Announcements
Updated on March 29, 2025
Sabbath School Lessons
Sabbath School lessons begin at 10am each Sabbath. Classes are separated and tailored to different age groups. Someone will direct you to your class if visiting for the first time.
Worship Service
Worship service begins at 11:00am after Sabbath School and takes place in the sanctuary.
Local Church
Revelation Study – Sunday, March 30th
We will review Revelation 9 and the 3 woes (last three trumpets). Meeting will start at 12pm.
Board Meeting, Sunday, March 30th
Meeting will take place at 2pm.
Pathfinder and Adventurers – Monday, April 7th
The pathfinder meeting will start at 6:30pm.
MN Young Adult Weekend 2025 – April 11th – 12th
You are invited to join us and other young adults/youth from the state for the Minnesota Young Adult Weekend at our Mankato SDA Church. Our theme, “Purpose Uninterrupted: Don’t Let Temptation Rewrite Your Story” (Psalm 119:9), focuses on encouraging youth and young adults to stay grounded in God’s purpose.
Fellowship meal – Saturday, April 12th
Everyone is welcome to join us for our fellowship meal after worship service.
Pathfinder and Adventurers – Monday, April 21st
The pathfinder meeting will start at 6:30pm.
Pentecost 2025 – Coming this Summer
More information is to come in the following months.
Minnesota Conference
North Star Camp Registration – Starts on Sunday March 2nd
Exciting news!!! Registration for summer camp at North Star Camp will begin at 8am. Register for camp at www.northstarcamp.org. Receive a $25 Early Bird Discount by registering before April 30th.
Camp Meeting Musicians Needed – Register by Monday, March 31st
Talented musicians needed to perform during regular services and during the Sabbath afternoon concert. If you are interested, please complete the registration form. This year’s theme is “Look and Live” based on Romans 1:16.
https://minnesotaconferenceofsda.regfox.com/campmeeting-music-registration-form
Camp Meeting Registration – Starting Tuesday, April 1st
Camp Meeting is coming up! Register for your dorm. Go to campmeeting.mnsda.com to register. Camp Meeting is June 10-14, 2025 at Maplewood Academy campus in Hutchinson, MN.
Minnetonka Church Celebrates 67 years! – April 4th and 5th
The Minnetonka Adventist Church is having a 67th anniversary celebration. Dinner and vespers on Friday at 5:30pm. A special Sabbath service on the 5th at 11:30am followed by potluck and an afternoon celebration. All are welcome!
Disaster Response Training – Sunday, April 20th
Donation Operations Course will take place from 8-5 at the LeCenter SDA Church, 190 S. Park Ave, Le Center, MN. Cost is $25 for ages 18 and older. Registration fee includes a Disaster Response manual, T-shirt and credentials. Contact Les Morrison for questions at Leslie.morrison@mnsda.com.
Maplewood Academy Drama Production – Thursday, April 24th, Sunday, April 27th
Maplewood Academy's spring Drama production, "Godspell" - a musical about Jesus and his followers, plays April 24th @7pm and April 27th @3pm! Contact jesse.tasche@maplwoodacademy for more details. $12 per person.
Men’s Retreat – April 25th – 27th
Men’s retreat will take place at North Star Camp in Brainerd. Marty Miller will be the guest speaker.
Save the dates for Women’s Ministries
· Women's Ministries Mini retreat – Saturday, May 3rd
Join us from 9am -5pm for a mini retreat at Southview Christian School- 15304 Cty. Rd 5, Burnsville, MN. Register: https://minnesotaconferenceofsda.regfox.com/mini-womens-ministries-retreat-2025
· Women’s Ministry Retreat – October 24th – 26th
Will take place at Cragun’s Resort. Registration details will be sent at a later date.
Adventurer Family Camp – May 30th – June 1st
Adventurer Family Camp will be at North Star Camp. Registration is through your club director.
The Northern Lights - Retraction
We have been made aware that the article published in the most recent Northern Lights magazine, “Healing Communities Through Health and Faith”, was published with an incorrect logo. We apologize for misrepresenting the logo for BIG4Health.
Camp Meeting Food and Used Book Sale
There will be a used book and veggie food sale again at camp meeting this year. Book donations can be made at the Conference Office starting March 1 or bring them to camp meeting.
Now Hiring Teachers!
We are looking for passionate, Seventh-Day Adventist educators! If you are interested in teaching in one of our schools, please go to jobs.mnsda.com to view positions and apply.
Camp Kitchen Director Needed
North Star Camp is looking for a Kitchen Director for this summer! Please email your resume to scarlson@mnsda.com.
Devastating Fires in California - How can you help?
The North American Division Adventist Community Services Disaster Relief team is providing financial support and aide to the Pacific Union and Southern California Conference. Four of the churches in the Southern California Conference have become safe havens for people needing shelter. To help with this disaster, you can donate directly to NAD ACS to help with this disaster. https://acsdonate.maxcheckout.com/
How to Help after Hurricane Helene and Milton
If you wish to give financially to the disaster relief efforts in these areas affected by the hurricane, please mark all payments as “Hurricane Relief” so the money is earmarked appropriately for disaster relief needs. Links are posted on the website.
Carolina Conference (North & South Carolina) www.carolinasda.com
Georgia Cumberland Conference (Georgia & eastern Tennessee) www.gccsda.org
· https://www.gccsda.com/news/11470
Florida Conference (Florida) www.floridaconference.com
· https://floridaconference.com/news/
· Note: Florida has been hit by three hurricanes this season.
Southeastern Conference (Florida & other southern states) https://www.secsda.org
· https://www.secsda.org/urgent-relief-efforts-for-hurricane-helene-donation-drop-off-information/
North American Division (ACSDR at the national level)
· www.communityservices.org
· https://www.communityservices.org/hurricane-helene/
Please submit all bulletin announcements to (507) 317-6456 or deisy.deleonesqueda@yahoo.com no later than 8:00 AM Thursday. Please type “BULLETIN” in the subject line. Thanks!