Enjoy freshly baked pastries at Coffee Fellowship and support our Youth Program at this fundraising event.

Come to hear special music and testimonies from Adult & Teen Challenge.

Worship on Wednesday Resumes:

4:45pm: Bible in a Year meets in the Conservatory.

5:30pm: Bells of Praise Rehearse in Balcony of Sanctuary.

5:30pm: Supper Service Begins.

6:00pm: King's Kids Rehearse in Choir Room.

6:20pm: Worship in Celebration Center, lead by “Redemption Road”.

6:20pm: Journey With Jesus (grades 3 & 4) meets in Treehouse.

7pm: Youth Programs - Route 56 in Chapel Hall for gr. 5 and 6, Confirmation in the Youth Hangout for gr. 7-9, & High School Youth Group in the Refuge.

7pm: “A Time for Us” for parents - meets in the Conservatory.

7pm: Senior Choir in the Choir Room.

Pastor Drew will start a six-week Sermon Series entitled, "In the Beginning: Finding Our Story in God's Story".

Our youth will be affirming their faith at our 10:30am worship service.

Parents, immediate and extended family members, sponsors and mentors are welcome at this event which will find our Confirmands sharing their Faith Statements before they Affirm their Faith. Dessert and beverages will be served. Please RSVP to Liz Sawdey with number attending.

Acolyte Training will begin at 6:30PM and will be followed by Confirmation Orientation. Meet in the Sanctuary.

Join Pr. Drew for fellowship, conversation and lunch. All are welcome!

All are welcome to join leaders Carol Smith and Colleen Both on a “Joyful Journey,” a new women’s Bible Study based on faith stories found in the Bible - many that feature lesser-known characters. Our first meeting will be on Tues., Sept. 21. In October and moving forward, we will meet monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 10am in Chapel Hall.

We will meet for lunch in Celebration Center following our 10:30am worship service for lunch and then head over to The Outreach Program for our Food Pack. We are in need of 20 more volunteers, so if you can give an hour or two, we would appreciate it. Food - fellowship - service together!

Cross Kids - through grade 2 will be excused during worship service for a short message and devotion, then return to worship for Communion & Blessing. Journey With Jesus will meet at the same time - for 3rd and 4th graders - bring your bible! Joyful Noise will meet at 10am in the Treehouse (preschoolers through Kindergarten) for music and fellowship.

Our final Sharing Market will be held on Sept. 13. All are welcome to bring homegrown produce and flowers.

We will host Brainerd Public Schools Superintendent, Chip Rankin. His presentation will address upcoming Operating Levy in November, his vision for the school district, and his plans on how to navigate through the changes in education at this time. Bring a bag lunch; beverages and dessert provided.

All are welcome as we resume rehearsals with Director Michael Smith.

ALL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, PARAPROFESSIONALS AND ADMINISTRATORS are welcome to bring their backpacks and book/computer bags to worship to receive a special blessing in preparation to return to school. You’ll get a cool tag for your bag, too!

We will enjoy pizza...YUMMMM...and maybe play a game of kickball or 9 square. We will have a brief discussion regarding plans for the upcoming year, including next summer's Youth Trip, fundraising, times to serve, and all of the details that come with it. Please let Liz know if you plan to attend - parents and siblings are welcome!

Whether you are a “New” or “Experienced” Rummage Sale volunteer, you are encouraged to attend this meeting to hear the latest updates and share your ideas! Over 175 volunteers are needed to make LCC’s Rummage Sale community ministry successful. Help is needed for setup, kitchen/food prep, product display, cashiering and more. If you are willing and able, you are needed and appreciated!

Our youth will be leading worship - doing liturgy, reading and sharing their experiences.

All men who have lost their spouse are welcome at this meeting. At this first gathering we'll get acquainted, discuss the direction of the group, and decide on future meeting locations. Contact Tracy Olson or the church office if you are interested or have questions.

Join us in the Memorial Garden - bring your own chair or blanket.

Let Liz know if you plan on attending!

This event is mandatory for those who will be Affirming their Baptism on September 27 at 10:30am worship. Mentors are also required to attend. Meet in Celebration Center.

July’s title is "My Friends," by Fredrik Backman. All are welcome for lively discussion and fellowship, plus treats and coffee! Led by Jean Olson.

Our Women of the ELCA/Women of the Cross will host this annual event. Pets must be leashed or kenneled. If 10:30am outdoor worship is moved indoors due to inclement weather, please bring a picture of your pet to worship, as no pets are allowed in the sanctuary.

The third annual Prime Timers Potluck will be held at Jim & Joan Roberts’ home on Roy Lake. Sign up on the clipboard in the narthex if you plan to attend - we can accommodate up to 48 people. Bring a dish to share; brats, plates, silverware, and beverages provided. Parking is at a premium so please carpool from the church parking lot. Rain date is July 10.

This month’s title is "Broken Fields (#4)," by Marcie Renden. All are welcome for lively discussion and fellowship, plus treats and coffee! Led by Jean Olson.