I encourage you to take time to look at our church website & to sign up for our church Facebook page. In this age of social media, it becomes very important for the church to be right out there with the rest of the world putting forth the word of Jesus Christ.
If you have never checked out the website of the Adrian & Magnolia churches, you will find a whole host of things posted there. Each week the bulletin is posted here, the newsletter is posted, pictures of
VBS and other events are posted, and you can list prayer concerns here also. The address is: www.adrianmagnoliaumc.com
Our churches also have a Facebook page in which you will find devotional scripture readings & events that are taking place in the churches. All you need do is send a friend request and then Caryn
Harrington will add you so you can view Facebook accounts.
Facebook account is: Adrian Magnolia UMC
If you need something posted, please contact Caryn Harrington at 507-
329-4095 or email her at cattdj@gmail.com
and she will post it.
Worship Times: July 5 through July 1, 2016
Magnolia: 9:00a.m. Adrian: 10:30a.m.
Church email: adrmagumc@frontiernet.net
Website: www.adrianmagnoliaumc.com
Church Phone: (507) 483-2492
Pastor Kristi: (507) 227-7821
Secretary: Dianne Johnson, Box 24, Ellsworth, MN 56129
Email: diannejohnsonhj@gmail.com
Phone: 507-967-2183
Web Posts/Facebook: Caryn Harrington at 507-329-4095 or email her at cattdj@gmail.com

August Birthdays and Anniversaries
Magnolia:
1 – Terry Sandhurst
5 – Hunter Riggs
Adrian:
6 – Margaret Loger
6 – Kim Grussing
5 – Mark VonHoltum
8 – Laverle Lorenzen
8 – Larry & Jan Heidebrink
12 – Haley Hendel
10 – Cory Stroeh 16 – Alan Rye
15 – Art & Beverly Fleseland 17 – Paul & Tracey Reyne
15 – David Wentzel
16 – Richard Bruhn
19 – Donald Breuer
20 – David Reese
18 – Austin Stroeh 20 – Nicholas Reyne
18 – Brody Bonnett
19 – Anthony Kramer
21 – Kaya Koch
26 - Gerald Green
21- Christine VonHoltum 28 – Chad Essman
21 – Brooklyn VerSteeg
22 – Jamie & Annie Bonnett
28 – Terry Miller
28 – Richard & Linda Bruhn
29 – Isabella Steensma
31 – Deb & Lyle Stroeh
31 – Terry & Veta Sandhurst
Friends and family of Ramona Klooster
Norma Carlberg who is in the Adrian Nursing Home
Doris Nelson recovering from her knee surgery
Dianne Johnson
August is almost here and that means school is right around the corner. So parents are glad to hear the words because it means structure in life again, some parents will feel the pain of releasing their child to start preschool or kindergarten, students making the transition from high school to entering college are joyful and somewhat apprehensive. AND those of us that are adult students
(such as me) who are stimulated and stretched…sometimes stretched so tight we feel like a rubber band ready to snap. Growing up in school was always a challenge for me because I had to study hard to get my grades. So obtaining the A or B honor roll was an achievement in my life. School is also very much a social outlet for me as well because, as adult students, we are all there for the same reason, to learn from the best who generously impart their knowledge to us. BUT as a student, this time around, I was ready to throw in the towel. This class “Theology in the Contemporary Church” was way beyond what I was prepared for. It was if I had stepped into a Physics class without any foreknowledge; and if you know me, I have no
“love affair” with science and math. I struggle with both. This class was different…we were to grasp unto the Trinity and how it works in the world (along with many other things). Okay so I know that does not sound too bad but throw in theological terms that are used in the world of theology and the human head spins into orbit, the human tears fall and humility before God is my saving grace; and so on my knees I fell and prayed; and I did not just cry, I sobbed…sometimes uncontrollably. Through the grace of God, I “pulled up my boot straps” and said I am a child of God and I will survive. As I write this today, (7.28.15) I still am breathing and living the life that God intends for me…as a pastor to the churches of Adrian and Magnolia. Many of you sent me your thoughts and prayers and I cannot express how much that helped knowing you cared. The Adrian church pulled

together as the hands and feet of Christ and was able to help the
Ramona Klooster family as they walked through the valley of the shadow of death. I thank Rev. Art Miller for coming in and providing the words of comfort to the family during my absence and knowing he is truly a colleague in ministry with me. Magnolia also had some things to meet, as well, during this time of my absence and they pulled through. As I finish my time here, I want you to know without the presence of God and submitting myself to his will, I could have collapsed and said, “I give up” but that was not his intention instead he held me and said, “Get off your butt and do thisand I will be with you.” And so it was. I from now on, will remember the words from the prophet Amos, “Seek the LORD that you may live.” We have a oneness with God that other religions find strange; but as a Christian,
I hope you find that oneness with God and you come to understand that God is the power cord in your life and without being plugged into
God you are drained and useless because we live in a world that sucks our energy.
Our God is an energy source that lives forever.
In His Love, Pastor Kristi
Please write down the number of attendance on the Sunday you are serving. If you are unable to server on your appointed Sunday, please find your own replacement. Thank You!
Magnolia Ushers:
2 – Curt & Mary Smook
9 – Janet Bush/Ann Hoven
Adrian Ushers/Greeters:
2 – Rose Homan/ Martha Lursen
9 – Kevin & Cody Klooster
16 – Doris Nelson/Linda Kramer 16 – Scott & Shelley Klooster
23 – Jen Kramer/Linda Kramer 23 – Wayne & Sharon Jones
30 – April Bruhn & Lane Bruhn 30 – Richard & Kim Grussing
(M) Acolytes:
2 – Ayden Bonnett & Brooke VerSteeg
9 – Michelle Kramer & Lexi Henrichs
16 – Hannah VerSteeg & Paige Bruhn
23 – Anthony Kramer & Cash Bonnett
30 - Morgan Bonnett & Paige Bruhn
(A) Acolytes:
Rilee Heidebrink & Jayden Zebe
(A) Video Camera: Braxton Vortherms
Will meet on August 13 -2:00pm.
Program: Doris Nelson
Hostess: Patsy Cragoe
Mary-Martha Circle will meet on August 18 th
,
7:00p.m.
Hostess: Patsy Cragoe

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Calendar of Events for August:
Aug. 2 (Sun) Velda Maine from Luverne UMC preaches in Adrian
Mary Smook from Magnolia UMC preach in Magnolia
Aug. 6 (Thur) Pastor at Hospice Meeting in Luverne
Aug. 9 (Sun) Communion at both churches
Pastor at Parkview Manor 2 pm
Aug.12
(Wed) Adrian and Magnolia Board Meetings jointly 7 pm
Adrian
Aug. 15 (Sat) Levi Lenz and Brittany Palaschak wedding
Aug. 17 (Mon) Adrian Board Meeting 7 pm
Aug. 20 (Thur) Pastor at Hospice Meeting in Luverne
Aug. 22 (Sat) Shane Kramer and Kelsey Haarsma wedding
Aug. 30 (Sun) Pre-confirmation meeting get together after church in
Adrian. Pizza will be provided
All Are Invited 4:30 – 7:30p.m., Aug. 26 At the Luverne United Methodist
Church 109 N. Freeman Ave., Luverne, MN Phone: 507-283-4529
Magnolia UM Congregation
We are scheduled to work the Burger Wagon at Glen’s
Supermarket. Please mark your calendar for August 3 – 7. The hours are from 10:30a.m. to 2:00p.m. Please call Audrey Jansen to schedule a day you can help. This is open to anyone who can handle the duties. If you have worked before please try more than one day or so.
We are changing the church phone to our own
Personal cell phones. PLEASE NOTE: the Magnolia
UMC phone has been disconnected.
Please use your own cell phone if needed to reach someone while at the church.
Thank You!

Date
Prepare
August 9 Manda VerSteeg
Serve
Freddie Stroeh
September 6 Stacy Riggs Payton Stemper
October 4
November 1
December 7
Patsy Cragoe
Barb Olson
Kathy VerSteeg
Jack Cragoe
Bruce Olson
Marlyn Jansen
Date
Aug. 9
Sept. 6
Oct. 4
Nov. 1
Dec. 7
Prepare
Walt & Alice Kellen
Dave Hokeness
Serve
Thank you to everyone who donated their time in any way to make the pork supper at the Magnolia UMC a huge success. To all who donated items: hamburger, bacon, potatoes, eggs, picnic tables, spraying of the yard, it was all very much appreciated. The supper could not have been a success without the help of everyone. Thank you again.
Magnolia Church Supper Comm.
Our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Ramona Klooster. Ramona went to be with her Lord on July 22, 2015 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Her funeral
Service was held on July 27, 2015 at the Adrian UMC. with Pastor Art
Miller of Windom, MN leading the service in Pastor Kristi’s absence.