REGION III NEWSLETTER

Wondering what all this talk is about "EFM"? Come find out for yourself and visit an open session of Education for Ministry on Thursday, July 29, at 7:00 pm at the Church of our Saviour in Little Falls. Try it out, ask your questions. EFM is an opportunity to grow, learn, and worship with a small community of Christians. Twice monthly gatherings for nine months of the year; schedule and location according to those interested. Contact Pat (below) for details.

Escape to the wilderness for spiritual reflection, relaxation, and fun. Region III's Third Annual Region Wilderness Retreat for the Feast of the Transfiguration, August 4-7. Beginning at Poplar Lake on the Gunflint Trail, setting up base camp on Gaskin Lake. An easy trip, but far enough in for solitude. Cost will vary from $55-90 per camper according to what equipment participants have. Space is limited. Contact Pat (below) for details.

Save the date! Sunday, October 3, at 2:00pm. Look for details in future newsletters.

Interested people from Spirit of the Heartland parishes or from other congregations wanting to learn more about Total Ministry, are invited for a "field trip" to a working Total Ministry Congregation. On Saturday, July 24, we will visit Trinity, Hermantown (outside Duluth). Staying over for Sunday worship is optional. Contact Pat (below) for details.

The Living Waters now gathers monthly for worship on first Sundays at 7:00pm at St. John's, St. Cloud. Everyone is welcome!

St Stephen's, Paynesville, is sponsoring a production of Godspell to benefit Kosovo refugees. Tickets are $5.00 for any performance, Thursday-Sunday, July 28-31. For more information or for tickets, contact Antonia or Erin Kehr at 320-243-2258.

"Shades of Gray" (a Christian education gathering to discuss how to make ethical decisions in a church that doesn't tell you what to do) meets fourth Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm at the Episcopal Church of our Saviour in Little Falls. Everyone is welcome.

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Ongoing Education

• Centering Prayer: St. Cloud, Mon 5:30
• Bible Study: John 1-6, Sauk Centre, Tues noon
• Christian Ed: Moral Decisions Little Falls, 4th Wed, 7:00 pm
• Book Study: Bishop Whipple, Paynesville, scheduled Thurs 11am

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• July 24 Total Ministry Visit to Trinity, Hermantown
• July 28-31 Godspell in Paynesville
• August 4-7 Transfiguration BWCA Retreat
• August 15 EFM registration deadline

Contact Information pat@MotherFlash.com
The Rev. Pat Gillespie -- 320-363-7422
29717 Island Lake Road, St. Joseph, MN 56374