Hey all 5th-6th graders! Join us for some Fall fun as we set out for an old-fashioned hayride at the OK Corral in Jordan, MN (approx. 35 mi. south of Edina). We’ll round up at church on Sunday, October 28 at 1:30 pm. The hayride, complete with a horse-drawn, hay-filled wagon, will take us for a fun ride into the country while we enjoy singing, talking, playing, and even snacks around a country campfire. We’ll return to church at 5:00 pm. The cost is $10. Sign up NOW on the church website or sign up at the Children’s table in Fellowship Hall at church. Invite your friends, we’d love to meet them!
Archived Good Samaritan News
"S'more Family Games", May 10
Join us for "S'more Family Games" on May 10, 6-8 pm at the church. Enjoy an evening of games and getting to know one another.
John Shelby Spong to Speak at Hennepin Avenue UMC, April 20
Bishop Spong will be preaching at the 9:30 AM worship service and the 11:00 AM Adult Forum.
Friday Night @ Movies, April 11, 7 PM
Our April 11 film is "13 at Dinner", an Agatha Christy mystery featuring detective Professor Poirot. Your “ticket” for admission is a cash contribution for the food shelves we support. All are welcome.
Grandparent Grandchild Late Night - April 12
Grandparent Grandchild Late Night is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, from 5-8pm. All children ages kindergarten through 4th grade are invited for this unique intergenerational event with their grandparents or adoptive grandparents! This year's theme is Caring for God's Creation. We will learn how we can become good stewards of God's creation through a variety of crafts, games and activities. Don't miss this favorite event. If you do not have a grandparent in town, we will be happy to pair you with one of our Good Sam adults! See the cover of the Samaritan for details and a registration form. Why not sign up NOW.
Making A Difference - April 13
On Sunday, April 13 we will have a Committee Fair in Fellowship Hall following both worship services. This is a great chance to learn what each committee is doing this year and to thank the committee members for their commitment. Just as importantly, it is also a time to see where your talents and ideas can make a difference!
Sunday Forums, April 13
The Sunday Forum is a monthly forum in which speakers are invited to share insight on issues thought to be of interest to our community. Forums occur on Sunday mornings, generally on the second Sunday, at 10:30. On April 13, Becky Sechrist will talk about the upcoming General Conference – the global gathering of the United Methodist Church.
Christian Education Teacher/Leader News - First Aid/CPR Training Planned for April 26
On Saturday, April 26 from 12:30-5:00 pm, Good Samaritan is hosting an American Heart First Aid/CPR Training and Certification class. The class will be led by Bob Hampton, Good Samaritan member and St. Louis Park firefighter. Cost of the class is $10 per person. Space is limited – preregister your attendance with Deb Johnson.
Teacher and Leader Appreciation - April 27
On Sunday, April 27 from 11:45-1:00 pm our church invites all adult volunteers who have served as Sunday School teachers, Bible study leaders, Confirmation small group leaders, and fellowship group leaders for Tweens, Buzz, and SYF to a Christian Educators Appreciation lunch. We hope you all plan to attend this very special event. Please preregister with Deb Johnson by Tuesday, April 22
Pre-Membership Class
Highly encouraged for those who are new or relatively new to Good Samaritan, this group gathers for the church-served dinner on Wednesdays from 5:30–7:30 pm. This is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to get to know us. Whether you are a new member, or are thinking about membership, come join with others on Mar 26, or May 7.
Confirmation Spring Retreat, April 18-19
Check out details about our Confirmation Spring Retreat.
Summer Stretch - Wednesday's - June 25-July 30 and August 7
These events are for those who have completed 5th-8th grade & Sr. High junior chaperones
We will join youth from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Gethsemane Lutheran & Wooddale Lutheran
Cost: $160
Coordinator: Jean Elliott
This once a week day-trip includes a service activity in the morning followed by a recreation event in the afternoon. Service events include activities such as Feed My Starving Children, painting curbs to identify storm drains, stuffing envelopes for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and other hands-on service projects. Recreation events may include Cascade Bay, a Twins game, Grand Slam, Shady Oak Beach, and Tuttle’s Bowling.
Summer Stretch closes with a day of celebration at Valley Fair on August 7. Sr. High students are welcome to participate as junior chaperones at a reduced cost. Please contact Jean Elliott for a registration packet. Registrations & $160 payment (made out to Good Samaritan UMC) are due by April 9.
Family Open Gym - March 30
Join the Family Council on Sunday, March 30 from 3-5pm in the Samaritan Center for a variety of indoor games. Todd Nissen will be hosting this gym time. It will be our last Open Gym of the school year!
Palm Sunday
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Good Samaritan To Host Metro West United Methodist Women (UMW), May 3
All Good Samaritan women are invited to attend this special event. It starts with coffee and treats at 9:30 and features the Good Samaritan Singers. A buffet salad luncheon will be provided at 11:45 and the program will end at 1:30. The cost for the day is $8.00 which you can pay at the door when you arrive. Free childcare will be provided. In order for us to adequately plan for the day, we need you to make reservations for not only attending the event but to also indicate if you need child care. You can do this by emailing joannknutson@hotmail.com. We need your reservations for child care by April 27th. Please bring a bag lunch for your child.
