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Minnesota Conference
Pastor Jeff Scoggins Communication
New Conference President Jeff Scoggins is hoping to increase communication from the conference to all the church members in Minnesota. We have created two new options for keeping up with the news. First is “The Northern Light Extra,” which is an email newsletter directly from Pastor Scoggins that will arrive in your inbox at least monthly and sometimes more often. Subscribe at http://eepurl.com/iu3GJQ. The second option, if you are on Facebook, is to follow his page at Facebook.com/PastorJeffScoggins. You can at least try the options out and if you don’t find them useful, it’s easy to unsubscribe.
Job Opportunity
Pets Remembered Cremation Service in New Brighton is looking for 1 full-time and 1 part-time worker. As a 3rd generation family-owned business, owned by an Adventist family, they would prefer to hire Adventists.
Applicants must be of legal age and possess a valid driver’s license. The nature of the job necessitates compassion. The hours offered are somewhat flexible, and the observance of Sabbath is always accommodated. Pets Remebered specializes in individual cremation, and cremates approximately 8-10 pets per day. Visit petsrememberedcremation.com to learn more.
Interested persons should contact Peyton Isburg at (605) 280–2302 or isburgs@yahoo.com.
Healing the Broken at Minneapolis First
Minneapolis First invites you to a vital weekend seminar, "Healing The Broken," with Drs. David and Beverly Sedlacek on January 26 & 27. The topics will be Our Story, God’s Story, Trauma and its Impact on our Lives, God’s Ministry of Healing, Strategies for Healing Trauma, and Addiction Recovery.
Dr. David Sedlacek is a recently retired Professor and Chair of the Department of Discipleship and Lifespan Education at Andrews University. He has worked in public and private settings as a clinician, researcher, teacher, pastor, chaplain, and administrator. Dr. Sedlacek has worked extensively in the areas of addiction, abuse, relationships, marriage, and family. Dr. Beverly Sedlacek is trained in psychiatry and has worked and taught in the area of psychiatric nursing. She has worked as a Clinical Director in several treatment facilities. The Sedlaceks teach and counsel on the issue of emotional healing and family well-being and have written the book "Cleansing the Sanctuary of the Heart: Tools for Emotional Healing."
Maplewood Academy Senior Class Benefit
The Maplewood Academy Senior class will be putting on their Senior Benefit, an original play called "A Very 'Ope-ful Christmas Vacation", on Saturday night, December 2, at 7:00 p.m. This is a fundraiser event for the class and we would love for you all to come! Admission is $5 a person. Concessions available. See attached bulletin insert.
Couples Retreat
Family Life Ministries is pleased to invite you to 2023 Couples’ Retreat “From Now and Beyond”. A weekend for couples to intentionally spend time growing in love, communication, intimacy and more. It is a time for deep focus and understanding of each other and reflection on their marriage journey and future goals. Our guest speakers will inspire you to grow closer to each other in love, respect and commitment as you experience genuine happiness and fulfillment. Do not miss this opportunity to refocus and refresh your relationship. November 10-12 at Embassy Suites Bloomington. Registration online open now. https://minnesotaconferenceofsda.regfox.com/2023-couples-retreat
Support the Ministries You Care About Through a Donor Advised Fund
Did you know that when you donate though a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) you can control when, how much, and where your funds will be distributed? When you fund a DAF, you can wait and let the fund grow until you are ready for distributions to be made, but still benefit from an immediate income tax deduction for the current tax year. It also allows your donation(s) to remain anonymous if you wish, and you can direct your funds to be distributed to as many or few organizations as you want either all-at-once, or over time. If you would like to learn more about giving through a DAF, contact the Gift Planning & Trust Services Department today for more information. (763) 424-8923; msims@mnsda.com; www.mnsdagift.org.
