We’ll be looking at Psalm 44 this week, which is a lament from the nation of Israel. They know about God’s provision in the past, but why isn’t He protecting them today? This Psalm is quoted by Paul in Romans to help us understand how we apply this Psalm to us today. Join us Sunday as we learn how to respond to suffering in our lives.

There are a limited number of Psalms Scripture Journals available at the Welcome Center. 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 May giving, while the overview reflects giving through April. 

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.

Bottle collection wraps up this Sunday. Please bring your bottles to the table in the Atrium Sunday morning. Thank you for your generosity in supporting Amnion! 

Click HERE for Kid's Ministry summer activities information.

On Wednesday, June 24, we are volunteering at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan. The event is from 7 - 8:45 PM. Please let Molly Auger know if your student is planning to attend so we can notify FMSC of our numbers. You can email Molly at molly@ssefc.org. Thank you!

The Summer Equip class on Christian Ethics resumes meeting this week. Join us upstairs in Room 255 @ 9 AM. All are welcome! There will be some activity sheets for the kids.

Mark your calendars and plan to come to the Men's Ministry Cookout for a time to relax and hang out with the other men from church.
Date:  Friday, July 17
Time: 6 PM
We will provide burgers, hot dogs, condiments and water. Please bring a side/dessert to share, a lawn chair and a shade tent if you have one.
Click the button below to RSVP.

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).

Our next Second Sunday Summer Social is July 12! Join us for an all-church Great American Potluck right after the service. We'll be grilling burgers and hot dogs! Please bring an "American" themed side dish and dessert to share!

COMING UP:
Women's Fellowship in the Word- June 20
Youth @ Feed My Starving Children- June 24
Men's Book Study - June 24
Kids Summer Play Date- June 25
Men's Prayer- June 25
Kids Summer Brite- June 30
Great American Potluck- July 12

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.