Announcements 5/18/25

~ MINISTRY SCHEDULE ~

Today:            Outside Work Day 1:30pm

Thursday:        Piecemakers Quilting Group 1 pm

Next Sunday:  Worship with guitars and piano at 9am

~ ANNOUNCEMENTS ~

BOARD OF EDUCATION THANK YOU: We would like to take a moment today to thank those in our congregation who have dedicated their time to the youth of our church. Kelsey Bunn and Emma Williams have been our Sunday School teachers for the last 2 years and continue to do an amazing job with the littles, as evident of their running back to Sunday School. When we were looking for a new leader for KFC at the beginning of the year, Holly Hild and Katie Tank stepped up to help lead the 3rd and 4th graders. Amanda Reznicek has been the fearless leader and fundraising coordinator of the high school youth group for the last 3 years and we thank her for her leadership. And last, but not least, Jules Emmons is the creative woman behind the nursery playroom, changing décor and toys to encourage fellowship. Thank you for all who helped wrap up another successful school year!

ENDOWMENT FUND: Suggestions are requested for the disbursement of the 2024 funds. Located on the table in the Fellowship Hall. Competed forms can be returned to Amanda Hanis, Brent Karnatz or Mary Spath.

COMMUNITY CHOIR: St. Charles host the Old Settlers Choir and Community Service this year. The service is Sunday, June 22nd at 11:15am at the North Bend City Park. Please join our community choir for practices and the community service! Practices are Wednesday nights at the St. Charles parish center from 7:30-8:30pm May 28th, June 4th, June 11th and June 18th. Please join us- all singers are welcome!

OLD SETTLERS FOOD STAND: Our church is responsible for the Old Settlers food stand on Sunday, June 22. Many workers will be needed throughout the day and early evening. 

Please sign up on the sheet in the fellowship hall to work one of the five shifts listed.  If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Mensik, Bryon Chvatal or Jules Emmons. Thank you!

VBS VOLUNTEER AND PARTICIPANT SIGNUP IS LIVE! 

VBS is only 2 weeks away! Signup for volunteers and kids is live! We are in need of leaders to guide children around, a leader for games and help when it comes to decorating our fellowship hall.  Katie Tank is willing to lead the décor, so reach out to her if you have items you have that may work or if you can assist in the set up. VBS this year will run June 2nd-6th, from 9am-11:30am.

Sign-up can all be done online!  Use the QR code to the right, or go to the website URL below to sign-up! You can also call in to the church office, and we can help you.  https://vbspro.events/p/e28b40

Snack list is now on the table in the Fellowship Hall!

PASTOR’S SUMMER HOURS: Monday through Thursday 

8-5. Saturdays and Sundays by appointment.

CLASSICS FOR A CAUSE: Quasar Drive In in Valley will be having a showing of “Sandlot” on June 12th with the proceeds going to Lutheran High Fremont.

BLESSINGS PANTRY:  Located at the United Presbyterian Church, 940 Chestnut St, North Bend, NE and is available for anyone needing extra help with food. Current needs are listed on the following Facebook pages: United Presbyterian Church, Blessings Food Pantry, and St. Peter Lutheran Church. 

Open:  1st & 3rd Monday, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

Tuesdays, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.    Thursdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

NOTE: People can drop off directly at the pantry or to the North Bend Library. A big thank you to those who donate.

*Starting in January of 2025, patrons must provide both a photo ID and a current utility bill to be able to access the pantry. This new requirement is in addition to our current pantry usage policies. Patrons must be from the North Bend School district and may only select items for people in their own household. Patrons may shop once per week, may fill one provided paper bag or 2 plastic bags and must take note of the limits on items. The pantry is meant to be a stop gap, not a full grocery shopping experience. We encourage patrons to take only what they need as others depend on the pantry too.

COMMUNION WARE: Circle 2-Connie Wamberg & Revel Chapman  (April-May-June)