SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH ~ 5:00 PM
OAK PARK SHELTER #8
The Evangelism Team will host the Annual Church Picnic in the Park.  Come and enjoy the food, fellowship and fun.

We will begin with Worship at 5 pm followed by Potluck Supper and Games. Hotdogs, marshmallows and drinks will be provided.  Everyone bring a dish to share and your own eating and drinking utensils.

The picnic and worship will take the place of the 5 p.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary.

From Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey

In the aftermath of flooding in the Dakotas and the Upper Midwest in
the last few days, I ask United Methodists of the Dakotas Conference to do several things.  First, pray for those who have been hurt by natural disasters and those who seek to respond to them.  Already, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is responding to those hardest hit by flooding, major storms and tornadoes and earthquakes here in the United States.  Through local United Methodist churches and trained disaster response workers, UMCOR is providing immediate relief, assistance with cleanup and rebuilding, pastoral counseling and case management.
      You can help!  Donations can be given through your church offering, using the designated Advance #901670, Disaster Response, United States.  Your local congregation will be given credit for your donation when it sends your gifts through the Dakotas Conference Treasurer.  Remember, 100% of every UMCOR donation is provided to the UMCOR relief designation; administration for UMCOR is cared for through the One Great Hour of Sharing offering.

Volunteers are needed to help care for the flowers around the church during the summer.  Volunteers will be asked to water, remove dead flowers and weed the beds as needed.  Please sign up on the calendar out in the Narthex.

AUGUST 19TH
As we clean out closets, cupboards and storage areas, those items can be brought in and placed in the Fellowship Hall closet anytime from now until August 18th for the rummage sale.

Jamestown College July 17-20

“I Believe in Jesus” ~ led by Rev. Kenrad Pederson
The study deals with four key components, namely a. the gift of faith in Jesus Christ, b. the meaning of faith in Jesus, c. who’s faith counts and d. faith in Jesus in a post-modern world.

“Israel and Palestine” ~ led by Rev. Jerry Bass�
The purpose of this study is to help participants to learn about the history and complexities of relationships between Israel and Palestine.  We will explore and understand the concepts of security and freedom that dominate the lives of these peoples.  This study will challenge participants to move through tolerance and respect to achieve a just peace.

“Giving Our Hearts Away: Native American Survival” ~ led by Bob and Ada Lower
Nowhere else in the theology and praxis of mission has there been more change in what was formally called “home mission” than the ways in which the UMC relates to Native American peoples.  From a history of collaboration with war on native peoples and the attempt to eliminate native religion and culture.  The United Methodist Church has moved to a spirit that strives for understanding and acceptance.

Scholarships for one half of tuition available for first time participants.  One per local unit.

Registration forms available at the church at both entrances.  Registration deadline: July 7th.

Minot Ecumenical Association is reviving a Vacation Bible School program called Under God’s Canopy.  The VBS program will be held in the Jefferson School neighborhood on July 6th through July 9th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Metigoshe Ministries will be responsible for planning and presenting the program lessons.  The program targets Jefferson area youth in grades one through six.

St Joseph’s Community Health Foundation provided the Minot Ecumenical Association with a generous matching grant allowing for the renewal of the Jefferson School VBS program.  

Vincent Church will be expected to be responsible for one of the five nights.  We will need volunteers to help serve a meal for approximately 120 youth, help set up the area and clean up the area (tents, chairs, tables), and provide assistance to the Metigoshe staff.  Please contact our church office (838-4425) if you are interested in volunteering.

The Minot Ecumenical Association is comprised of the following area churches: Vincent UMC, Faith UMC, Congregational UCC, and All Saints Episcopal.

The program was originally called Children of the Harvest.  Vincent Church was an active participant in the program during the early 2000s.  The program was discontinued in 2006.

A.  Plant three rows of Peas:
Peace of mind, Peace of heart, Peace of soul

B.  Plant four rows of Squash:
Squash gossip, Squash indifference, Squash grumbling, Squash selfishness

C.  Plant six rows of Lettuce:
Lettuce be faithful, Lettuce be kind, Lettuce be patient, Lettuce be honest, Lettuce be obedient, Lettuce love one another

NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS
D.  Turnip for meetings, Turnip for service, Turnip to help one another

TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME:
 E.   Thyme for God, Thyme for family, Thyme for friends

The Sanctuary Choir will meet and sing June 15th for the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service.  We will meet in the Chapel and rehearse at 9:00 a.m.  This is a great time to give singing in the choir a try ? Please join us.

Beginning Wednesday, June 11th, we will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30 p.m.  You will bring your own food to eat (BYOF) and eat from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Then from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. we will have a short, but meaningful worship service led by Pastor Rick.

Please try to support this service if you can’t make the 5:00 p.m. Saturday evening service or the Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 10TH
ALL men are invited for breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10th.  Come and join us for a great breakfast, fellowship and discussion.  We conclude at 8:00 a.m.

Sunday, June 8th at 2:00 p.m. Heritage Singers will host the Battle Creek Boychoir from Michigan in a joint performance at the Anne Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University.�

The Education Team announces the following dates and time for Vacation Bible School.  VBS at Vincent UMC will take place Sunday, August 10th through Wednesday, August 13th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. VBS is open to all children Preschool (ages 3&4) - Grade 6.  Bring a friend to VBS this summer. Thank you to the VBS planning team: Terry Van Berkom, Miranda Schuler, Kami Espe and Rev. Michelle Brennan.

We are looking for a 2008-2009 Fall Theme and are asking the congregation for a theme idea.  We have had “Vincent’s Poppin,” and “Here’s the Scoop.” Please call the church office at 838-4425 with your idea.