This Week at Esther
THIS WEEK AT ESTHER
Sunday, June 21st – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday Fellowship Before & After Worship
10 am – Worship with Holy Communion led by SAM Jewel Townsend
2 pm – Worship at St. William’s
Sunday, June 28th – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday Fellowship Before & After Worship
10 am – Worship with Holy Communion led by Megan Townsend
2 pm – Worship at St. William’s
SERVING IN JUNE
Pastor: June 21- SAM Jewel Townsend, June 28-Megan Townsend
Organists: Marcia Guenther & Brad Lambrecht
Altar Care: Bev Arvidson
Usher: NEED VOLUNTEER
Acolyte: NEED VOLUNTEER
Lay Reader: Chris Carter
Communion Assistant: Chris Carter
Birthday Card Sender: Elaine Fyhrie
Thank you to all who attended and helped in any way with VBS. We have 33 kids in attendance and 30+ adult and youth helpers that have helped when they can to make each night a success!
*NEWS AND NOTES*
Everything in the Sanctuary and entry will need to be moved out on Sunday, July 5th so the new flooring and carpet can be installed. ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED as the pews will need to be moved to the basement.
The Pork Chop Feed is Friday, July 17th 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Faith in Miltona. Sign-up is on the Narthex table for workers and for making pans of bars for the event. There are also flyers available – please take a few and hang up around the community when you are out and about.
Ice Cream Social Sunday, July 26th! Worship will be at 10 am with the Ice Cream Social and Country Store from 11-3pm. Please help spread the word by sharing posts about the Ice Cream Social on Facebook.
- Naomi Circle will make ice cream
- Martha Circle will serve
- Ruth Circle will do the advertising
Vanco online giving platform is a great way to set up a scheduled giving plan for even when you cannot make it to church. Scan the QR code, go online to estherlutheran.com, go to the tab “ways to support Esther Lutheran Church” and click on the link https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZP4R or download the app Vanco Mobile Faith Engagement. Any questions please ask Mandy Arvidson.
We welcome you to join us for Worship by the Water on Sunday, July 12th at 10 am at the home of Rodney Peterson. Please be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on during worship. We invite you to stay for a potluck after worship for a time of food and fellowship. Also, bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share. Rodney’s address is 13335 County Road 42, Parkers Prairie, MN.
TURN HUNGER INTO HOPE WITH YOUR OWN TWO HANDS. Join us for a Feed My Starving Children MobilePack™ event to provide life changing meals where they’re needed most. We welcome volunteers of all abilities, ages 5 and up to help us pack 101,088 meals!
WHAT: FMSC MobilePack™ events offer volunteers a one-of-a-kind experience. You’ll hand-pack rice, soy, dried vegetables and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags which are then sealed, boxed, placed on pallets and shipped to incredible partners who distribute the food to children who need it around the world.
DATE: June 28-29, 2026
LOCATION: Calvary Church | 605 Douglas St., Alexandria, MN
VOLUNTEER: It’s fun to serve alongside people you know! Sign up with your family, coworkers, teammates, or friends. Volunteers of all abilities (ages 5 and up) are welcome, and you do not need to be connected to Calvary to participate. Shifts are 2 hours each.
DONATE: Your generosity makes a huge difference in the lives of thousands of children in need around the world! The total cost for this MobilePack™ event is $30k. Thanks to a generous donor, the next $7,500 donated will be matched.
Go to https://give.fmsc.org/campaign/2606-200ea-alexandria-mn-calvary-church/c774158 to volunteer. Please contact Angie at Calvary at angie@calvaryalex.org or call 320-763-5178 with any questions.
Check out the Esther Calendar on our website to stay up to date on everything happening! Go to estherlutheran.com and click on “Esther Calendar.”
You belong here. We believe that each person has unique gifts, are created in God’s image, and is a beloved child of God. We welcome you to join us each week to share in the community of faith at Esther – “Knowing Christ – making Christ known through faith, hope and love”. If you would like to become a member of Esther, please contact Mandy in the church office at 218-338-2171 or secretary@estherlutheran.net or Jewel Townsend at 320-760-2503 or jewellht17@gmail.com.
Esther Lutheran Church, ELCA
11019 625th Ave, Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 – Telephone:218-338-2171
Website:estherlutheran.com Email: secretary@estherlutheran.net Facebook: facebook.com/estherlutheran/
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