June 28-July 4, 2015
Our Father’s Church
Gather & Serve
Wednesday Worship: 7 p.m.
ourfatherschurch.org
Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.
OFLC Week at a Glance
For complete calendar, visit ourfatherschurch.org
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Sunday, June 28
o Worship: 9:30 a.m.
o Restless Book study: 11 a.m.
 Monday, June 29
o Stewardship Ministry Mtg.: 7 p.m.
 Tuesday, June 30
o Centering Prayer: 9 a.m.
o “It’s Just Coffee”: 9:30 a.m.
o Bible Study: 10 a.m.
 Wednesday, July 1
o Worship: 7 p.m.
o Book Study: following Worship
 Saturday, July 4
o Man Meeting (Cancelled)
Looking Ahead
 Thursday, July 9
o Widow/Widowers Mtg.: 4 p.m.
(River Inn. Bar & Grill)
 Wednesday, July 15
o Alley Sale at Love INC (Delano)
 Sunday, July 19
o Quarterly Meeting: 11 a.m.
 Friday, July 24
o Rockford Movie in the Park: at dusk
 July 27-31
o SonSpark Labs (VBS)
 August 7-9
o Rockford River Days
 Friday, August 14
o Outdoor Movie at OFLC: Dusk
 Sunday, August 30
o Sunday Brunch Cruise: 11:45-2 p.m.
o Twins Game: 1:30 p.m.
Flowers on Alter are given
by Mike and Pam Hoekstra.
In honor of their
Anniversary as well as
Birthdays.
Spiritual Message
This past week I encouraged you to take Jesus with you this
summer. Having a friendly paper reminder of Jesus is a fun way to
center summer activities. What about when things are not fun?
What about when it seems the whole world is falling in on you? It
is then the most important to remember that Jesus is with you to
help, guide and put you firmly on solid ground.
“He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my
feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” Psalm 40:2
During Pastor Jon’s sabbatical we are blessed that individuals have
accepted the invitation to leader Worship. This Sunday, Norie Chandler
Siers will be bringing the message and next Wednesday Cathy Jones.
Please pray as these lay leaders dwell in the scriptures and listen to hear
where God is leading us this week.
Communion will be served next on Sunday, July 5 and Wednesday July 8.
Join the OFLC Team!
We are hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant.
For more details or if interested, please contact Glenda at
(763) 477-6300 or glenda@ourfatherschurch.org
OFLC is seeking a Worship Volunteer Coordinator.
If you enjoy details, time management, and are a great communicator
we would appreciate your help. The new Worship Volunteer
Coordinator would work closely with Stewardship and Worship
Teams to help create a new system that will better serve OFLC.
Please contact Sarah at (651) 503-9706.
* NEW * OFLC Volunteer Flower Coordinator position
Do you love to beautify the church and love flowers in the Sanctuary?
OFLC is seeking a Volunteer Flower Coordinator. Responsibilities
include confirming orders and delivery of weekly flowers as well as
coordination of seasonal flowers. If interested, please contact a member
of the Worship Committee or Glenda in the office at 763-477-6300.
WHE Co-Coordinator Position Opening:
We are looking for a generous heart to help coordinate the WHE
Newsletter with Diane Dorrel. If interested or more details, please contact
Glenda at 763-477-6300 or Amy at 612-237-3884.
LOVE INC is looking for donations or volunteers.
Delivering bedding, provide new pillows or other bedding. We are
in current need for Queen Comforters and sheet sets, as well as XL
twin sheets. Contact Laurie Hanson at 763-477-4834 or
laurie.hanson90@gmail.com for more information.
Lunch Box Fever Needs You!
Volunteer today: Prepare/deliver meals, donate money
or non-perishable food items, or sponsor a child.
Contact Marilyn (763) 477-4110 or visit ourfatherschurch.org to sign up.
OFLC MOPPETS is looking for teachers!
The lesson for each meeting is prepared ahead of time for you. If
you are interested in volunteering during the 2015-16 MOPS
season. For more information, contact Renee at (612) 616-2721.
Contacts:
Pastor Jon Rhodes
pastorjon@ourfatherschurch.org
Pastor Cathy Jones (Pastoral Intern)
cathyjones@ourfatherschurch.org
Glenda Banken, OFLC Administrator
glenda@ourfatherschurch.org
Tiffiney Biorn, Communication Intern
Communication@ourfatherschurch.org
SonSpark Labs (VBS)
July 27-31 from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
During the last week of July, we will be meeting daily at OFLC for
VBS. Children who will be entering preschool through 5th grade Fall
2015 are welcome.
There is a suggested donation of $10 per child and $30 max for a
family. Registration forms can be found in the black rack in the
hallway or on our website. Questions, contact Sarah at (651)503-9706
Love INC Annual Fundraiser Invitational
Calling all Golfers! Join us Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m. at Pioneer
Creek Golf Course in Maple Plain. To Register go to
loveincheartland.org or contact Laurie Hanson (763) 972-6547
Help us make more quilts!
We are in need of funds to purchase 3 new sewing machines. In
addition, while much of the fabric we use for quilt tops is donated,
we need to purchase materials for quilt backs and quilt batts.
Find us on GoFundMe.com/x8grztg to donate & read more.
Happy Birthday in July!
Trevor Lofstedt, Don Solorz, Matt Dorrel, Patricia
Vraspir, Jaden Solaja, Tony Ertman, Mia Haugen,
George Heiderman, Kathleen Baccam, Ed Bies, Amber
Evans, Janet Olfert, Connie Anderson, Zackary Fox,
Jan Janos, Kelly Miller, Jess Vraspir, Joseph Gaupp,
Garrett Dornsbach, Kathleen Dvorak, Logan
Eisentrager, Carol Plantz, Bruce Ternes, Jeff Ayres,
Ruth Johnson, Brad Tostenson, Bobby Johnson, Gail
Swanson, Sally Moen, Sean Baken, Tammy Jarvi,
Mackenzie Mendex, Nick Schendel, Bailey Bartel, Ken
Lunderby, Lauryn Vraspir, Barb Bies Delores Setula,
Jake Allen, Myron Neilson, Kaylin Gruber, Shane
Grutsch, Janet Stein, Maurice Melchert, Katy Sutton,
Rick Sutton, Jude Worline, Juanita Melchert, Megan
Johnson, Christopher Smolak, Milee Schendel, Andy
Jones, Alexander Byers, Carlie Nesenson, Nicholas
Schultz, Benjamin Birznieks, Sarah Dahl, Kelli Janos
and Landon Wurm.
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you
sent a floral piece, if so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the
kindest words, as any friend would say. Perhaps you were not there
at all, just thought of us that day. Thank you for all your kindness
and prayers as we reflect on the life and passing of my brother, Guy.
– Glenda Banken & Family
Office Hours
Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
(763) 477-6300
Twins Game
Twins vs Houston Astros
Sunday, August 30 at 1:10 p.m.
Everyone is welcome! Tickets are $15 and
transportation is provided. Sign-up on the
Women's Ministry bulletin board in the
Fellowship Hall.
The RiverWorks Thrift Store
We are looking for help.
No experience is required; we will train you.
Please call the store at (763) 477-5480 if you
are able. This is a great opportunity for
families to serve together!
Paperback Book Drive for Overseas
Deployed Military
OFLC is collecting donated 'paperback' books for
overseas deployed military.
Please drop off the donated books in the marked
box in the fellowship hall and they will be collected
on Wednesday evenings through July 29th.
If questions, please contact Kerri
at klhe1960@gmail.com.
RiverWorks Food Shelf
Help your community members in need by
donating Mac & Cheese for the month of June.
Meals on Wheels Drivers are needed for July
It takes only 90 minutes and provides a service to
the residents of the Rockford area. Sign-up calendar
is on the bulletin board. If you would like to help
but have not driven before, we will train you. Call
Shirley at 477-6760 for information.
To learn more about
upcoming events, visit
Ourfatherschurch.org
or scan this QR.