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; Jerrie Van Haverbeke’s niece Jolane Gervasi; 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.
JULY MOVIE NIGHT IS ALMOST HERE! – Wed, Jul 8 at 5:30 pm will be our first movie night for the summer! 1776 will be showing! If you would like to sponsor a movie night, contact Ann. August is still open. Our sponsor for July gave a little bit extra so we will have a lot of snacks! Including nachos!
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.
GARBAGE – we have someone who volunteers to pick up our garbage. Their actions save our church hundreds of dollars a year. We greatly appreciate this service. Please, when putting recyclables in the can outside, dump the bag into the bag that is there. If we put bags into the main bag, this causes more of a mess. Thank you.
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.
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 – 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 – The earliest fireworks came from China during the Song dynasty (960–1279).
During the Han dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD), people threw bamboo stems into a fire to produce an explosion with a loud sound. In later times, gunpowder packed into small containers was used to mimic the sounds of burning bamboo.
During the Song dynasty, common folk could purchase fireworks such as firecrackers from market vendors. Grand displays of fireworks were also known to be held. The Qidong Yeyu states that a rocket-propelled firework called a dilaoshu (“earth rat”) went off near the Empress Dowager Gong Sheng and startled her during a feast held in her honor by her son Emperor Lizong of Song. This type of firework was one of the earliest examples of rocket propulsion.
Colored fireworks were developed from earlier (possibly Han dynasty or soon thereafter) Chinese application of chemical substances to create colored smoke and fire.
Fireworks were produced in Europe by the 14th century, becoming popular by the 17th century.
In 1786, Bertholet discovered that oxidations with potassium chlorate resulted in a violet emission. Subsequent developments revealed that oxidations with the chlorates of barium, strontium, copper, and sodium result in intense emission of bright colors. The isolation of metallic magnesium and aluminum marked another breakthrough as these metals burn with an intense silvery light.
The above was a quick grab from Wikipedia – so take the information with a grain of gunpowder.
Have a safe and Happy Fourth of July! Most of us have been around for the Centennial and now this – the Semiquincentennial. I do remember the Centennial Train as well. I think I still have my bracelet. Celebrate the good that is the United States of America this weekend.
NOTES FROM ANN: The picture at the top of the page is from this past week “At St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Highmore, the extreme winds removed the ridge cap off of the roof, exposing a gap where the two roof pitches meet. With sunlight coming down from the middle of the roof, it served as the perfect spotlight on a crucifix on display on the altar inside. A crucifix is a cross that bears an image of the body of Jesus Christ; in most Catholic church architecture, it serves as a central visual reminder of Christ’s suffering, sacrifice, and the believed redemption of mankind.” This happened in South Dakota.
It feels odd approaching such a milestone in our Nation’s history – a semiquincentennial – when it feels as though we are in such turmoil. I take a great deal of comfort from so many visitors from outside the United States – who are visiting for the first time due to the World Cup. And experiencing our country from a fresh perspective. They’ve arrived thinking the worst and have been experiencing the best we have to offer. (Tho it seems our best might consist of ranch dressing!) It makes my heart happy. We are so much more than our political parties. We are the pursuit of happiness. We are religious freedom. We are about equality – because we ARE the people! And as long as we keep that founding principle and keep treating one another as ‘the people’ – WE are going to be just fine.
Enjoy the Fourth. As only the Northwoods can celebrate it. Even though the fire danger is low – I do not recommend lighting 250 candles. And enjoy our tourists, experiencing our town from a fresh perspective. It will do all of our hearts good. I think we are rather fantastic at 250.
