Ready, Set, GO!!!

At the end of the summer I am always very careful about how I talk with my educator friends.  I have spent a few weeks already holding my tongue and treading lightly in conversations and current events.  And I have to say it is really hard because this is one of my favorite seasons...it includes county fairs and state fairs (which I will unabashedly tell you that the Minnesota State Fair is the best!!!)  This season includes a change in the weather which means sunnier skies at the beach in Ventura.  But best of all - for parents, social butterflies and serious students - SCHOOL STARTS!!!

Well there it is - the cat is out of the bag . . . sorry teacher friends - free bird summer is over (it'll be back in 2014)

There is just something so exciting about the new year tools and gadgets, and class schedule (even if it was not exactly what you wanted) and new school clothes and shoes.  There are changes and celebrations and reunions and gatherings and people come home from summer break refreshed and renewed and ready for something. (at least that is what we imagine our best selves like)

It's the same kind of thing in the life of the church . . . on a slightly different scale.  You see - we also have Parties and Picnics and "Fairs" of sorts.  We celebrate who we are as a community gathered to make a difference in the world.  We welcome our each other back from vacations and summer trips.  We breathe into the excitement of the fall.  And we too have new programs and opportunities for people to gather and play and work and learn.  

As a church body we seek ways that help us walk our faith walk in all aspects of life.  Some may make sense for you, and some maybe not.  But know you are invited to join in - whenever, however . . . 

Here are a few things that are coming up . . . and watch for more information!

Rally Weekend - September 14-15 

Outreach Saturday 14th

Car Wash, off site

Rally Sunday Sept 15 11a to 2p

Chili Cook-Off & Cornbread - $30 gift cert to winner

Silent Auction

Bake Sale

Games

Music

Ministry Sunday - September 22

Highlighting many of the ministries in which awe join together to live out our mission

New Member Orientation
(September 29 & October 6) Welcoming service on October 13

Offering classes to help people integrate into the life of Trinity Lutheran