Thank you to all who donated and worked to make the block party a success. Special thanks to the Worship Committee and the IT Committee who made this happen.

There was a "Free Will" offering bucket and $100.51 was collected and deposited. It may be used towards our next event.

The Worship Committee would like to thank all of you for all your support for our Block Party event that took place on Sunday, July 17, 2022! It was amazing to see everyone from Wesley come together and help out wherever needed so that we could provide a fun event for our neighborhood. It was truly seeing the Body of Christ in action!

The day was filled with all sorts of fun activities—food, snow cones, popcorn, water inflatables, music, dunk tank, yard games, water balloon volleyball and water balloon fights, a bubble pond for little ones, and lots of fellowship. We had about 250 people attend!

We are hoping to plan some more community events throughout the year so that we can continue to get to know the people in our neighborhood. Stay tuned!

How to Collect or Donate Supplies

• Donations are accepted year-round. Bring donations directly to The Banquet Downtown, 900 E 8th Street, from 9:00 am–5:00 pm. Please call 605.335.7066 so that we may assist you in unloading your items. Please note: we are unable to accept items during our distribution days Aug. 2-4, 10-12 & 18-20.
• Submit a message below or call The Banquet at 605.335.7066 if you need boxes, posters, school supply lists or if you have any questions.

Tuff Home in Hills, MN: Jackie Dreyer

Good Sam / Hill: Linda Varud,

Leisure Living in Hartford: Nona Robinson

Southridge: Guy Varud; Cleova Frahm;

VA in Luverne: Bob Morrison

2204 E. 11th: Deb Stoakes

Our Sympathy - Nila Hendriks and family on the death of Klaas

Bob Morrison- recuperating at home after fall

Aggie Borman - recovering from a heart transplant

Brooklyn - a little girl who has been coming to church - diminished lung capacity

Bob and Barbara Gran- both doing well after undergoing medical procedures

Pastor Laura Borman - done with chemotherapy

Aleene Williams - biopsies are negative! checkup in 6 months, thankful for all the prayers

Lynn Margeson - high blood pressure and tests

Dave Garcia - will start chemo soon for cancer diagnosis

Ernie Griner - tests to see what's wrong

Mike Renken -prayers for healing

Lea Watson's grandson Brock - prayers for healing

Sandy - Bernie McCabe's daughter, ongoing illness

Guy and Linda Varud - both are struggling and in need of prayers

Lynn Margeson's sister Marti Swearingen recovering from heart transplant surgery on 11-3

Carmen Britt - Sister Kim and Brother-in-law, Dave - prayers needed

Trish Garcia - surgery in Rochester went well, prayers for continued healing

Kolby Bohmbach – Continued prayers for good test results

Felsheim Family – working to keep Bennett safe

Karen Renken- continued prayers for healing

Bob Whiting’s daughter Robyn – needs a kidney transplant

Nila & Karen’s sister-in-law Karen - continued prayers

José Garcia’s mom, Maria Herrera - breast cancer

Income 7 Months 2022------ ------------$99,389.33

Expense 7 Months 2022----------------($109,122.99)

Health Rebate from Dakota Conference $16,486.57

Income exceed Expense ------------------ $6,752.91

Don Armstrong, Treasurer

Balance 6/30/2022-------------------------$15,573.13

Donations July--------------------------------$1,280.00

Disbursements- electronic improvements ($5,091.46)

Interest earned: ------------------------------------$2.09

Balance 7/31/2022 -------------------------$12,493.89

Donna Wallin, Treasurer

In the last newsletter I discussed the reasons we are changing and how the national office decided which changes needed to be made, including a new name and logo.

Change is hard at the beginning, messy in the middle and gorgeous in the end.

Viewing Change as Positive---Keeping a Positive Mindset

There are 4 things to keep in mind when change happens, whether it is your choice or not. In the beginning, this is a conscious exercise. Eventually, it becomes part of your mental practice.

1. Worrying will NEVER change the outcome. Let go of the things you cannot control.

2. The impact of most changes will be temporary. If it isn't temporary, adapt. Don't focus on what you are losing because of the change. Focus on what is being gained. If you struggle to see the change from another perspective, ask others who are known to have a positive mindset how they see the change. A Chinese Proverb says, "When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills." Build the windmills and stay positive so you can easily adapt to the changes that are coming.

3. Things change, people change, but GOD remains. Try talking to God about it.

4. Look for the lesson and/or opportunity. "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."- C.S. Lewis

Mark 2:21-22 – New Wineskins

What Happens In the Wineskin?

Jody Gattey, a self-described student and teacher of the Bible for over 40 years on Quora.com, tells us that while grape juice is originally put into a new wineskin, it begins to change when a process called fermentation begins. Fermentation is a process in which yeast grows and begins to change the grape juice into wine. As the yeast grows, the wineskin grows and stretches to its capacity to accommodate the newly transformed grape juice, which is now wine.

If the original wineskin is emptied and you attempt to refill it with more grape juice, the fermentation process will begin again. Remember, the old wineskin is already stretched to capacity. So, the old wineskin is attempting to maintain its previous shape and size AND accommodate the growth required by the contents. The old wineskin cannot maintain its previous structure while attempting to grow and support new changes.

Why Do We Need New Wineskins?

United Methodist Women has come to a point where it is ready to make new wine in a new wineskin. We have been served well by the structure and programs contained within the old wineskin. Many of the things that we have loved about United Methodist Women are part of the grapes that have been used to make the wine in the old wineskins and will be part of the grapes that will make the wine in the new wineskins.

I will continue to share the new vision for United Women in Faith with you each month. But, as Betty Davis said, “Buckle up. We’re in for a bumpy ride.” We, as leaders are called to smooth out some of those bumps and in the end it will be gorgeous.

Dawn Armstrong, President United Women in Faith

The end of July I will have follow-up testing and the results of those scans will determine if further treatment is necessary.

Loving the Community of Faith,

Pastor Laura and Darold

Travis makes weekly trips to the University of Minnesota and Uncle Roy (of Palm Sunday donkey fame) goes with him.

Thank you so much for your very real support in covering gas and hotel costs during this time of waiting.

Aggie, Travis and Oliver Borman

Wednesdays - Prayer Shawl at 9 am on August 3, 17, 31

August 1 - Worship Meeting at 5:30 pm

August 8th - 10th Summer's Last Blast Camp

August 8th - 11th Delta Dental

August 31st - First night of WOW

Coming up:

September 11th - Sunday School Starts

September 13th - Tuesday Night Bible Study starts

Ahoy Matey’s! Be on the lookout for pirates! Join us in the fellowship hall on August 9th, for a fun filled night and program and then the ice cream social! 7 p.m is curtain time!

Besides planning the program, we have also been busy with fishing at the outdoor campus, finishing up golf lessons, going to the fun hydrant parties sponsored by the city fire and police departments, and of course swimming. The kids keep working on learning and retaining their learning every day by reading or doing math games, playing educational board games and doing projects.

Hope to see you on August 9th at 7 p.m.! Summer programming ends on August 12th.