Community Thanksgiving Worship is a tradition in Blooming Prairie! Close to home-close together in spirit. Brief worship includes familiar hymns, prayer, and a Gospel message from Rev. Leandra Anderson. Tune in at 9 am Thursday morning, or listen anytime here.)
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Nov 8 Parking Lot Worship
We can’t think of a better time to pray together and receive the Body of Christ than right now. 36 family cars joined this communion worship & audio recording can still be heard here.
Nov 15 Zoom Coffee Hour
As we get ready for holidays, the challenges of the pandemic feel as real as ever. Join your church family in a time of visiting, learning, and laughter as we embrace the holy practice of decorating one’s home or living space. Plus, expert tips on making our own Advent wreath–and other decor gathered right from the backyard! To watch the recording, click here.
Oct 18 Zoom Coffee Hour: Lutefisk Memories
Ahhh…can’t ya just smell it? :) Reminisce by clicking below! Full playlist of Lutefisk memories includes music & slide show, as well. Gud velsigne deg (God bless you)
Drive-In Communion Worship Oct 4
**29 households joined in our drive-in gathering in north parking lot.**
For full audio of Oct 4 worship, click here:
Courtyard Communion Worship Sept 6, 2020
Priority seating near the speaker for those who need hearing assistance. Please bring your mask, lawn chair, and your love of Jesus! **If there is inclement weather, our service will move from outdoors on the south side to parking lot worship on the north side. Communion will still be shared, with a pick-up station beforehand.**
See you soon!
Aug 2 – Courtyard Communion Service
Contemporary Music, Simple Liturgy & a time of Communion.
Please bring a lawn chair or blanket, face mask, and smiling eyes.
The offering that day will include SCHOOL SUPPLIES for Children’s Remedial Fund.
Radio ministry will occur at 9 am like always, prerecorded for broadcast on KOWZ.
PS We are still working through possibilities for outdoor video streaming-much depends on wind/weather, signal strength, and microphones. Final call will be made day-of.
July 5 – Drive-In Worship
**This event is rain or shine, pending latest health advisories.**
Pick up worship bulletins at North Entrance-use circle drive & proceed to stall, or to pullup areas on E and S sides of block.
Tune car radio to 100.9 FM & remain in vehicles.
**Afterward, pastors will join you outdoors for a brief, safe(r) communion service.
For this, please bring your own elements of bread, crackers & juice. (a limited number of wafers will be available)**
We sure hope you can join us.
FMI, WATCH: https://youtu.be/2LYkyjuZhzA
10a June 7 – Parking Lot Pickups
Rain or shine-after 9am worship, we’ll see you Sunday!
June 7 worship service can be found here: https://youtu.be/zOQ4ypDATK8
All registered VBSers will receive a packet of materials from the Board of Ed at the NORTH entrance of the church (parking lot side). Limited quantity for any not pre-registered. God’s Team VBS begins Tuesday, June 9 at 2pm.
Church Directories are in! Complimentary copies for all who had portrait; $10 suggested donation for those who did not have portrait. Meet the Board of Deacons at SOUTH entrance (courtyard side).
Celebrating the End of the Education Year
2 events, one for each level of programming. It’s important to finish the year strong! [click to enlarge graphic]
Confirmation Youth (Gr 7, 8, 9) gather via Zoom May 13 starting at 6:30 pm
Sunday School (3yo-Gr 6, teachers & family) are invited to drive-by Blessing May 17 starting at 10 am WEDS MAY 20 @5:30PM
Stand Strong Video Link: https://youtu.be/dm5bsKkaOX4
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