Pastoral Ministry&
BEFRIENDERS
Befriender Candidates will meet Wednesday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center basement.  Topic:  "Hospital, Home visits & Hospice." 
 
GROWING THRU LOSS
The "Growing Thru Loss" series is beginning again,
September 28--November 2.  You can come for one or all sessions which are held at:
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
3920 Victoria Ave., Shoreview
6:45--9:00 p.m.
If you have experienced a loss of any magnitude and
desire support as you walk through this time in your life, consider attending this series.  If you have questions, please call Anne Marie at the  parish office (651-633-8333).

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
You are invited to join the "spiritually based cancer support group."  This group is for anyone currently dealing with cancer or those recovered from cancer.  This is not a medically based support group, but focused on strengthening of self and others spiritually.  The group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2--3pm at the parish center.  Our next meeting is October 11.

Youth Newz&

SR. HIGH SERVICE CLUB
Tuesdays, 6:30--9:30 p.m.
October 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14
Each evening for 5 weeks you are invited to participate in a bold new endeavor.  The first four weeks we will work in our community doing our part, saving the environment, feeding the hungry, visiting the lonely, and other outreach and justice projects.  Then, on the fifth week we will celebrate with an exciting activity.  Sign up!  Don't miss the fun!  Contact Rick Craig by September 29 to sign up.  Earn service hours for school and Confirmation!  (763) 754-7666.
NOTE:  The Youth Group will NOT be selling
Happenings Books this year.

Seniors&
FALL COLORS TOUR

We are offering a one day bus tour on Wednesday, Oct. 18 to view the fall colors.  The tour includes a stop in   Stillwater, at St. Croix boat tour & buffet lunch, plus    dessert & tour at Pine Tree Orchard.  Cost $32.  Flyers in the "seniors" racks on the bulletin boards at church or at the parish center.  For more information call Deacon Joe @ 651-633-8333.

CASINO& Our next St. Croix Casino Trip will be     Monday, November 6.  Watch the bulletin boards for   further info.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Those in our community who are ill:
Bea Kayser, John McAlpine, Irene Mitchell, Geraldine Shea,  Mary Ann DeMars, Linda Zappa, Kevin Keenan, LaVonne Hruby, Lois Leary, Bernadette Hearn, Henry Widmer, Joe Koch, Ann Griffin, Ann Czech, Dan Sebesta, Beverly Stampfle, Sandra Zauner, Richard St. Germain Sr., Diane Ryan, John Battmer, Jacquie Evans, Mary Shea, Henry Horbatuck, Frances Vonasek, Frank Gajeski, Wanda Swanson, Betty Kapala, Marcie Thompson, Rupert Meyer, Howard Morris, Ray Caputa, Mel Cardinal, Jay Prickett, Bob Sorem, Mildred Werner, Russ Anderson, Nell Lane, Benjamin Rubbelke, Ben Torborg, David Stanton, James Lenzmeier, Sr., Lenore Dougherty, Marjorie Peterson, Joyce Burke, Dennis Szymanski., Donna Murphy, Tyler Koll, Yvonne Beseler, Dick Puffer, Mary Turner, Sr. Lois Wasielewski, Jeanne Hacker, Louis Czech, George Peterson, Mary Ann Peterson, Norman Hektner, Michael Wax.

The families and souls of those who recently have died:

NEEDED: CHILDCARE WORKERS on Thursday mornings from 9:00--11:45 a.m. for Circle of Women.  This is a paid position.  All interested applicants should call:  Kari Gill @ 763-785-6947.