Adult Life News-"Journey with a FoCUS on Christ"
Dinner BLAST-Have a blast getting to know other people in the church, all while sharing a great meal! Similar to Dinner for Eight in the past, sign up if you wish to participate in three to four potluck dinners a year with other Rosemount UMC folks. We’ll place you in different groups for each meal, so you get a chance to meet other people. Sign up as an individual or a couple on the registration form located at the back of this packet or on the Adult Life Table or contact Brooke Heerwald 651.423.2475 x209 or bheerwald@rosemountumc.org
New Young Adult Group - Meetings on the
1st & 3rd Sundays at 6:30-8:00 p.m., beginning Sep 16th.
This group is aimed at those of you who are somewhere between college and your early thirties (or anyone who considers themselves a young adult). Come join this new group as we get to know each other and God through fellowship, conversation, study, and whatever else we decide to do! Bring your friends—new people are always welcome! Contact Brooke Heerwald 651.423.2475 x209 bheerwald@rosemountumc.org
Alpha-Bits- 6:30-8:00 Wednesdays starting September 19. What is our place in the world in God's eyes? Imperfect as we are, how can each broken one of us feel beloved by the Almighty? Service and spiritual worship can be blended within the harshness of our everyday world. How?
These are just a few of the topics we shall be tackling this fall, when we study Henri Nouwen's book "Life of the Beloved". Any and all adults, male or female, are invited. We are open, inclusive, flexible and fun. Please bring your own copy of this book: Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World.
Instructions for an Amazing Marriage- Part of the homework: BECAUSE HOME STILL WORKS series on male/female relationships. Great resource for young adult singles, couples, newlyweds, empty nesters, and new Christians. Pastor Tommy Nelson has developed the series to “help turn messy marriages into good ones and good marriages into great ones”. Sessions are held Wednesdays, beginning September 19th, 7:00-8:00 p.m., in the office Conference Room. Contact Staci Miskimen staciq89@aol.com
TLC-Tuesday Ladies Community begins a new session -Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. September 18 –Dec 11
Tuesday Ladies Community (TLC) begins September and runs through December. TLC is for women of all ages and stages! Join us for fellowship, worship and small group time on Tuesdays between 9:30 and 12:00.
During this session, all small groups will study the book "Experiencing God" by Henry Blackaby. This text illuminates the nature of God, how God pursues us, speaks to us, invites us, reveals Himself, and what God requires of us as followers. Brochures available August 20. Registration is required. Cost $20 / scholarships available / childcare available. Contact: Heidi Hutchinson hhutchinson@rosemountumc.org, 952-891-5373.
African Fellowship -
The African Fellowship meets monthly and is open to anyone with interest in and concerns for the people and countries of Africa. We gather monthly and are in the process of defining our mission and ministry. Contact Pastor Rick Ormsby. rormsby@rosemountumc.org
Adult Bible Study on Sundays 10:10 am -11:10am in the Conference Room. Newcomers always welcome. Contact is Dennis Lund.
"Faith Lessons"- adult Bible study held Sundays 10:20 am-11:20 am in room D120 beginning September 16. Contact Gerry Vuchetich at gvuchetich@rosemountumc.org
Jamaica Mission Team -
Plan now for the winter “blahs”. Jamaica may not sound attractive right now, but in a few months it will look mighty good. You are invited to join Pastor Rick Ormsby on a mission trip January 15-29, 2008. Experience the comfort of the luxurious El Greco Hotel in Montego Bay; dine at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, visit Dunne’s River Falls (#1 tourist attraction on the island) and much more! All for the unbelievable price of $1400*. See Pastor Rick for more information. Rick’s e-mail is rormsby@rosemountumc.org Feel free to skip the small print below.Contact: Pastor Rick Ormsby (517) 333-2770
*Cost includes 10 sweltering work days in Bamboo, building four classrooms for a thriving pre-school run by Ebenezer Methodist Church. You will take cold showers, sleep in bunk beds, dormitory style and listening to Rick’s snoring. No TV, no air-conditioning. But you will meet some fantastic children and make Jamaican friends. You’ll come to love a beautiful Caribbean island and see it in a way that is missed by tourists.
Disciple I - “Becoming Disciples Though Bible Study” is a 34 week journey of home study and weekly group discussions. Using videos, workbooks, and a variety of approaches to scripture, this intense Bible study offering is for those who will set aside 6 hours a week for nine month of involvement. The payoff is in reading and gaining increased understanding of the Bible, our guide to Christian living. This group will meet in D-120 on Thursdays, 7:00-9:30 p.m., beginning on September 20. Contact: Jim Dibley (651) 423-5392
Disciple I -
This first year Disciple I class is described above, but is offered during the day on Thursdays, 9:30 to noon, in D-120, beginning September 20. Child care is available for a fee.Contact: Rick Ormsby (507) 333-2770 or Gail Hoffman (952) 322-5796
Advanced Disciple -
For those who have completed the introductory Disciple I. Disciple II: Into the Word; into the World is a 32 week study using the familiar format of Disciple I. The focus is on Genesis/Exodus in the Old Testament and Luke/Acts in the New Testament. There is much less reading, leaving more time for thoughtful reading and workbook preparation. As the title suggests, Disciple II challenges to go deeper in our Christian understanding AND to apply it to our daily living. The group, as well, will help each participant to share and to grow in the walk with Jesus. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, 7:00-9:30 p.m., in D-120.Contact: Pat Hanna (952) 322-3099. Begins September 18.
Advanced Disciple -“Jesus in the Gospels” is open to those who have completed Disciple I.
Many have completed Disciple I, II II, and IV; you will especially want to consider this intensive study of Jesus, his ministry, teachings, healings, death, and resurrection. We will see Jesus through the eyes of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and see how each Gospel writer weaves the Gospel message in a unique way, using commonly known stories by and about Jesus. So, for 32 weeks we will look at the four Gospels together, enriching our picture of Jesus and deepening our faith in Him. Weekly discussion will be held in D-121, Thursdays, 7:00-9:30 p.m., beginning September 20th. Contact: Rick Ormsby (507) 333-2770
Worship Ministry News
Come visit the big Rally Day Extravaganza on Sunday, September 9th! Learn more about the upcoming Worship Arts Ministry season! Is your heart pulling at you to use your passion and gift in the performing arts to honor, serve and praise our Lord? All are welcome to come explore our worship art ministry teams, everything from music, drama, dance and sound and lighting technicians. There’s a place for every one of all ages! For more information, contact Terry Field, Worship Arts Director (651)423-2475; tfield@rosemountumc.org
Calling all dancers-Moving Spirit Dance Ministry-Grades 1st – 12th -Sunday, September 16th – 2pm-Season Kick-Off Meeting. Parents please come with your dancer to receive important information regarding the Moving Spirit Dance Ministry rehearsal and performance details.Contact Terry Field; (651)423-2475 ext 216 tfield@rosemountumc.org
WANTED: More HANDS for Bell Choir! Adult Bell Choir; Senior High Bell Choir; Praise Ringers and Joy Chimes Contact Kathy Nelson; kathleenb.nelson@usbank.com
WANTED: Children’s Choir Director KFC – Kids for Christ; children from 2nd thru 4th grade is still in need of a director for the 2007-2008 season. If available, please contact Terry Field, Worship Arts- tfield@rosemountumc.org (651)423-2475 ext. 216.
NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLES FORMING - Singers wanted, no experience necessary - will train-
Two new exciting music ensembles will form this Fall to help lead worship at both the 9:00 and 10:30 traditional services. New interested singers should contact Natalie Olsen for more information. Each ensemble, one for Men and one for Women, will rehearse 2 Wednesdays per month from 6:30 -7:15 p.m. and sing in 1 service per month. If you like to sing and are looking for a low comittment activity, please consider joining one of these new vocal ensembles. Anyone (no experience necessary) ages 16 and up are encouraged to join us. In addition to being a part of leading worship services once a month, these groups promise to offer great musical training, spirtual nurturing and fun fellowship making music together. Take a chance, try something new, bring a friend and join us for a month or two.
Men's Ensemble will begin Wednesday, September 5th and Women's Ensemble will begin Wednesday, September 19th.
For more information or to join one of these ensembles, please contact Natalie at (952)423-3566 or nolsen@rosemountumc.org.
Square Dancing - Would you like to develop a mild mental and physical exercise program? Like to make new friends? Think you would like to dance but do not know how? Joining us for square dancing may be the answer. The location is only a waltz away.
Square Dance lessons will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 1 in your church FLC. The first evening is FREE. Thereafter, the cost will be $4.00/lesson. Come give it a try. Bring a group and make it a festive event.
Square dances are held in a smoke-free, alcohol-free environment, combining a healthy atmosphere and stimulating physical and mental exercise to promote good fun and fellowship. Couples, singles and families welcome. Program sponsored by the Dakota Grand Squares, a local Square Dance club. For more information call (651) 454-2942 or email grandsquares@comcast.net
Discovery Avenue Children's Ministry News
Children’s Council is revving its engines and getting ready for another awesome and creative year of Children’s Ministries. Read on for crucial information about upcoming programming. It’s going to be a grand year!
Church School: Registration forms are due NOW (early deadline was June 17) along with a $20/child late fee (new families are exempt from the late fee). Parents, please pay particular attention to the volunteer opportunities. Church school small group leaders and large group leaders are the areas of most need. Registration packets are available on the Children’s Welcome Table. Questions? Call Karen Klekner at 651-423-2475 or kklekner@rosemountumc.org.
Church school will begin on Wednesday, 9/19 and Sunday, 9/23. FYI, if a class is not fully staffed the class will not begin until it is fully staffed; families will be notified.
Family Communion Event will be offered in October so watch for flyers, sign up info, and other communications via website and Children’s Welcome Table.
Missions: Did you know that last spring the kids voted on their favorite animal to be donated through the Heifer Project? All offerings from January through May were used to purchase these animals. The kids were able to donate: 2 trios of rabbits, 1 llama, 2 shares of a heifer, and 1 pig. Way to go kids! Offering collected from the fall will be used for Operation Christmas Child. If you do not have offering envelopes please ask in the church school office during church school.
Zone 56 News
This is THE place for 5th and 6th graders. Zone 56 meets on Wednesday nights, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the “studio” downstairs. (Our room got a “facelitft” and looks fantastic; thanks to Mark Klekner for painting it!) Registration forms were mailed in July but if you don’t have one, they are available on the stairs by the main entrance. Parents, we really need your help to be a small group leader for this terrific group of kids, so don’t miss out on your opportunity to serve and get to know our Zone 56ers better.
A calendar of events will be given to each Zone 56 kid on our first night which is Wednesday, 9/19. Be sure to attend on 9/19 as this will be a fun night to get to know one another and find out all about Zone 56, what we do, how we operate, what our fellowship events are, and how we serve others. Hey, you can even bring a friend! If you have further questions, please contact Karen Klekner at 651-423-2475 or kklekner@rosemountumc.org.
God’s Discovery Kids Preschool
Come join the fun! GDK is a preschool located in the Rosemount UMC Discovery Avenue. We are licensed by the MN Department of Human Services and specialize in immersing preschoolers in God’s love while preparing them for success in Kindergarten.
The following classes will be offered for the 2007-08 school year:
3-year-olds (3 by Sept. 1) 9:30 – 12:00 MW or TTh $95 per month
4 -year-olds (4 by Sept. 1) 9:30 – 12:00 TWTh $120 per month
5-year-olds (5 by Dec. 1) 9:30 – 12:00 MTWF $145 per month
There is a $55 per child, non-refundable, registration fee. Scholarships are available. For more information and tours contact Wendy Riphenburg at 651-423-4127 or wriphenburg@rosemountumc.org .
Elevation Youth Ministry News
**Tickets are available for the Michael W. Smith Concert on Saturday, September 22 nd at 7pm @ Grace Church in Eden Prairie. Tickets are $27/person. Tickets are limited so please talk with Josh if you are interested. This is open to youth and adults! Hope you can make it. We will car pool to the concert and leave from Rosemount UMC by around 5pm. More details to come!
Thursday, September 6 th
Confirmation Orientation – 6:30-7:30pm – Family Life Center – this orientation is parents of 8 th and 9 th grade students who will be participating in our confirmation program. (This will be 1 of 3 orientations that will be set up for the fall.) Please come to one of the three orientations, whichever fits your schedule the best!
Sunday, September 9 th
Rally Sunday – 11:30am – Rally Day Picnic (weather permitting)
Sunday, September 16 th
-Confirmation Orientation – 11:30am–12:30 – in the ATTIC upstairs – this orientation is parents of 8 th and 9 th grade students who will be participating in our confirmation program. (This will be 1 of 3 orientations that will be set up for the fall.) Please come to one of the three orientations, whichever fits your schedule the best.
-Small Group Leaders Retreat – 6-8pm – in the ATTIC upstairs – this retreat is for all small group leaders this upcoming Fall. This will be for leaders helping out in either Club 78 and/or Sr. High. Please make every effort to be there for a chance to get to know other leaders, talk about your walk with our students in Elevation, and receive a folder of valuable information about your adventure this year in student ministries!
Wednesday, September 19 th
-Club 78 Kick Off! 6:30-8pm upstairs in the ATTIC! This is for all 7 th & 8 th grade students! Join us for fun, games, worship, message, and more! Join us on the Club side!
-Confirmation Orientation – 8-9pm – in the ATTIC upstairs – this orientation is parents of 8 th and 9 th grade students who will be participating in our confirmation program. (This will be 1 of 3 orientations that will be set up for the fall.) Please come to one of the three orientations, whichever fits your schedule the best.
Saturday, September 22 nd
Michael W. Smith Concert! 7pm in Eden Prairie at Grace Church. We will be leaving from Rosemount UMC’s parking lot by 5pm. Please eat dinner before you come and we can all car pool there together. This event is open to youth and adults. Tickets are limited! If you want a ticket please contact Lori Seavers or Josh Corbett for more details.
Sunday, September 23rd
Homeward Bound Theatre company presents “Harsh Realities”. @ 6pm in the Family Life Center. “Harsh Realities” deals with topics such as bullying, gossip, eating disorders, cutting, name calling, labeling, prejudice, and low self – esteem. Cast is made up of High School Students! All youth 7th – 12th graders are invited as well as parents, mentors, and small group leaders. Join us for the production and small group break out sessions after. Free will offering will be accepted the evening of the show.
Wednesday, September 26th
Club 78 – 6:30-8pm – upstairs in the ATTIC. For all 7th & 8th grade students.
Thursday, September 27th
Mentor Training and Orientation – 7-8pm – Upstairs in the Attic. This meeting is for mentors who are new and mentors who have been mentoring for a while. We will go over what it means to be a mentor. If you are going to be a mentor this year or if you have an interest in becoming a mentor then this meeting is for you! See you there!
Sunday, September 30th
Sr. High Youth – 9th – 12th graders – upstairs in the ATTIC.
Mission News
Dakota County CATCH needs a male mentor for a man in his 40's with physical disabilities who needs someone to talk to about sports, fishing, etc. He has a 9 year old son (mother died). He is a Korean vet and can't drive due to his disabilities. He lives near Co Rd 42 and Portland. There has also been a request to have a female mentor for one of our families in the 4-plex in Lakeville. The mother could also use someone to talk to. If you know of anyone who would be interested in learning more about befriending these 2 persons, please contact Robin Kieffer at rlkieffer@charter.net or 952-423-5210
The Bible tells us that Jesus said, “Whatsoever you do for the least of these my children, you do so unto me.” Would you like a hands-on opportunity to do just that? The Missions Team of our church has taken on a new area of emphasis at The Family Place, a day shelter for homeless families. Many of you will remember serving a meal there and playing with the children during our last Urban Plunge. We are excited to join their ongoing group of regular volunteers! Get familiar with The Family Place by participating in the Urban Plunge on October 13th. Call Tom and Linda for information on other upcoming service dates. Tom and Linda Montgomery (651) 423-3721
Back to school sales are on! Shop now for Operation
Classroom! We are
collecting supplies to send to schools in Africa and
Jamaica. We have a
special need this year for *rulers, erasers, hand held
pencil
sharpeners, notebooks, pens and pencils.* We hope to
fill 150-200
school bags with these supplies! Donations can be
dropped off on the
rack outside the nursery. Thank you! If you have any
questions please
contact Shari Christian (651) 905-0409 or schristian@rosemountumc.org
Simpson Shelter Meal -
Join us as we bring and serve a meal at the Simpson Shelter in Minneapolis. The shelter, located in Simpson United Methodist Church, serves the 70 homeless people who stay there each night. This is a great family activity. We try to provide a meal once a month. Cooks are needed to prepare the meals in the Rosemount UMC kitchen. Watch for the dates and sign up to volunteer in Fellowship Hall. Contact Rich Wirt -rwirt@rosemountumc.org
The Rosemount Family Resource Center is located on 145th Street and welcomes volunteers most days and times. There is a wide range of opportunities, from organizing food donations to helping kids with homework or getting a game of basketball going. Contact Rich Wirt -rwirt@rosemountumc.org or you may call the Center directly: (651) 322-5113.
Clothing Closet -
The Clothing Closet at North United Methodist Church in north Minneapolis is open the 1st Saturday after the 1st Monday each month, from 9 a.m. to noon. We send a team each month to deliver the clothes we have collected and to help sort and organize at the church.Contact: Brenda Lawrence (651) 454-6117 or blawrence@rosemountumc.org
Start your own ministry team -
Do you have a special interest? Is there a community need to which you are already responding? Would you like to involve others? Let the Mission team help you get something started or help you expand it by interesting church members. Contact Meredith Johnson at meredith.johnson@thomson.com or Pastor Rick Ormsby at ( 507) 333-2770 or rormsby@rosemountumc.org
UMW News
"Pitch In" for Emma Saturday, September 8th, 9am-3pm will be a work day at the Emma Norton Residence, 670 North Robert Street, just east and south of the State Capital building. Bring work gloves/rubber gloves, energy and enthusiasm for painting, cleaning and doing outdoor yard work. Please contact Nancy Gale at 763-509-0622 or mngales@comcast.net. by August 31st so an adequate amount of lunch and beverage can be provided. For more information on Emma Norton Services, go to www.emmanorton.org and the bright blue flyer on the UMW Bulletin Board.
A BIG THANK YOU to those who provided food and help serve it for David Steele's memorial service. Family and friends filled the santuary as if it were Easter Sunday, overflowing. A thank you from the family is on the UMW bulletin board. Let the office know if you are able to provide food, prepare the set-up, serve, help with clean-up or operate the dishwasher for funerals and memorial services.
Please check the rack inside the kitchen door and take home any dishes that belong to you.
Half-pint and Pint Canning Jars are needed for Apple Butter. Please place your donations in the kitchen. Thank you.
Crab Apple Butter will be made in the church kitchen on Tueday, Aug. 28. One or two hours or more of your time will be a great help, anytime between 9am-4:30pm. A minimum of of five helpers (more would be great) are needed all day. Contact Wilma Wooden, 651-423-2312, with questions or to volunteer your time.
Prayer Lists and Announcements
Please pray for the following members and friends of our congregation:
| Elaine Lidke |
Coulter Family of AV |
| Anne Hasbrouck |
Hausmann Family of Rsmt |
| Tim Berghuis |
Madelynn and her family |
Evelyn Nall |
Bev Mares |
June Korthauer |
Rob Cope |
Mary Ann Barnes |
Diane & Jerry Moen |
Lisa Bieber |
Paulette Quenzer |
| Wes Schultz |
Deb’s cousins, Melanie and Linda & family |
| Sue Golder’s mom |
|
We extend our sympathy and prayers to:
Raymond & Mary Ann Barnes. Mary Ann's Aunt died at the age of 102. She lived in Idaho.
Lynn and Doug Edney in the death of Doug's father Milton Edney. A service was held in South Dakota.
Cathe Carter's brother (David) died suddenly in California. Cathe is Jeff Baldwin’s girlfriend.
Tami, Breanna & Nate Steele upon the death of husband & father, David Steele who died July 14th. A service was held at Rosemount UMC July 18th.
Al & Lynette Quist and family upon the death of Al’s father, Gerald Quist (84) of Pipestone, MN died August 5. A service was held in Pipestone at Peace UMC on Aug. 9th.
Celebration of Marriage
July 21st Katie and Jonathan Hobbs were married. God provided a glorious day for the wedding at Minnehaha Falls. Katie is the daughter of Brad & Barb Bergner.
New Babies
Kendelyn Mae Sauter, daughter of Ashley and Aaron Sauter who live in Phoenix, AZ. Kendelyn Mae is joyfully welcomed by two sets of grandparents at Rosemount UMC: Scott and Donna Sauter and Mark and Danita Kocer. It is the first grandchild on both sides of the family.
Aliya Helen Reding was born on August 11.
She weighed in at 7
pounds 10 ounces. Her parents are Jolene Reding and
Bob Reding. Very proud
grandparents are Vicky and Bob Reding.
Maya Lee Hubbard, daughter of Ross and Lydia Hubbard was born August 13. She is welcomed by big
brother Roman. Maya
weighs 7 pounds 8 ounches
and is 19 3/4 inches long.
July Baptism
July 29- Caitlin Emily O'Connell, daughter of Sheryl and Robert O'Connell born March 30, 2007.
Birthdays
September Birthdays:
Let's greet these 2 ladies who will be 92 in September.
On Friday, September 14, Loretta Hagemeister has a birthday.
910 Cannon Valley Drive # 1141
Northfield MN 55057
Jessie Schmidt's birthday is Saturday, September 15.
13972 Falcon Ave.
Apple Valley MN 55124
Sunday, September 9 11:30 a.m. in Camfield Park 
Urban Plunge is coming! Held at over 20 sites on the weekend of October 12-15. Watch for the list of ministries and sign-up sheets on the bulletin board in the narthex. This is a chance to be Christ’s hands and feet, broaden your view of the world, and receive God’s grace while giving of your time. There are a variety of service projects where we can shine the light of Christ in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. Pick something for your whole family! Contact: Brenda Lawrence (651) 454-6117 or 
New Cancer Support Group