In the Loop; In the Spirit

Hay Ride 2009

Here I am, Lord; send me! Ecuador 2009
Chris and Kristin McWeeny (www.wmpl.org)

Join us November 1st, immediately following worship, to hear from Spirit of Christ missionaries, Chris and Kristin McWeeny.  They’ll be here to give us an update on their service in Cuenca, Ecuador (Elevation 8,000 ft).  What’s more, they’ll issue an invitation for you to join a team from Spirit of Christ to go Ecuador in June 2010!  We’ll learn from our brothers and sisters in Christ at Cristo Vive Lutheran Church, mutually serve the community around Cuenca, and deeply listen for God’s voice in the Word and service.  Don’t miss this exciting morning with the McWeeny’s.

The Twins lost, the snow is falling, but we’re heating up here at Spirit of Christ!

Take a look at our calendar for an incredible list of events this week.  Bible studies, prayer shawl knitting group, men’s group gathering at Park Tavern, Confirmation retreat to Camp Wapo in Amery, WI.  What a busy week!

Don’t miss this coming Sunday as we welcome Ellie Roscher, author of the new book, How Coffee Saved My Life. She’ll be speaking at our adult forum immediately following worship.

CELEBRATE CHILDREN DAY!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 24^TH

10:00am – 12:00pm

SPIRIT OF CHRIST COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

5801 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park

Did you know?

• The current poverty rate for children in Minnesota is 11%.
• Of all Minnesota K-12 students, 33% qualified for reduced rate lunches in 2007.
• There were 88,000 uninsured children in Minnesota in 2008.
• STEP food shelf is not able to give out Thanksgiving baskets this year in St. Louis Park.

On Saturday October 24^th, you can make a difference by dropping off:

• food and groceries
• children’s clothing, mittens, gloves, caps and scarves
• craft kits for children to create gifts to thank their parents
• gift cards to grocery stores, movie theaters, and clothing or variety stores

All donations will be given to STEP and local school social workers.

You may also donate financially by writing a check to STEP and mailing it to Spirit of Christ at 5801 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN. 55426.

You can pick-up free snack bars, while supply lasts, with STEP information attached to give to hungry children or adults.  We will hand out free tooth bushes and toothpaste for the first 100 children attending Celebrate Children Day.

We will provide information on local resources for families and children.