Church Calendar of events
Volunteer Schedule
 

spReview of VBS
     The Fisherman's Story VBS was held June 24-27, 2007.  Eight boys and girls attended the four days of learning how Jesus is More than just a man.  They saw a drama unfold each day that told the story of Peter as he followed Jesus and later was led by the Holy Spirit.  Children also made crafts, played games, had snacks and sang.  Songs learned to sing to their family and friends on the last night were:  More than Just a Man,  Come Follow Me,  Do to Others,  Love the Lord,  He Is Powerful,  Everything We Need.
     The ten youth and adults who led the VBS enjoyed each day as much as the children.  It was amazing and a good gift for all of us.  Thank you to all the teachers, helpers and the children for another wonderful Vacation Bible School!
 

Members wanted for C.E. Committee
     If you are interested in becoming a member of the Christian Education Committee, please let us know.  We would be happy to have new members of ALL ages!!  Our meetings are the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
 

Operation Christmas Child
     Now that summer is about half over, please be thinking of how you will fill your Operation Christmas Child box.  If you still do not have one, there are still a few boxes left on a table in the Fellowship Hall.  Many school supply sales have started so check the ads for great ideas to fill your box.  You may bring your box to the church as soon as it is filled and enclosed instructions completed.  The final collection date is the end of October.
 

Sunday School Starts September 9 !!
     The first day of Sunday School is September 9.  This will be extra special because every child or youth who brings a friend to class that day will receive a surprise. Next month's newsletter will reveal the surprise!!  Adults should bring a friend to class also, but they will receive the surprise only if they read this newsletter and ask about it.
 

Adult Sunday School Class Topic
     The fall Adult class will be studying the good, bad ,ugly and beautiful life of King David.  The study will be led by CLP Doug Rosendahl and will be sure to spark your interest.  Please invite a friend and come!!  We have lots of room for a big class in the Fellowship Hall!! Coffee will be served. The starting class is September 9.

Presbytery Mission Trips
John KJIOX Presbytery has planned 3 mission trips to help
people in need. There is time for you to become involved.
1.  Mission to Greensburg, Kansas, to help with clean up
and/or rebuilding after the town of Greensburg was
completely destroyed by a tornado. Working with the
Mennonite Disaster Service. Sometime in September.
2. Mission to Louisiana to help with the Presbytery of
South Louisiana's Project Homecoming. Will help rebuild
hurricane damaged homes for individuals who are low and
very low income. Working with Presbyterian Disaster
Assistance. October 27-November 3.
3. Mission to the Gulf- working with other Presbyteries
within the Synod of Lakes and Prairies for ajoint mission
trip. January 20-25. Registration deadline is November
15,2007.
For more information contact the Presbytery office at I -
800-424-7935.
Talk to Walt Gilbertson about his experiences with a
Presbytery mission trip last year.
Financial support will be available from Grace Church.
Consider being a part of one of these Mission trips.

Jazz Picnic Worship
Sunday, August 5, JayCee Pavilion
10:30 a.m.
Potluck to foUow (bring a dish)
bring your own utensils and dishes

Brief History of Frank Hill German Presbyterian Church
Arndt & Anna Warnken in 1872 gave seven acres of land in Warren Township for the purpose of establishing a church.
On June 2, 1873 two acres of the seven were mortgaged which provided $500 to build the church, a frame building put up
in 1874. Arndt was the great grandfather of the Haedtke children, three of which were members of Grace Church: Willard,
Ervin & Ruth Haedtke Giverson.
Organized in 1873, the ministers were John L. Funk, Jacob Schaeder, John Leirer and August Bush. Membership was said
to be 24, consisting of original members Lafky's, Hurzwurm & Loerch. In later years. Rev. George Reibert of the
Presbyterian Church in Winona served Frank Hill also.
In 1878, property was given for the cemetery. The Frank Hill Cemetery Association was organized in 1962.
The last service held in the church was the funeral of Wm H. Lafkey, July 3, 1963, who is the father of Ray & Daryl Lafky
and grandfather of Holly Martin.
(Directions: Hwy 43 to Cty Rd 12 - turn right on 12-go two miles)

Thank You, Walt Gilbertson, for building our
garbage can storage. It looks great! Thank You,
Mel Rennells, for adding additional space to our sign
outside. And thank you to all who have been busy
working at church these past few months. Your work
is appreciated!

NOTE: Presbyterian Women's Board will meet on
Monday, August 6'\ at 1:00 p.m. in the office. We
will be planning our Bazaar.

PER CAPITA
We are a little short of our budgeted goal for
Per Capita. If you can pay your share - $23.90 per
communicant member -it will be greatly
appreciated. Thank you.

CONCERNS
Thank you for your prayers for Donniee Knumm
and his family. Doimie is in California and his wife
and young son are in Germany. Please continue to
keep them in your prayers for family relationship
problems. Thank you.
Emily Knimm, Donnie's mother.
Helen Walter's sister. Rose Lee, died on June 28.
We extend out sympathy to Helen and her family.
Tom Griesel has been diagnosed with cancer. He
is in Florida.  Our prayers are with him and his
family.
Remember to keep Del & Debbie Braaksma in
your prayers for their work in South Bor, Tambura,
Yambio and Yei Sudan as they seek to bring about
reconciliation with inter-ethnic groups.

NEW ADDRESS: The williams Family
2213 29" Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 5540
612-724-4301
 

   Cookbooks are in and available
for sale. Cooking with Grace has 400 recipes in a 3-ring
binder format and costs $10.00. Proceeds go to help with
this year's budget. Please spread the word, they make
great gifts for Christmas, weddings, birthdays, or just
because. Get yours today!

0 CIRCLE II will meet in Fellowship Hall on
Wednesday, August 8* at 1:30 p.m. Corrine Noonan
will be the hostess. Visitors are always welcom

Old Fashioned Country Service"
at Frank Hill Presbyterian Church
County Road 12 (between Wyattville and Wilson)
Sunday, August 26,2007
4:30 p.m.