We’re back to our regular summer schedule in the Psalms! This summer, we’ll be in the 40s, starting this week with Psalm 41. This Psalm concludes the first of five books in the Psalms and describes someone who is happy, which seems odd based on what David goes on to describe. Join us Sunday as we look at how David can be happy despite the circumstances happening in his life!

Also, we have a limited number of Psalms Scripture Journals for you. If you already have one, please don’t take another one.

We hope you will join us in person on Sunday at 10:30 AM or watch online.

Please click HERE to submit prayer requests. 

You can give regularly by placing a check in the offering boxes at the back of the Auditorium, going to the South Suburban website and setting up a regular gift, or clicking on the GIVE button below. Please pray about how you can give regularly to support the great staff and many ministries God has given to us. Remember, all contributions are considered gifts and the church may use them to fulfill the continuing needs of ministry as they arise.

ONLINE GIVING:  Set up a one-time or recurring donation using the button below. If you have any questions about this platform, please reach out to Pastor Micah.

Click the button below to see an overview of our budgeted income and expenses compared to our current actuals. If you ever have questions about the finances at church please reach out to Pastor Micah. 

Given from Donor: $250,000
Given From Congregation: $193,076
Total Given: $443,076
Goal: $500,000

Please note the difference between the listed mortgage match progress and what is reflected in the overview are slightly different. This is because the mortgage match numbers listed here include April giving, while the overview reflects giving through March. 

Join us as we focus on praying for Jon & Carrie Dunnette this month. Click HERE to see the prayer requests.

Your gifts of items to our food shelf are much appreciated! Together we can make a difference and help our neighbors thrive through challenging times. Items that you give are delivered to Apple Valley’s largest food shelf, located at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. As a Supershelf, they are committed to providing a variety of healthy, culturally appropriate items, offering the dignity of choice to their clients.

Summer’s Most Wanted:  Nut Butters (28 oz. or smaller); Healthy Snacks for Kids; Flavored Oatmeal; Pancake Mix & Syrup; Canned Meat, Chicken, Spam; Baked Beans; Hard Taco Shells; Baby Wipes; Diapers (Especially sizes 4, 5, 6); Personal Care & Hygiene items. Other household and food items are also useful and appreciated. Items useful for your family will also be helpful for our neighbors in need. Healthy options are welcome!

Thank you for remembering that donations must be nonperishable store-bought items, unopened, with current dates. Please drop off at our collection shelves in the Atrium. Paper Grocery Bags with handles and in good condition are also helpful and appreciated.

Are you in need of food? Please find more information at our collection shelves in the Atrium.
Click HERE to see the current volunteer opportunities. 

Click HERE for Kid's Ministry summer activities information.

We had a wonderful time at Antlers Park on our last Wednesday. Click HERE to see a group photo.

Join us this Sunday @ 9 AM upstairs in Room #255 for our Summer Equip class. We'll be discussing Christian Ethics. Everyone is welcome to attend. While there is no kids ministry during the Summer Equip class, kids are welcome to come with you. There will be some activity sheets available each week. 

Are you interested in doing a book study with other men this summer? Pastor Mike will be leading a group through the book “The Reason for Church” by Brad Edwards. Even if you don’t have time to read the book, we’d love to have you join us as we dialogue about the various topics brought up in the book. We’ll be meeting 6 times over the summer from 6:30-7:30 AM. You can sign up by clicking the button below. If you have any questions please reach out to Pastor Mike (mikes@ssefc.org).

Get to know your sisters in Christ and follow Jesus’s call for us to love one another and encourage each other in the hope we have in the gospel. Every Saturday morning, beginning June 6, we will take time to personally read a Bible passage, discuss what we learned about God and how we can apply it to our lives. These Saturdays are stand-alone studies and do not require any homework. You are welcome to come any Saturday that will work for you. Click the button below to register or just come when you can! We will be meeting from 9:30-11 AM at church in room 254.

Ladies, We are hoping to bless the MOMS group (that is supported by our church) with dinner for them, their kids and mentors on Thursday, June 25 at Faith Covenant Church in Burnsville.
The M.O.M.S. Program (Making Our Moms Successful) is a nonprofit, faith-based mentoring program designed to equip single mothers in poverty with the skills to build and provide healthy, stable homes for their children.
Click the button below to sign up to donate food. If you would like to help serve that evening, please let Tami know (tami@ssefc.org).

Mark your calendars for our Annual Business Meeting on June 14 @ 9 AM. Pastor Mike sent out an email to members with more details last week.

If you have questions, Pastor Mike will be available in the library after the service on Sunday.

To prepare for the meeting, click the buttons below to see the Candidates for affirmation/voting, the proposed budget, the new bylaws, and the Elder bio. The list of candidates for affirmation/voting and the proposed budget are also posted on the Elder bulletin board.

Join us for yummy floats and a variety of games for the whole family!

COMING UP:
Women's Fellowship in the Word- June 6
Summer Equip- June 7
Men's Book Study - June 10
Men's Prayer- June 11
Congregational Meeting- June 14
Second Sunday Summer Social- June 14
For more information, click the button below for a shortcut to South Suburban's calendar of events located on the website (ssefc.org/events).

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
The summer office hours will be somewhat sporadic to allow staff more flexibility. 
Please call the office and/or reach out to staff directly to make sure someone will be at church if you need to stop by. In addition, please note the adjusted hours below:
Monday: 9 AM - 3 PM
Tuesday & Thursday: 10 AM - 2 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 12 PM
The office is closed on Fridays.

Lead Pastor - Mike Strand (mikes@ssefc.org)
Associate Pastor - Micah Anderson (micaha@ssefc.org)
Facility - Eric Zaske (facilities@ssefc.org)
Kids & Family Ministries Director - Erin Rivenburg (erinr@ssefc.org)
Kids Ministries Associate - Kimberly Hall
Music & Women's Ministries Director - Tami Peterson (tami@ssefc.org)
Office Manager - Heather Nelson (heather@ssefc.org)
Database Admin - Deb Veer 
Youth Ministries Director - Molly Auger (molly@ssefc.org)
Youth Ministries Associate - Katie VanBockel

Please email Friday News Flash items to communication@ssefc.org by end of day on Wednesday.