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Christ Community Church
July 2007
(218) 963-2626
“Thanks…Amen!”
Earlier this year I introduced a phrase that’s very fitting for us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of
Christ Community Church. For all that has been we say “Thanks”…for all that is yet to come we say
“Amen!”
God has faithfully guided His ministry here according to His purposes and plans and He has always
provided for His ministry abundantly and even beyond our desires and expectations. There have been times
along the way when we have been anxious. Sometimes we have worried about whether or not we’ll make it.
At other times we’ve grieved and mourned, or groaned and complained about the difficulties we’ve had to
endure. Yet all the time God has been faithful. He has never failed us nor has He forsaken us!
Our 25 year history reminds me of the 2000 year history of God’s people that’s recorded in the Old
Testament. Life wasn’t always easy. Things didn’t always go the way God’s people wanted them to go or
even the way they thought things should go. Often the choices God’s people made simply
got them into trouble. Still God was with them. He took them back time and again. He
restored their fortunes, redeemed their souls, forgave their sins, recharted their course,
and reinstituted His plan! Sometimes when God’s blessings were abundant and very
obvious, His people would become “smug” and self-satisfied” because things were going
so well. Then they would forget Who had brought them to this point and provided for them
all the good things they had. God would call them back to Himself and plead with them to
trust in Him, living as His grateful people following His plan. When they would not, He
would allow difficult times to come so that His people would have to turn back to Him and
trust Him. Sounds a lot like us, doesn’t it? It seems that sometimes we need to be
stretched beyond ourselves in order to learn (again) that God is able to do that which we
are not!
In our short 25 year history we, too, have experienced many of the same cycles of
life that the Bible tells us are common for God’s people. Through it all we have a story to tell…a story of God’s
faithfulness and enduring love…a story that blesses us as we look back and encourages us as we look ahead!
And so…
For all that has been we say “Thanks”…for all that is yet to come we say “Amen!”
Pastor Dave
Hey teens…
If you haven’t signed up for the trip to Yellowstone and the
Grand Tetons and you think you want to go…you better call
Pastor Dave (839-8972) right away! There’s only two spots
left in the van!
You should also get registered for the August
Trip to Valley Fair, the Mall of America and the
Twins game. If you need a registration form, you can get
one at the church or email Pastor Dave
([email protected]) and he’ll email one out to you.
July 2007
SUNDAY
1
Christ Community Church, Nisswa
MONDAY
2
TUESDAY
3
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
4 Independence Day 5
8:45 AM – Prayer
9:00 AM – Sunday School
10:00 AM – Coffee & Rolls
10:15 AM – WORSHIP
NO “Breaking Free”
Women’s Bible Study
9
10
8:45 AM – Prayer
9:00 AM – Sunday School
10:00 AM – Coffee & Rolls
10:15 AM – WORSHIP
6:30 PM – Craft Night
16
6:30 PM – “Breaking Free”
Women’s Bible Study
24
8:45 AM – Prayer
9:00 AM – Sunday School
10:00 AM – Coffee & Rolls
10:15 AM – WORSHIP
30
Youth Return
from Teton Trip
12
13
4:30 PM -- Weske/Lauer
Wedding
14
10:30 AM – World Wide
Church of God
7:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal
18
19
20
21
7:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal
25
6:30 PM – Leadership Team
26
27
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Youth Group Trip to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons – July 23rd – July 29th
6:30 PM - Craft Night
8:45 AM – Prayer
9:00 AM – Sunday School
10:00 AM – Coffee & Rolls
10:15 AM – WORSHIP
7
10:30 AM - World Wide
Church of God
23
29
6:30 PM – “Breaking Free”
Women’s Bible Study
17
8:45 AM – Prayer
9:00 AM – Sunday School
10:00 AM – Coffee & Rolls
10:15 AM – WORSHIP
22
5:00 PM – Wedding Rehearsal
NO Choir Rehearsal
11
SATURDAY
10:30 AM – World Wide
Church of God
11:00 AM – Care & Share
Ministry Team Meeting
11:30 AM - Salad Luncheon
15
6
(Office Closed)
4:30 PM -- Common Ground
Mini Golf at Pirate’s Cove
8
FRIDAY
6:30 PM – “Breaking Free”
Women’s Bible Study
31
10:30 AM - World Wide
Church of God - POTLUCK
7:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal
August 1
August 2
August 3
August 4
10:30 AM - World Wide
Church of God - POTLUCK
6:30 PM – “Breaking Free”
Women’s Bible Study
7:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal
5:00 PM -- Mission Fest
Potluck BBQ at Pastor Dave &
Julie’s home
Christ
Community
Church
FAMILY
STEWARDSHIP
REPORT
Submitted by: Don Jensen, Financial Secretary
Sunday Offerings
June 3rd
June 10th
June 17th
June 24th
Year to Date
Sunday Offerings
$1,689
$4,788
$2,580
$8,819
Actual
Budget
Difference
$117,249
$113,231
$4,018
Our budget year is from Oct. 1, 2006-Sept. 30, 2007.
We give thanks to God and to each one of you for your faithfulness in
giving. As you can see, our income to date is running a little
behind our anticipated budget. Each of us must prayerfully
consider our pattern of giving and seek God’s direction so that we are
offering to Him what He desires from us.
If you are giving CASH, and would like a record of your giving for Income Tax purposes, you need to put your cash in an envelope with
your name and address on it. If you do this, you will receive a receipt for your gifts at the end of the year. Thank you!
This year we are celebrating our
25th Anniversary at Christ
Community Church
Common Ground
Sunday July 1st
If you would like to show your skills at golf, this
event is for you. Come and enjoy miniature golf
at the beautiful Pirates Cove.
The cost is $5 per person. Please purchase your
tickets from Pastor Dave.
(This month the event is for adults only.)
Baptism…
August 5th we will be celebrating our
salvation at our Annual Baptismal Service.
If you would like to be baptized please let
Pastor Dave know, 963-2626.
August 4th and 5th we will come together as a
congregation and rejoice in God’s work over
the last 25 years.
He has blessed us
tremendously and we will see those blessings
through our missionaries that will be
attending. Saturday evening we will enjoy a
BBQ at Pastor Dave and Julie’s home and do
some reminising with each other and our
missionaries. August 5th we gather to enjoy
a continental breakfast and learn about our
ministry teams and missionaries while we
enjoy music by Dick and Carol Larson. The
morning service will be followed by a picnic
and our annual baptism. We look forward to
having you share this very special day with
us.
Children’s and Youth Ministries
Hello from the Children and Youth Ministry Team of Christ Community Church. It's great to take this opportunity
to share with each of you what it is that our Team does and the great people who God has asked to help serve on
this Team. One of the main goals of this Ministry Team for this year is to increase the number of people joining us
for Sunday School and for Wednesday Night AWANA and Youth programs. It is the responsibility of everyone in
the church to guide our children in the way of the Lord. Here are some of the different areas of ministry through
which you can get involved in the lives of the wonderful kids who are the future of Christ Community Church.
 Nursery led by Tina Beck and DeLynn Howard. These ladies have put together a great volunteer staff of
loving and caring individuals to watch over the youngest of our congregation so that parents can have the
opportunity to worship each week. Ages that are served are infant to 3 years old. They have set up a
schedule of volunteers so that the volunteers only serve a couple of times a year. Remember, if you'd like a
turn in the nursery, talk to Tina or DeLynn.
 Children’s Church led by Deb Schleusner. Deb has headed up this area for quite a few years. We are
blessed to have her not only teach the children but also recruit others like you to have the opportunity to
work with a great group of kids ages 4 years old through 2nd grade. Children’s Church is not Sunday School.
Rather it is a time for the younger kids to learn about Jesus during our regular worship service. Volunteers
are needed. If you would like to step forward and be blessed by teaching this great bunch of kids, see Deb.

Sunday School (9:00 am until 10:00 am) led by Deb Schleusner. Deb has headed this area up for quite a
while as well. This year the Lord called Lori Hall to help Deb out not only with teaching but also with
recruiting great people like Tammy Tkalcich to help teach. A new Sunday School program will be starting
this Fall. Anyone interested in helping teach our children’s Sunday School class, talk to Lori or Deb.

Youth led by Tim and Dawn Norton. We finished up our first year of working with the youth (not only
from our Church family but also many kids that don't have a Church home.) A lot of what is taught comes
from questions the kids ask. It seems to amaze the kids when they ask a question about things that concern
them in today’s world and then discover how the Bible is able to give them the answers. The Youth are also
involved in B.A.Y Rallies which happen 3 times a year during the school year. It's a time where our kids have
the ability to share in worship together with other youth groups around the Brainerd Lakes area. This year
during our Wednesday Night Youth Group we will be learning how to share our faith with others. From time
to time chaperones are needed for various Youth trips and activities. If you are willing to volunteer for one
of these great opportunities, please let Tim or Dawn know.

AWANA (AWANA stands for Approved Workman Are Not Afraid) led by Jim Fox. Jim is definitely not
afraid to hold down the position of AWANA Commander…one of the toughest positions in Children’s
Ministry. It’s tough because Jim has to coordinate many teachers, volunteers and listeners to all come
together each and every Wednesday night to help teach the Word of God to kids from 3 years of age
through 6th grade. AWANA is an international organization that provides teaching curriculum using age
appropriate books and materials to help our teachers and volunteers teach the Word of God. You can be
joyfully rewarded if you join up to help with the AWANA Program. There are many ways you can contribute.
Just ask Jim Fox and he'll plug you in.
As you can see we are always in need of help. (In fact, right now we’re recruiting volunteers to help with
Vacation Bible School in August!) We'd love to have you join us. Whether it’s every once in a while or every week,
we'll work with you. When you look at each of these elements of the Children and Youth Ministry Team, remember,
we couldn't do it without first and foremost Jesus Christ and the faithful servants of Christ Community Church.
We are forever grateful for all of the volunteers that give so lovingly of their time.
Thanks and God Bless,
Tim Norton
July Birthdays
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5
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25
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BENJAMIN BOBERG
JOHN WIANKOWSKI
RUTH RIEDL
CHARLES WOODWICK
TAYLOR NOYES
TRAVIS CIZEK
ANDREW JAUCHEN
JOSHUA CARLSON
MICHAEL R. CHANDLER II
ROSIE MITCHELL
ARVID FORSSI
DON MASON
DAVID KALMBACHER
DELYNN HOWARD
HANNAH KALMBACHER
MARK KRIVICH
CODY CARLSON
LEONA RHEA
KIM BLAKEMAN
RACHEL MITCHELL
ANDREW KORF
June Anniversaries
8
8
13
21
28
TOM & JILL VICE
STEWART & HEATHER MILLS,
III
DAVID & ELAINE BAUDOIN
JAMES & SHEILA FOX
VICTOR & JENNIFER WALLIN
Partners In Prayer – July 2007
We invite you to join together in lifting up many of our faith family who
need an extra measure of God’s grace as they fight with illness, face
surgery, gain strength in recovery and healing, grieve the loss of loved
ones, search for new employment, and seek God’s will for their lives.
We Praise God for answered prayer!
Please be praying for:
Bob & Betty Hanson
April Burnard
Kris Driessen
Makayla Anderson
Leona Rhea
Kim Gunderson’s grandma
Mary Hudson
Darrell Peterson
Emily Mitchell
Wayne Thomsen
Jason Whitlock’s dad
Mark Kuschke
Sandee Jensen
LaRee Garland
Tricia Mishica
Mike Guinn
Patty Kitzberger’s sister Dina
Ray Simenstad’s sister Mary Niesler
Margie Moberg and Margie’s daughter-in-law Randi
Helen’s son Brad, great-grandson Blake
Lori Hall’s nephew Scott Storms
our missionaries, Jason & Tracey Whitlock, as they relocate
…our service men & women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan
…our Pastor and Julie
…our church
…the many ministries that we are involved in and the people that God is
reaching through them…
Vacation Bible School dates
are set for this summer!
Make plans now to join us for
VBS on August 13th-16th.
VBS
runs from 6:00-8:00 PM. We do
serve supper beforehand (at 5:15
PM) so parents don’t need to rush
home from work and fix supper
before you come!
We have a sign up sheet in the
church
lobby
for
“adult
volunteers”…please
plan
on
helping us and sign up soon!
Thanks!
(Registration materials for your
kids will be coming out soon!)
REMEMBER…
To Thank God for the
freedoms we enjoy!
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Christ Community Church
24646 Hazelwood Drive
PO Box 627
Nisswa, MN 56468
(218) 963-2626
July 2007
News & Views - A Monthly Publication of Christ Community Church
Volume 13, Issue 7
CARE AND SHARE
“SALAD LUNCHEON”
Join us after church on Sunday…July
…from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
8th…
for our Care and Share fundraiser… OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Care and Share does a great job of reaching out to those in need. Please
come and support these individuals that really have a heart for God!