Archive for June, 2009

Penny’s Monday Sense

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Subject: witness against state health-care cuts  Please join people of faith expressing their concern about state health care cuts. The population we reach at Emma Norton Services will be affected by these cuts as well as many others.  Minnesota people of faith are gathering for a witness of lament on Tuesday, June 30, 10:30 – 11:30 [...]

Penny’s Sense

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Men of Peace Good Neighbor BBQ 7/11 Need about 5 or so  folks (and grills) plus a couple more volunteers to assist for Saturday, 7/11 Good Neighbor meal.  You don’t need to be a member of “Men Of Peace” (which lives on in memory and is a “virtual group”) We generally serve hamburgers, hot dogs, [...]

Website Update

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

About two weeks ago, the software we use to manage the Pioneer Blog came out with an update.  The update went smoothly until I went to post items that were sent to me.  For some reason, I was unable to use the editing tools within the blogging software.  This created a lot of strange characters [...]

Penny’s Sense for Monday

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Well there seemed to be several items to pass on to people before Thursday, so here is the Monday News… From VBS Staff: Hi all, Just a few updates regarding vacation bible school.    If you took a “firefly” donation from the VBS wish board, please drop the donation off at the church office by [...]

Peer Support for Postpartum Depression

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Many new moms experience the baby blues after childbirth.  An estimated 10% of new moms experience a more severe form of emotional distress known as Postpartum Depression. Through a partnership with HealthEast Faith Community Nurse Network and Dr. Dwenda Gjerdingen at Woodwinds Hospital, members of Peace have the opportunity to participate in a peer support [...]

Volunteer Schedules

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

The volunteer schedules for Communion Servers, Ushers and Greeters have been emailed out.  If you are a volunteer and did not receive them, please let Penny in the church office know and she will get you a copy.

Penny’s Sense

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Hugh is on vacation so this is my two cents for the week… 1 cent: Everyone is welcome to come and help with the construction of the Labyrinth this Saturday, Jun 21st from 9:30 AM to 4 PM.  2 cents: The Communion Server, Usher and Greeter schedules for July – December 2009 have been emailed [...]

Healthy Website(s) of the Month

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

www.mnenergychallenge.org Take the Minnesota Energy Challenge!  The goal of the Minnesota Energy Challenge is to empower Minnesotans to take simple steps to reduce their energy use and Minnesota’s CO2 emissions.  The Minnesota Energy Challenge educates people about the actions they can take so they understand how easy it is for all of us to do [...]

The Gathering

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

The Gathering gives respite to caregivers who need a break by providing a safe and enjoyable place for their loved one who is experiencing early to mid-stage memory loss.  The nearest host site is Centennial United Methodist Church in Roseville.  For more information, pick up a brochure in the Commons Area.  The gathering is coordinated [...]

HealthEast classes and support groups

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Did you know that HealthEast offers a variety of classes and support groups that are either low-cost or free?  Classes include Hip or Knee Replacement Education, Lumbar Fusion Patient Education, Holistic Care, Ways to Wellness, Pink Pilates, Kidney Stone School, Exercising after Breast Cancer, Celebrating Midlife Women, Pelvic Floor Toning, Exercise for Optimal Bone Health, [...]