The earthquake had even greater impacts than initially known. The United Nations reports that more than 3,300 people are dead, more than 6,800 injured, and 8 million people are affected by this disaster. We will be taking a noisy offering at church the next two Sundays, May 2nd and May 9th. Please bring your change to put into tin pans as we support the people who have been devastated by this earthquake.
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The Sunday school children will be singing at the 10:30 am service this Sunday and at the Dedication Service at 10:30 am on May 31st. We look forward to hearing their beautiful voices! Also, please send in nonperishable food items this Sunday for the Share Food With All food drive. Thank you!!
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On May 17, at both services, the high school and college graduates will be honored. Please contact the church office by May 4 if you are graduating this spring.
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Join Holmen, Journey, and Halfway Creek churches as we attend a baseball game! We are traveling via luxury motor coach up to Target Field in Minneapolis on June 6th. We leave at 8:30 am sharp and will return around 7 pm, depending on the length of the game. Tickets will only be held when full payment is received. Payment can be turned in at the church offices of your respective congregation. Cost is $65 for tickets and transportation. Food will all be on your own.
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Halfway Creek, Journey, and Holmen Lutheran churches will once again be working together to serve our community for our annual Serve Your Neighbor day. We will meet at 1:00 on May 3rd at the Halfway Creek Park Holmen Bandshell (map). There we will sign up for various service work opportunities throughout the community. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend! If you have a need where we could be of help, or know of someone that could benefit from this, please respond to this email!
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Faith and Fitness Facebook Page
We’ve created a Facebook page to share all the great activities you can participate in. We’ll share pictures of members living an active lifestyle, post upcoming events, and hopefully inspire you to try something new.
ShareFinancial Fitness Series
We have a financial fitness series planned. On April 19, Alana Havenstrite will be giving the sermon at both services. She is a local woman who lost her husband when he was stung by a bee on a family vacation. Her story will “awaken a reality that hit most in a painful place.” Her message will deliver the importance of always being financially prepared for unexpected events, as well as
The following week, Altra Federal Credit Union will be offering a financial preparedness presentation from 9:15-10:00. Their energetic financial literacy coordinator, Tony Beyer, will share tips on budgeting, saving, life insurance, and topics that should be discussed so you’re prepared for an unexpected life chance.
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