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2020 God's Work, Our HandsGods work. Our hands. It's a call to action. We are called into action to help others. To show love, respect, and acceptance to our family, friends, neighbors, and community. On Sunday, September 13, 2020 Rejoice will take part in community service. With our hands, we did God’s work of tidying our community in Jesus Christ’s name. It was a beautiful day!
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European Christmas Coffee Party & Holiday Bake SaleNot only an opportunity to be served by Rejoice's Sunday School children decked out in their holiday finest, but a day to relax and feel the joy of the season. This event is held annually the first Saturday in December.
These goodies are for sale, among a wide variety of other treats:
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2019 ConfirmationThese nine young men and women declared for themselves that they will live out the promises made for them by their parents and sponsors in their baptism at their Affirmation of Baptism, also known as Confirmation. Join us in asking God to bless them as they grow in faith, love and service!
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Cross+Generational
We've teamed up with local non-profits and businesses in the Clearwater area to help our community.
We've worked with Great River Faith in Action, helping homeowners who need help with projects around their homes, helped a few days at Camp Friendship, the Clearwater Food Shelf, weed picking and whipping at Authority Fence, washing fire trucks at the Fire Hall, as well as picking more weeds and repairing and staining the play sets at Rejoice were a few ways we helped in the Clearwater community! Thanks for your support and to all who helped make these projects a success! |
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Rejoice was blessed to have Spoke Folk pay a visit. The Spoke Folk group bikes from church to church, anywhere from 20-80 miles a day depending on the location of their next destination. After a long day of biking, they then put on a concert where they share their faith through music, a drama, and puppet show! A great night of fun and fellowship!
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2018 Confirmation12 young men and women affirmed their faith in October 2018.
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2018 Vacation Bible SchoolThese kids ventured onto an uncharted island where they thrived and survived! They were anchored in the truth that Jesus carries us through life's storms.
When we're lonely... Jesus rescues! When we worry... Jesus rescues! When we struggle... Jesus rescues! When we do wrong... Jesus rescues! When we're powerless... Jesus rescues! JESUS RESCUES!!! |
2018 YouthWorks - Lake Traverse, South DakotaDuring the week, we had the opportunity to paint houses,
visit care facilities and work with local youth at the Kids Club in Sisseton with two other churches. We cannot tell you how impressed we are with our youth in service - it is truly a joy to watch. In the evenings, we enjoyed group time together. On Monday, we learned about the Native American culture and experience. On Tuesday evening, we visited Ft. Sisseton State Park and on Wednesday visited Sica Hollow, a beautiful State Park significant in Dakota Indian lore. And we met community members for a cookout at a local park on Thursday night. It was a wonderful week filled with faith, fun, and friendships. |
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2017 Vacation Bible School
Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they're lovingly crafted by God. Interactive decorations and experiences sparked creativity in local children during this fun-filled four days. Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School transformed Rejoice into a place buzzing with excitement!
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Rejoice's 30th Birthday PartyRejoice celebrated 30 years strong on Sunday, August 6. A potluck followed worship with the charter member pledge being read to all. Messages from former pastors were shared as well. It was a great day of celebration with this church family!
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2017 Talent ShowAn intergenrational event was held on a cold February evening that warmed the hearts and souls of all who attended!
The Talent Show brought out the performer in many members of Rejoice! A fun-filled night showcasing some awesome talent including instruments, singing, dancing, comedy and more - featuring individuals, groups, adults and students. When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me.” - Erma Bombeck |
2013 European Christmas TeaMemories of relatives carrying out age-old European traditions bring many of us back to a long-ago Christmas table. These tales and recipes still find their way into our individual Christmas traditions.
At Rejoice Lutheran Church, the community came together to celebrate these heritages and the Christmas holiday during their first European Christmas Tea and Bake Sale. The event was hosted by the Sunday School children of Rejoice, who served the guests sample trays of various foods and Christmas goodies. The delightful children were dressed in both their Christmas finery and best manners. The assortment of flavored teas and coffees as well as many favorite Scandinavian classics along with modern favorites had many going, or returning, in many cases, to the bake sale where specialty breads, cookies, candies, lefse, rosettes, krumkaka and many other items were available for purchase. |
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2013 Feed the ChildrenFeed My Starving Children® is a Christian non-profit organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit.
The approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, and the meals are shipped to distribution partners. FMSC meals have reached nearly seventy countries around the world. |
Lake George Scavenger HuntYouth went on a scavenger hunt at Lake George, where participants had to find items or perform a task.
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2013 Summer 60s and 70s WorshipWe enjoyed a collection of praise and worship songs sung by Christians in the 1960s and 1970s. Some members really got into the jive and dressed the part!
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2012 SWMN Synod Jr. High Youth Gathering
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Jr. High students and adult leaders from across the synod gathered to experience God's love at the Jr. High Youth Gathering themed, Gracebook. Among many highlights, Chaplain Jay Graves preached on Gracebook, using the popular video game Medal of Honor to illustrate how it's not enough to read the Bible, we need to live it.
Night life was a blast and brought the whole community of faith together. Gathering participants gave nearly $2,000 in offerings to Lutheran Social Services Children and Family Services. |
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2012 ConfirmationConfirmation is held for students typically in 9th grade, who profess their faith, which has been prepared for by long and careful instruction which begins in 7th grade. We also call Confirmation an affirmation of baptism, a mature and public reaffirmation of faith.
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2012 First CommunionAt Rejoice, children have a place with Jesus at the gracious and wondrous meal of forgiveness, life, hope, joy, renewal, nourishment, peace, comfort, challenge, courage, and strength; a place like no other — the Lord’s Table.
Children are instructed and help prepare bread for their first communion. They have lots of fun in the process! The arms of Jesus are open. The table is set. There is room for all, and Jesus has never stopped saying, “Let the children come to me.” |
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2012 Powder Ridge SkiingAll ages were invited to Powder Ridge for an afternoon of skiing or snow tubing. Or, some enjoyed relaxing with fellowship and a wonderful potluck spread!
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2011 Operation Christmas ChildConfirmation students collected shoe boxes, added a small fun toy or stuffed animal, then added hygiene items and school supplies. Most importantly, students prayed for the boy or girl aged 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14 who will receive their gift.
Congregation members helped by providing boxes, goodies, or monetary donations. |
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2011 Fun NightNovember, 2011 - for youth in grades 2-4
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2011 ConfirmationOctober 2011
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May 2011
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2011 Canoe Trip
Participants in the winter mission trip to Children's Haven International in Reynosa, Mexico enjoyed an afternoon of exercise, fun and fellowship on a canoe trip down the Mississippi River.
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2011 Vacation Bible School
Children from around the community participated in Vacation Bible School at Rejoice over the course of the week. Kids learned about the love of Jesus through craft projects, Bible study, outdoor play and music.
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The First Ten Years
1986-1997
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