The latest edition of the Spark Family magazine has arrived. Please feel free to take home an issue. They are available at both entrances to the Sanctuary. This is a great resource for families with toddlers up to 6th grade! The first page of the story is geared for younger children and the second page of the story is geared for 3rd – 6th grade.

Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church has provided a meal for 40 the first Friday of every month for many years. This is a wonderful opportunity for families or a group of friends. Check your calendars and choose a month for 2018. Reserve your month by contacting Cheri Moe 952-431-5226 or moeclana@aol.com. She will provide you recipes for a crowd. Thriven members are eligible to apply for a Thrivent Action grant to cover the cost of the meal and purchase supplies for Our Saviour’s Shelter continuing needs.

On October 29, Alexis Lee Jacoby, along with her family and the congregation, celebrated her Affirmation of Baptism.

Join us on Wednesday morning for Bible Study at 10:00. The informal study will explore the Book of Ecclesiastes. And yes, coffee and treats are a part of every Wednesday morning.

The prayer ministry group would welcome anyone who would like to join them on Tuesday mornings in the Christy Room at 9:15-10:00 a.m.  Please contact Janna Haug, Deb Gilroy or Linda Nelson for more information if you are interested.

Thank you for your generous support of the college care packages. Thanks to you…the packages are filled with lots of healthy snacks, (and some candy too!), tools for studying and staying healthy plus a few things that are “just for fun”. The cards the kids made on Sunday will absolutely make them smile The packages will arrive just in time for final exams.

Thank you for your amazing response to the winter coat/gear drive! PPL came to pick up the 181 donations just before Thanksgiving – wow! Their van was FULL of winter coats, hats, gloves, snow pants, snow boots, scarves, sweaters, fleece tops, blankets, socks and long underwear. Thank you for helping take care of others in our community in need of help!

Thank you to Lee and Marlene Wilson for providing the beautiful Christmas pots placed on either side of the 21st Street entrance. We appreciate adornment of the entrance to the church for the season.

Women of LOTI, do you love to read? Are you interested in exploring your faith in fiction and non-fiction writings sure to stir the soul? If your answer is a resounding YES, consider joining LOTI’s new book club!

Please contact Debra Gilroy or Linda Nelson if you are interested. We will then schedule a brief informational session to set a meeting date and book selection. Our goal is to meet every one to two months. First meeting will be in January 2018