Friends & Family of Jolane Gervasi
PRAYERS – Jon Cook; Karen Engels; Millie Mutka; Myria Strong; Kathy Mayo; Barb Zima’s friends Mick, Steven and Marilyn Hummel, Ryan Lauritzen; Nancy Ehlinger, Gregory Bowens; Laurie Nelson; Amber Ross’s daughter Linda; Karen Stanton’s friends Don & Penny Waite and sister Pam Schweitzer; Bev Epping’s daughter Kimberly Epping Cardenas; Sandy Bishop’s friend Kelly Newman and brother Larry; Randy & Diane Niemczyk’s daughter Julia VanAvery, Randy’s mom Beverly, niece Sarah Joda, Denise Runde and Denise Hazel; Valeria Hesselberg; Chris Markussen; Anne Verona’s sister/brother-in-law Pat & Woody Woodworth and friends Dennis Peterson, Natalie Madine, Eli Peters and Randy Ballard; Strong’s friend Erin Molle; Mark Lickteig’s daughter Missy; Debbie Cyrtmus’ mother, Rose Wicker and sister, Corrie Trittin; the Ebert’s friend Donna; Patricia Rasmussen’s sister Christine; Joyce Leander’s son Kevin Church; Ashley Clark’s friends Keith & Becky Hernandez and Kristie Dehart; the Waggoner’s sister-in-law Cheryl Busse, and friends Karla Zyhowski, Chris Sturgeon; Karen Engels niece Lisa and friend Bob; Ann Carlson’s people Don, Enid, Ben, Christian and Darren; peace for all nations and comfort for those in distress.
PRAYER LIST PROCEDURE – Submit your prayer requests to the office in writing, by phone, by email or in person. If requesting prayers for someone other than yourself or an immediate family member, please obtain permission – unless the circumstances are public in nature.
GUESTS – if you are visiting us today, please sign our book at the entrance to the sanctuary.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Sign up for Fellowship Hour in the Fellowship Hall! The new sign up sheet is out.
QUILTERS UNTIE! – I mean unite to tie. Tie one on with the quilting group as they assemble quilts. Meet every first and third Wed of the month 9:30 to 11:30 am.
SEPTEMBER MOVIE NIGHT – Sep 30. We will be showing HAMILTON! Don’t worry – a copy of the lyrics will be on hand. And we will have the movie close-captioned.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS – due to a busy summer ahead, blood pressure check dates will be a moving target. If the signs are out when you arrive, then we will be having a BP check.
NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY – the updated church directory is out. The Eppings and Waskows are still listed as I don’t want to acknowledge their moving. ☹ Next update will be in three months. Please advise if your information has changed, or if you are a friend of the church and would like to be added.
LIGHTING UP OUR LIVES – “with a little illumination. Gentlemen!” It was a big production, but our gentlemen, Tim Wright and Dave Tipple, managed it well with nary any stage fright. In the sanctuary and in the Fellowship Hall – the tubes in the soffits have been changed over.
FORGET THE GLASS CEILING – check out our drop ceiling around the church! Randy Niemczyk has been replacing the discolored and missing ceiling tiles! Looking brand new.
FIRST MOVIE NIGHT OF 2026 – Thanks to everyone who attended. We forgot how long 1776 was, but definitely a delight. Chuckles were had by most.
BE THE CHANGE …
LOOSE CHANGE SUMMER – all summer long we will have a ‘loose change’ jar in the Narthex next to the Blessing Bucket. Feel free to drop those pesky coins in the jar instead of having them roll around in the bottom of your bag, making a mess in your cup holder and filling up your change pocket.
NOISY OFFERING – TODAY if you want to really make some noise – toss your coins into the wagon! It will be a church camp worship service! The money raised will support Fortune Lake and all of their great adventures and endeavors.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY ENDOWMENT FUND DRIVE
Celebrate Christmas in July while supporting our Endowment Fund!
Throughout the month of July, a special red, white, and blue Christmas tree will be displayed in the Narthex, beautifully adorned with handmade ornaments created by members of our church family.
We invite you to choose a special ornament and make a donation to the Endowment Fund. Your gift will help grow this important ministry, ensuring ongoing support for a variety of community organizations, outreach programs, and local resources that make a difference in the lives of others.
The tree will be available every Sunday in July, giving everyone an opportunity to participate. Whether you select an ornament that catches your eye or one made by a friend or family member, each donation helps extend our congregation’s mission beyond our church walls.
Stop by the Narthex, pick out a treasured ornament, and support the Endowment Fund today! Together, we can make a lasting impact in our community.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’s LUNCHEON – the July CWL luncheon will be at AIELLO‘S on Wall Street in Eagle River, formerly BBT‘s on Thursday, July 16 at 11:30am. RSVP by email to Mary Kunau. [Their caprese sammich is the best caprese sammich I have ever had and I have had a LOT of caprese sammiches around the US of A!]
FUN FACT – Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp FLLC is owned and operated by the 80 congregations of the Northern Great Lakes Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and several other Lutheran congregations in the U.P. It is licensed by the State of Michigan.
Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp (FLLC) is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a four-season place of beauty that attracts thousands of visitors every year. Since 1930, Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp has been a special place where God’s abundant grace is not simply taught, but experienced. Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp (FLLC) began its outdoor ministry program when young Luther League members wanted a Bible Camp amidst the beginning of the Great Depression and because of their determination and faith, property was secured and purchased through a resolution made at their annual assembly. Within a matter of weeks, six buildings were erected, a well was dug, electricity was brought in, and the first Bible Camp at FLLC took place!
Throughout the years, FLLC has been associated with the Superior Conference of the Augustana Lutheran Church, the Suomi Synod, the Episcopal Synod, 4-H Clubs, and the U.S. Army’s Civilian Conservation Corps. The camp hired its first executive director in 1975. FLLC is now affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and primarily serves the Northern Great Lakes Synod (Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan). FLLC is the only ELCA-affiliated camping and retreat center in this area.
Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp is incorporated in the State of Michigan as a non-profit 501(c) corporation and is governed by a board of directors. FLLC is fully accredited through the State of Michigan, meeting and exceeding all regulations. It is also an active member of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries.
Since 2023, Fortune Lake has been a Reconciling in Christ organization. ReconcilingWorks advocates for the acceptance, full participation, and liberation of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions within the Lutheran Church, and Fortune Lake is honored to join in that mission.
Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp is an outdoor ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and is rooted in Lutheran tradition. FLLC attests to the saving and grace-filled power of Jesus Christ, manifest in the beauty and power of God’s creation.
FLLC encourages spiritual growth through worship, scripture, songs, sacraments, experience and care of the environment, and opportunities for recreation and fellowship.
FLLC’s ministries transform lives through God’s grace amidst God’s creation and strive to:
Inspire faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
Celebrate the goodness & grace of God
Model care and respect for God’s creation
Teach God’s Word, embracing Lutheran heritage
Welcome all people into community through the presence of the Holy Spirit
Empower all persons to understand how faith impacts daily living
Extend the mission of congregations
NOTE FROM ANN – third time my data has been lost. No message can be sent from this keyboard at this point in time that would be acceptable in polite society.
Have a great week!