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Boundless - God Beyond Measure
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 In a world that has become increasingly chaotic, there's one place where time is frozen. Tucked away from the distractions of technology, summer camp at Green Lake Lutheran Ministries (GLLM) provides caring staff, and beautiful outdoor spaces to allow children and youth of all ages to connect with God. Holy Trinity is on its second generation of GLLM attendees, thanks to Jackie Mackenthun who served as Bible Camp Coordinator.
Jackie stepped into the role in 2019 while Holy Trinity was seeking their first full-time Youth Director. "I never got to go to any kind of camp growing up, and I really wanted my children to have that experience. Everybody I know that grew up going to a church camp has great memories and loved it." Jackie offered to organize attendees until a Youth Director was hired as she wanted to send her oldest daughter regardless. Her first attempt was foiled in 2020 by COVID, so GLLM credited families towards a 2021 camp experience. Jackie's daughter, Quinn, and her friend, Lauren, attended GLLM for a half-week session in 2021 and had a blast. "The girls were very clear they wanted to do a whole week the next year", Jackie states. They even made a fun promotional video to get more kids to attend in 2022.
 Quinn and Lauren's video clearly worked. Holy Trinity had 12 students attend GLLM during the last week of June! Jackie again took the reigns of organizing the registration. "I would have let [former Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministries] Casey [Fremstad] run with organizing camp for this year, but she was leaving at the same time we needed to get in on any early-bird discounts. Since I had experience with GLLM already, and felt strongly about getting in on the early-bird discounts to keep costs down for all families, I took it on again this year," Jackie reports. Her familiarity with GLLM camp registration, and the excitement from her daughter made it an easy decision to add it to her already full plate of working full-time, being a wife and mother, and newly elected HTLC Council President! (THANK YOU, JACKIE!)
Lauren Petersen joined the HTLC staff as Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministry in February, and was able to attend camp the entire week with the HTLC students. "I have never been to a bible camp before. Jackie Mackenthun was so awesome, and set up the whole experience for all the campers, so I really didn't know what to expect! I was a little nervous since I didn't know some of the students or any of the other resource staff going," Lauren replies. It didn't take long for her nerves to disappear. "I reconnected with a few people I have crossed paths with and made some new friends as well. The weather was beautiful, and it was so fun to see the students from all the churches interact with each other and have a blast. I also learned how to make bracelets!"
Keep scrolling to see more pictures and read statements from the students.
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CYF Fall Registration Info
Lauren's barely has her laundry washed from spending a week at camp, but she's back at work focusing on faith formation programming. Watch your mailbox for a postcard with details about programs, parent communication apps, Open House dates and more!
CYF Faith Formation registration will go LIVE on July 22 for students in Pre-K through 9th grade. We look forward to a great program year for all of our students!
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HUMBLY WE PRAY
God of our contentment and discontentment, bring contentment and healing to Eric G., Jaclyn, Mary Lou, Luke N., Deb, Ann, those struggling with illness or addiction and those who are grieving. Arouse in us a discontentment that bring us to work for justice for all.
In Jesus' name. Amen
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RADIO SPONSOR
Our Radio Ministry is sponsored by the DeLuca Family. Thank you for your gift of ministry to our KCHK radio listeners!
If you'd like to help support this ministry, please contact Jamie or call 952-758-3513.
Cost is $60 per week. Thank you for considering this important gift!
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WORSHIP THIS WEEK
HTLC Sanctuary
Sunday @ 9 am
Livestream - Website, YouTube
Sunday @ 9am
Cable TV - Bevcomm Ch. 991
Sunday @ 10 am, Wednesday @ 6 pm
Radio - KCHK 95.5 FM & 1350 AM
Sunday @ 9 am
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Card Writing Party!
 Thank you to everyone who donated "Thank You" cards to the Random Acts of Kindness Team. Your generosity helped the team exceed their goal of collecting 400 cards!
All are welcome to assist the RAOK Team as they live out their mission by writing "Thank You's". Scripts will be provided. Please sign up here.
CARD WRITING PARTY!
Wednesdays, July 13 & 20
6 - 8 pm
Paul's Place
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 Sharing God's Love
Thanks to your kindness, we're hosting our 4th annual School Supplies Giveaway to support local families in a drive-thru event.
Tuesday, August 9
6-8 pm
Please help spread the word of this FREE event. Watch for an upcoming post on our social media pages that you can share with your friends! |
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Donations Requested:
Deadline July 24
Fiskars Scissors - metal
Watercolors - Prang or Crayola
4-pack Elmers glue sticks
8 pk. Crayola Markers
Twistables colored pencils
Black dry erase markers - Expo
24-count Crayola crayons
24 pk. Ticonderoga #2 pencils - sharpened
Plastic folders with pockets
Wide-rule spiral notebooks
Wide-rule Loose leaf paper
Erasers
Black Flair pen
1 highlighter
Zippered pencil pouch
One 1” 3-ring binder
***Per school request, please purchase the exact items on this list. Thank you!
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School Kit Packing Day
All are welcome to pack the school supplies in bags to giveaway to local families.
Sunday, July 31 after worship
Watch your newsletter and bulletin for more details!
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Don't Miss Out!
Get your tickets today for RibFest on Friday, August 5, 5-8 pm! Council members are selling meal tickets before worship on Sundays and our Lakeside Worship Services. Please bring cash or check.
Food served, 5 - 7 pm.
Rib Meal - $15
Hot Dog Meal - $5
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Competitive Shopping!
We're adding a fun, new element to our RibFest event this year - a Silent Auction! While we have some donations, it's always more fun when there are plenty of goodies on which to bid.
Donation ideas:
Pet treats
Family Games
Wine
Chocolate
Movie snacks
Tailgating items
Coffee/Caffeine
Spices/Cooking
Hometown Gift cards
Gift basket assembly got you worried? Don't worry...we'll take care of that for you if necessary!
Silent Auction donations can be dropped off before or after worship or in the main office during normal business hours. Thank you!
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Experience God Outdoors!
August 1-5
9 am to 3 pm
(entering 1st - 5th grade)
9 am to Noon
(entering PreK & K)
Learn more here!
¡Aprende más aquí!
All are welcome to this joint partnership with Cristo Obrero and local churches at Prairie Oaks Institute for a FREE, bilingual, nature-based Vacation Bible School experience!
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Here's what the students said about their experience at Green Lake Bible Camp.
Taylor F: Wow! I loved my week at Green Lake Bible Camp. At first I was super nervous but by the end of camp I didn’t want to leave. My favorite parts of camp were either swimming in the deep waters or paddle boarding with new friends. I give camp 9.8/10...it was awesome!
Ingrid S: My biggest apprehension: Not knowing if I knew anyone else in my cabin. Also, being safe since kids couldn’t take a personal phone to contact parents in case something happens, like getting kidnapped. I'd give camp an 8/10 because I couldn’t sleep in and the bathrooms were not great, but everything else was awesome. I liked the games the best, especially “Whoop Whoop!”
Lizzie J: Lizzie told her parents that she was nervous about going the full week, so she did a half week. She gave her first camp experience a 6/10, and the best part was making new friends.
Quinn M: I wasn't too nervous about going as it was my 2nd year going to camp. I was mostly excited! I give it 10/10. I really liked my counselor and being in the water. All of the counselors are really funny. One night our counselor took us on a "cookie raid" in the kitchen, and another counselor was there to be goofy and pretend to scare us. It was really fun. They had new water misters this year so we could cool off from the hot weather.
Elliana C: I was nervous to be away from home for the first time, but I really enjoyed the food at camp. I also liked playing carpet ball and 9 square. I give camp 8/10 because I had to wake up so early and go to bed so late.
Evan C: I was nervous that camp would tell me what to believe about church and God. I was glad they gave me guidance but allowed me to come up with my own ideas about God. I give Bible Camp a 9/10 - I liked doing the tie-dye, swimming and campfires.
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 Our next Lakeside Worship Service is Wednesday, July 27 with a special Blessing of the Pets at Cedar Lake Farms Regional Park!
To keep all of our fur-babies safe, please abide by the following Three Rivers Parks rules:
- Pets must be under owner control at all times.
- Pets must be crated or leashed at all times.
- Leashes must be no longer than 6 feet and non-retractable.
- Pets are NOT allowed on beaches or playgrounds
- Please pick up after your pet (with waste bags thrown away in garbage cans)
- Dogs are allowed on regional trails and picnic areas (on leashes)
Thank you for your cooperation! We look forward to many more Blessing of the Pet worship services at Cedar Lake Farms Regional Park in the future.
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Sunday, July 10
- 9 am - Worship, Sanctuary & Livestream
- 10 am - Coffee & Donuts, Fellowship Hall
Monday, July 11
- 5:30 pm - Mission Outreach Team Meeting - Room 206
- 5:30 pm - Endowment Committee Meeting - Conference Room
- 5:30 pm - Kitchen Team Meeting - Room 303B
- 7 pm - Al-Anon, Room 304
- 8 pm - AA
Tuesday, July 12
- 6:30 pm - Embracing Diversity Book Study - Paul's Place
Wednesday, July 13
- 9 am - Amazing Grays Coffee Hour, Room 306B
Friday, July 15
Questions? Contact Jamie in the church office or call 952-758-3513.
To view the entire HTLC calendar, click here. For support group information, click here.
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