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Session Highlights - May 12th · Ecumenical Hunger Walk set for Saturday, September 18 at 9:30 am RD Johnson will serve on the ecumenical planning committee. · A box for the AED unit will be built and mounted in Ten Pas Room. · Session is working on updating the address list of church members. · Presbytery’s Committee on Ministry will be invited to the next meeting · JoAnn Bissett and Travis Forderer will assist with communion on June 6^th. · Next meeting is June 9^th. *** A ministry for widow’s will be meeting at Hagges, Mapleton Monday, June 7^th, 11 am for lunch. If you need a ride contact Lucille at 347-4626 * The Rural Cass Caregiver Support Group will meet Monday, June 7^th, 6:30 pm at the Casselton Community of Care Office. New members welcome! * JUNE PRESBYTERY MEETING INFORMATION Presbytery of Northern Plains is meeting at Jamestown College on June 11 – 12. Many things have been planned that promise to make this time both an important presbytery meeting and an opportunity to “discover the spirit” and see where that leads us! It is our hope that visitors as well as regular commissioners will choose to take part. This is a great meeting for people from your church who may not ordinarily come to Presbytery but who will benefit from the fellowship and learning we are expecting together. Mark your calendars, make your reservations and plan to join us for this special occasion. Remember EVERYONE is invited to attend. A schedule of events and registration are posted on the bulletin board. Marie Koenig is our commissioner. * A limited amount of Large Print Bulletins will be available from the ushers for Sunday Worship. Thank you for whatever suggestions you may have to enhance our worship service for everyone. * PNP IS NOW ON FACEBOOK** In an effort to help Presbyterians in the Northern Plains to connect with each other, the Presbytery now has a Facebook page. Facebook users may become members of the presbytery's group. The group will receive periodic event updates and is open to posts and discussion topics from members. You have to be a Facebook user to join the group, which is free. So become a fan of the presbytery and join in the fun.		Pastor Rick’s Report A church the size of Westminster should have an average attendance at the worship service of at least 75 people. Of course there are competing alternatives, but the call of God on our lives means we should worship God first. Sometimes we think we can worship God some other time and do what we want to first, but Jesus clearly tells us that if we do not come when we are called, we won’t be a part of His Kingdom. In other words, “what makes us think that if we don’t have time to worship the Lord now, it will be any different later?” It won’t be! The time is Sunday, 9:30 am. See you in worship. For most of the summer we will be looking at the Bible and the Apostle’s Creed. *** Presbyterian Women will be holding a Rummage Sale Saturday, June 5^th from 9-12. Items may be brought Thursday evening from 6:30 pm – 9 pm. and Friday from 7:30 am – 12 noon and 6:30 pm – 9 pm. Please put your items in the designated areas that will be labeled or hang them up on the appropriate rack. * PRESBYTERIAN PLANNING CALENDARS The Presbytery office received a double shipment of 2010-2011 Presbyterian Planning Calendars. These are 19-month calendars beginning with June 2010. They contain aids for pastors and church leaders. If anyone is interest in purchasing a calendar for $ 8.80 plus shipping (this is a savings of $1.70 per calendar), please contact Laurie at 701-772-0783 or email pnpoffice@gmail.com . * It’s that time to head for camp! Clearwater Forest offers tons of fun with summer camps, kayaking camps, sailing camps, first-timers camp, grandparents’ camp, snow camp, winter and summer retreats. Take a look at Clearwater’s camp brochures on the table in the Narthex. More information is available at the camp’s website www.clearwaterforest.org or call the camp office at 218-678-2325. * Please keep Sadie Farquhar in your prayers as she recovers from surgery. Sadie underwent back surgery on May 26^th at Gillette Hospital in the Twin Cities. * Thank you to all volunteers who climbed aboard for a "High Seas" Vacation Bible School Adventure. Together they set sail exploring the mighty love of God in song, storytelling, crafts snacks and play. Again thank you for your energy and committment to youth ministry. *** Molly Schultz & Joe Terveen were united in marriage May 8^th, 2010. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs.!!