Park Days this Wed. July 27 @ 11 am!

Park Days is meeting this week, Wednesday, July 27 at 11 am! Park Days is a fun time to meet with other parents and their kids to play and fellowship at Farquar Park in Apple Valley. Parents and kids meet at 11 am to whenever you need to leave. Pack a lunch and stay awhile! Park Days provides the perfect opportunity to invite friends and neighbors who are not from SSEFC to a casual and fun setting. So mark your calendars, invite some friends and see you at the park the following Wednesdays of the Summer: July 27, August 10 & 24. Questions? Call Katie Rodgers at 952-997-3686.

Next Book Club Meeting: Thurs. Aug. 11 @ 7 pm

The next Book Club gathering is Thursday, August 11, 7 pm at Ring Mountain Café. We will discuss the novel, The Secret Life of Becky Miller by Sharon Hinck. Some ladies have mentioned that the book has been difficult to find. If you are willing to lend your copy, let Sharon Moore know. And if you still need a copy of the book or have any other questions about the book club, send Sharon an email at bookclub@ssefc.org.

Synopsis of The Secret Life of Becky Miller: Becky Miller is a young mom who wants to do Big Things for God. Her vivid daydreams help her cope with the pressure to be a Wonderful Wife and Marvelous Mother. Yet the tape going through her mind continues to play: Your mission: support your husband when he loses his job, nurture an eccentric circle of friends, raise perfect Christian children, cook delicious meals in a spotless kitchen, lead the women's ministry at church, and live a life filled with Meaning and Purpose. How does this supermom react when her grand plans start to fall apart? What will it take for her to turn off the tape and listen to God's voice instead?

Our next good reads and the dates we will meet to discuss (Thursdays, 7 pm at Ring Mountain Café): September 8 – Tending Roses by Lisa Wingate; and October 20 – Under the Cajun Moon by Mindy Starns Clark.

VBS begins this Sunday the 24th!

SonSurf VBS starts this Sunday evening the 24th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm and goes through Thursday evening. If you haven't registered your kids/grand kids and their friends, go to ssefc.org. And it's not too late to invite friends and more friends. Please be praying for this week of outreach. Here are some items to pray for below. Thank you! Please pray...

- that the children may come to know and trust Jesus for the first time

- that those who have already made a commitment to Christ would be strengthened in their faith

- for our staff to clearly communicate the love of Christ in all we say and do

- that we clearly and boldly communicate the gospel message

- for safety, fun and learning for all who attend and serve

4 Important SSEFC Announcements!

1. SSEFC is now on Facebook! “Like” our page to get SSEFC updates and information on your news feed. Look for our church logo!

2. Park Days will meet the coming Wednesdays of the summer: July 13 and 27, and August 10 and 24 at 11 am at Farquar Park in Apple Valley. Join us for a fun time with other church friends! Invite your neighbors. Bring your own picnic lunch. Questions? Call Katie Rodgers at 952-997-3686.

3. Love to read? Join the SSEFC Women’s Book Club! Our next book is My Heart Remembers by Kim Vogel Sawyer. We will discuss the book on Thursday, July 21 at 7 pm at Ring Mountain Café in Eagan.

4. SonSurf VBS is coming soon! Sunday to Thursday, July 24-28 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Please register your kids at ssefc.org today! Catch the wave and keep inviting your friends to VBS! It’s all about reaching out to those who need to know about Jesus. Come Friday, July 15, 10 am to 2 pm to help turn SSEFC into a Beach Zone! Come help decorate when you can; leave when you must. Lunch will be provided.

Important VBS Announcements!

VBS is Sunday – Thursday, July 24- 28 from 6:30-8:30 pm! It's coming fast folks!

All VBS Staff: We will meet to decorate for VBS on Friday, July 15 from 10 am-2 pm. We need your help bringing the beach to our building! Come when you can; lunch will be provided. This is a great way for you to get involved if you can't help out the actual week of VBS.

Our last SonSurf VBS staff orientation is Thursday, July 14 at 7-8 pm at SSEFC. Please attend if you have not yet attended an orientation.

Parents, please don’t forget to register your kids for VBS! Use the online registration at ssefc.org or visit the VBS table in the foyer for a registration form.

Kids, catch the wave and invite a friend to VBS! Be sure to bring them a registration form as an invite! This is what it is all about...OUTREACH...please bring your friends!

We still need snack and craft donations! Visit the VBS table in the foyer at SSEFC for more information. VBS is in need of donated craft materials. Flip-flops and other craft materials can be dropped off in the labeled bin in the foyer at SSEFC. Other craft supply needs include tie-dye kits, packs of white t-shirts, and small spiral memo pads. See the VBS craft supply poster in the foyer if you are interested in donating an item.

Please PRAY for this great VBS OUTREACH! Pray that all service areas are filled, pray for safety and fun for all, pray that many invited children attend and that decisions are made to follow Jesus! Thank you!

Wear Your Red Jubilee Shirt Sunday, July 10!

This Sunday, July 10, please show your past and present support of Jubilee by wearing your red Jubilee shirts to church!

Want to be involved with Jubilee? This one-day event coming soon on Saturday, September 17 from 10 am to 3 pm seeks to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need in our surrounding community. Contact Lyle and Kathy Luppes at jubilee@ssefc.org with questions about Jubilee or to find out where/how you can serve. The next planning meetings are Tuesdays, July 12 and 26 at 7 pm at River Valley Church in Apple Valley (14898 Energy Way).

Two ways you can help NOW: (1) If you would like to give a monetary donation to Jubilee, write a check to SSEFC and write “jubilee” in the memo. You can place it in the offering plate, or drop off in the office or the wood box in the East Hallway. (2) And remember that our church is continuing to collect 100 oz. bottles of laundry detergent to give away at Jubilee. Toothpaste and packs of 4 toilette paper is also greatly needed. Thank you!

Visit http://www.jubileemn.org/ for more information about Jubilee. Watch a short video at this site from last year’s Jubilee to get a good picture of what this event is all about.