"Whenever I'm afraid, I put my trust in you." (Psalm 56:3)

Campers start their day with fun songs led by Patrick and then Hank 10 and Rock join us to tell us jokes and teach us in their own unique way about the story and theme of the day.

Campers are exploring timeless Bible stories showing how Old and New Testament Campers trusted God, faced their fears, and went on to do great things in God's name. Read along with the campers:

Bible Stories:
God Goes with Jacob (Genesis 28:10-22)
Young Jesus Shares Wisdom (Luke 2:41-52)
Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35-41)
The Good News Sparks Joy (Acts 8:26-40)
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​The theme and bible stories are reinforced with fun crafts, snacks, games, and science.
​Our mission project is collecting books for our Little Library. Donations welcome.
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VBS families are invited to join St. Luke's at FMSC on Saturday, June 29th 12:00 - 1:45. Join Code is LD9M24 Click here to sign-up online.

​Vacation Bible School is coming right up and it’s one of my favorite parts of the year. When I was growing up my grandparents always signed my brother and I up for VBS and other camps/overnight camps through our church. My grandparents knew how important these events were to us. My grandpa Forrie also made sure that we would have the opportunity to go to church/Sunday school each week. He would drive out of his way to pick us up, bring us to church, and then drop us back off at home afterwards. He knew that doing these things would help build the foundation in our lives.

When I started at St. Luke’s in July of 2021, it was the week of VBS- The Rolling River Rampage. It was such a great way to get introduced to everyone and learn a little more how things work. That Wednesday of VBS, was unfortunately the day that my grandpa passed away. Part of me thought maybe it would be a good day to take off and grieve, but I also knew that Grandpa Forrie would want me to go to VBS and to not be sad. That day we learned so many touching songs that spoke to me and I knew I made the right choice. I look back on everything that my grandparents did for us, and I am so thankful. I am so glad I ended up at St. Luke’s as the Director of Children and Family Ministries and I know my grandparents would be so proud of me.
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Emily Hendricks

Thank you to everyone who donated items to the garage sale. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to make the garage sale a success. We raised a little over $2,000! The money will be used to host community outreach events. The first of these events was on Saturday afternoon. Around 40 children enjoyed the Children's Event - bounce houses, popcorn, cotton candy, and more.

​What's next for the Annual Outreach Event Team?
St. Luke's Holiday Market and Fine Arts Festival. Friday and Saturday November 8th and 9th. Do you have something to sell or know someone who does? Click here for the Vendor Registration and information. Do you have any ideas or want to help? If so, contact:
Deb Krieg 612-799-3686 [email protected]  or  
Barb Roberts 952-412-5453 [email protected]

We look forward to future events hosted by the Annual Outreach Event Team.

​I like to rise early in the morning, as dawn is the most fascinating time of the day for me. I know you can watch the sunrise, but did you know you can also LISTEN to a sunrise, in a manner of speaking? The process starts with a lone bird song. After about two minutes, another bird off in the distance will answer the first bird’s call/song. Shortly thereafter, a third bird will join in and so the process goes, until a symphony of bird songs fills the morning sky, along with the risen sun. For about an hour, one can hear an orchestral concert of sorts by many birds, some of whom you won’t hear for the remainder of the day. At dusk, the process reverses itself, until darkness prevails, and all is quiet, including the birds. So, the next time you sit outside and watch a sunrise, don’t limit yourself to just watching, try listening too, because there is so much more going on behind the scenes.