This year our congregation will be participating in a generosity and simplicity program entitled “MAKE IT SIMPLE.”  The MAKE IT SIMPLE theme will be the focus for our worship services Sunday, September 20^th, through Sunday, October 11^th.  The concluding worship will include an opportunity for each household to bring forward to the altar their Commitment Card indicating their financial support intent to the ministry of our congregation for the coming year.

The theme for MAKE IT SIMPLE provides important opportunities for study, reflection, and discussion about the choices we make in our daily lives in these times. During these four weeks, in addition to our worship activities, we will have an opportunity to hear from fellow congregation members.  We will hear what it was like living during the depression era, how giving has made a difference in someone’s life and have an opportunity to cook together.  We will also be having our traditional pie auction.

Our congregation is celebrating our 165^th anniversary this year.  Our founding, and past members, made personal commitments to build our church, and our ministries.  It is now our responsibility to maintain the church property, and to continue our ministries within our vision of, “Gods work.  Our hands.”  Please consider including an additional pledge to our building fund when completing your Commitment Card. 

We invite and encourage you and your family to participate in the MAKE IT SIMPLE activities.

Sincerely,
                      
Brenda L. Schroeder                                                   Pastor Clint Schneckloth
MAKE IT SIMPLE Committee Member