planning meetings on Sept. 24, Oct. 1, and Oct. 8 (all Wednesdays) at 5:00 PM in Lindsey’s office. What Now? Hey, high school seniors, you’re invited to a special small group just for you! Meet monthly to talk about life and faith as you transition out of high school. Led by Dean Brown. New this year: meet on Sunday mornings! You’ll meet at 10:15 in the youth room the first Sunday of each month, starting in October. The dates are Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 1, Apr. 12 (the 5th is Easter), and May 3.

Mission Trips Mission Trip Sunday: October 5 2014 trip participants — make sure to attend worship that morning and wear your mission trip t-shirts. Registration for 2015 trips also kicks off that day! Watch Family News ... ... for information about the middle school mission trip. Save the Date The 2015 high school mission trip is to the ELCA National Youth Gathering in Detroit, Michigan, July 14-20.

Post High School Hey, college-aged youth: The YAM (Young Adult Ministry) team wants to know your address for the school year. YAM sends letters and care packages out through the year — you don’t want to miss this! Go to www.tinyurl.com/focyam and give us your address. Please fill out this form new each year so we know we have your most current address!

LA LA LA LA LA! Time to warm up those voices and join Family of Christ Singers this fall! FoC Singers is the more traditional choir, directed by Ron Larson and Mary Renz. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:00. Our first rehearsal is Thursday, September 4. The choir sings on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at the 9:15 AM service. New members are always welcome, & fall is an especially great time to join! Changes in Our Music Ministry Since we are in the midst of a change in our music ministry leadership, we have undergone a shift in how we group our musicians as well. Praise for Him and River of Joy have served our congregation in many beautiful ways over the years, but with the arrival of a new Director of Music Ministry, we have asked those musicians to consider being part of a single group that will have multiple assignments in a given month. This will combine various musicians together in ways that had already been happening, and we hope that can keep happening. And we hope the start of a brand new group will also be an invitation to any who would like to be part of our music ministry but may have hesitated until now. The new director will be on board in mid-September and will be busy right away getting to know our many wonderful musicians while also striving to help create joyful music for our worship services. Andrea Jeitz will continue to be director and lead pianist for Exsoultation, which will continue to rehearse on Saturdays and typically lead music on the third Sunday of the month at both the 9:15 and 10:45 AM services. Ron Larson and Mary Renz will continue to co-lead Family of Christ Singers (choir), which will lead worship at 9:15 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. And we will get EPIC! (high school group) up and running again, as they’ll periodically lead one of our 10:45 worship services. Praise Unlimited (children’s choir) and Lux Aeterna (middle school group) will provide music periodically as well, and our Sunday School children will also sing once in awhile, led by Beth and Solveig Nelson. Mary Renz will continue working with a chamber group, flutes, and brass to enhance worship in a variety of ways. And we will again have volunteer Lynn Miller bringing together interested musicians to be part of a bell choir that will rehearse weekly and play monthly. New Adult Contemporary Team — Plays first and second weekends of each month Led by new Director of Music Ministry Exsoultation — Plays the third weekend of the month at 9:15 & 10:45 Led by Andrea Jeitz: andreajeitz@yahoo.com Family of Christ Singers — Leads 9:15 worship on 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month Led by Ron Larson ( lars710@mediacombb.net ) & Mary Renz ( mrfluteloops@gmail.com ) EPIC (High school) — Typically plays the last Sunday of the month at 10:45 (beginning Oct. 26) Led by new Director of Music Ministry Bell Choir — Leads worship once/month at 8:00 & 9:15 Led by Lynn Miller ( lynnmillerhandbells@gmail.com ) Other groups that will form soon: Praise Unlimited (3rd-5th graders); Lux Aeterna (6th-8th graders); Chamber Players and Brass and Flute Choirs ( mrfluteloops@gmail.com ) See Seeour ourcomplete completeonline onlinecalendar calendaratathttp://tinyurl.com/kjy643f http://tinyurl.com/kjy643f

Senior Pastor Josh Nelson 952-934-5659, ext. 13 josh@familyofchristonline.com

Pastor Kristie Hennig 952-934-5659, ext. 12 kristie@familyofchristonline.com

Leann Thompson Director of Faith Formation 952-934-5659, ext. 24 leann@familyofchristonline.com

Pastor Jeanne Aamot 952-934-5659, ext. 14 jeanne@familyofchristonline.com

Teri Burns Minister to Children & Families 952-934-5659, ext. 21 teri@familyofchristonline.com

Lindsey Ruhland Minister to Youth & Families 952-934-5659, ext. 30 lindsey@familyofchristonline.com

Kris Spangrud Finance 952-934-5659, ext. 18 kris@familyofchristonline.com

Susan Schmidt Family of Christ Preschool Director 952-380-9838 preschool@familyofchristonline.com

Jolene Satre Communications/Website 952-934-5659, ext. 11 jolene@familyofchristonline.com

Marilyn Syverson Church Administrator 952-934-5659, ext. 10 marilyn@familyofchristonline.com

Greg Provo Custodian 952-934-5659, ext. 26 greg@familyofchristonline.com