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Sunday's Message: "Mementos"
Romans 1:1-17
What's Good About the Gospel?
At our Easter service, we were encouraged and challenged by the words of Rev. Vernon Anderson from a letter of congratulations to our church upon the consecration of our former building on April 26, 1961, "You have done well in building a church of brick, now your even greater task remains, to build and foster a church of concerned hearts, so that you may reach out effectively in the spirit and mind of Christ to reclaim lives for Him." That two-fold task continues to be our calling; first, to build and foster concerned hearts, and second, through the spirit and mind of Christ to reclaim lives for Him.
This summer, our sermon series is responding to that task by asking the question, "What's Good About the Gospel?" In modern churches all too often the term “Gospel” has been used only to describe a plan of personal salvation. While individual salvation is certainly part of “The Gospel” there is much more to what Jesus and the Apostles had in mind when they proclaimed “The Gospel.” The word “Gospel” is derived in English from the words “god” meaning good, and “spel” meaning news. “Gospel” became the English translation for the Greek word “euangelion.” In the Greco-Roman world, euangelion was the formal announcement of good news. Often the birth of a son to the Emperor, or news of a Roman military victory was considered euangelion.
The early church high-jacked the term euangelion as a short-hand for their story, history, and theology of Jesus. Our task in this sermon series is to strip back the many ways the "gospel" of Jesus has been bent, twisted, and distorted. We will be attempting to get to the foundational news about Jesus and why that news is good so that we can foster concerned hearts and reclaim lives for Christ.
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Potluck
Make your favorite dish to share and come join us for fellowship TONIGHT at 6:30 pm!
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VBS 2015
When? June 7th - 11th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
What's the theme? Camp Kilimanjaro - An exciting trek through Proverbs
How can I help? Contact Trista Christiaansen or Kristi Dancsisin to ask what they are still in need of.
I want to help but I'm busy that week? Check out the Donations need list. We are still in need of donations especially Hyvee gift cards.
Do you need help setting up? Yes! Join us on Saturday, June 6th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm to help. There will also be activities outside to entertain the children and get them excited for VBS!
How do we sign up? Sign up online at http://www.prairiehills.org or fill out a registration postcard at church.
Questions? Contact Trista Christiaansen (605)731-9918 or Kristi Dancsisin (605)359-6853.
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Donation Needs
- Hyvee gift cards - any amount for snacks and meals
- One bag of #32 rubber bands (50+ pieces)
- Variety of African or animal print fabric (enough for 50 five inch squares)
- 4 rolls of black masking tape or electrical tape
- One spool of 22 gauge silver floral wire
- Collection of paper pulp egg cartons (dozen size)
- 2 boxes of zippered sandwich baggies
- Variety of animal print paper plates
- Variety of animal print duct tape
- For Decorating, we would love to borrow a variety of African print and animal print home decor items. (Please tag it with your name, so we can return it to you)
Items can be placed in the 5th grade Sunday School room. Thank you for your help!
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VBS Kickoff Party
Come join us for a fun-filled morning with a bouncy house, crafts, and games.
When: Saturday, June 6th
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: PHCC
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Need a break?
Drop off your kids at the church for a fun night of playing games, watching movies, and eating dinner.
When: Friday, June 12th (notice the change to Friday evenings!)
Time: 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: PHCC
Why: Free-will donations are appreciated for the PHCC youth as a CHIC fundraiser.
Contact Cayla Buckman with any questions. The sign-up sheet is on the Nursery door.
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Discipleship Dinners
Are you looking for a way to get to know others at PHCC?
Discipleship Dinners are a new way for bother members and visitors to build relationships and build a strong community within PHCC. Individuals and couples can sign up to attend a casual dinner in the home of a PHCC member and/or to host such a gathering. The host provides the home, main dish, and beverages for the initial gathering. Other group members bring vegetable, salad, dessert, etc. The host will contact the dinner group to determine date and menu. Groups are encouraged to keep the meal casual. Each dinner group (6-8 people) will commit to meeting at least two times during a designated 4-month time frame, but may meet more if so desired. The group decides future dates, locations, hosts, etc. Sign-up by June 28th to be a part of this new program. Registration forms are in the gathering space. For more information, see Melissa Schutte or Mark Youngberg.
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One Month Left for Early Bird!
Do you want to experience an awesome weekend? Then MUUUCE (Most Unbelievable Ultimate Urban Camping Experience) is for you!
WHO: Students entering grades 6-9 in fall of 2015
WHEN: August 6-8, 2015
WHERE: Crossroads Church in Woodbury, MN
WHAT: Fellowship with other middle schooler, Valleyfair, Pinz, Welcome Carnival, practical & relevant teaching, amazing worship, CHAOS, yummy food and much more!
COST: Early Bird Registration is $109 before July 1; $119 after July 1
HOW: Contact Pastor Jill for more info
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Camp Scholarships
Thank you to all who contributed last week to our Camp Scholarship Fund. We are close to our goal. However, we are still in need of funds for the Lake Beauty Bible Camp Scholarships to help send our own youth to camp this summer. If you would like to contribute, you can give in the offering designated for "Scholarship Fund" in the memo or contact Jill Craig.
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Airline Industry Help Needed
If you desire a job in the airline industry (greeting passengers at the ticket counter, etc.) or know of someone who is, please contact Cindi Richards for an application. This would be a part time job with 15-35 hours per week with flight benefits. You can reach Cindi at 605-212-9848 for an application or if you have any questions.
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Tonight
6:30 pm Potluck
6:30 pm Boys HS Bible Study
6:30 pm Spanish Class
7:30 pm Heroclix
Saturday 6/6
9:00 am VBS Kickoff Party & Decorating Day
Sunday 6/7
10:30 am Worship service
6:30 pm VBS
Monday 6/8 - Thursday 6/11
6:30 pm VBS
**No regular Wednesday night activities
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Ministry Assignments
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Sunday School Nursery
N/A
Worship Nursery
Trista Christiaansen & Kaylee Gross
Children's Church
Rita Cusick & Naomi Kue
Scripture Reader
Mark Youngberg
Counters
Roger M/Brian C
Featured Musician(s)
Ella Blair
Greeters
Jan Hildring
Projector
Andrew Thompson
Prayer Circle
Pang Kou Kue & Warren Wass
Worship Team
Linda, Stacy, Lorie, Harlan
Sound Operator
Curt Friesen
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Brief History Facts of our Church
In 1952, the church celebrated the 50th Wedding Anniversary of August & Mathilda Swanson, two of the charter members). The Swanson family dedicated an Electric Hammond Organ as a memorial "in gratitude to God."
Both 1952 and 1953 were good years for the church. Services were well attended along with other groups such as Friendship Circle, Young People, VBS, Sunday School, etc. There were 12 members added to the church during those two years.
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Some Random Fun Facts
- Mosquitos are attracted to people who have just eaten a banana.
- Apples, not caffeine, are more effective in waking you up in the morning.
- 15 minutes of laughter is as beneficial as 2 hours of sleep!
- June 5th is National Donut Day!
- The color blue has a calming effect. It causes the brain to release calming hormones.
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Song of the Week
"Build Your Kingdom Here" by Rend Collective
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