Brooklyn Big Band Concert and Ice Cream Social, Sunday, July 13 Brooklyn UMC’s own big band, directed by David Mantini, will provide big band jazz music for an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 13, from noon to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited. Bring a lawn chair and meet with old and new friends! Free will offering is requested. Brooklyn UMC is located at 7200 Brooklyn Boulevard at the junction of Brooklyn Boulevard and Noble Avenue in Brooklyn Center. Church telephone: 763-561-1684

Host Families Needed ASAP If you are interested in becoming a host family for a youth, please see the postings from CETUSA, visit their website or contact Joann Kilmer at 763-675-8122

United Methodist Camping and Retreats Are you looking for a summer adventure for yourself, your child, or your family this summer? Check out the kiosk for brochures and posters with more information on summer camps, call 612-230-camps, or visit www.campminnesota.org.

E-mail Addresses Needed Please take a moment to record your email address on the attendance form. In the future, it is our intention to communicate with as many members and friends of Spirit of Hope as possible utilizing this format. Thank you!

Address Change? Spirit of Hope would like to keep in touch with you. Please contact the church office with your new address by calling 763 545 0239 or by email, pbocklund @spiritofhopeumc.org. Thanks.

2008 Flower Sign Up If you are interested in sponsoring altar flowers during 2008, the flower chart has been posted on the bulletin boards. The price of flowers remains at $25. Thanks!

Church of the Epiphany Presents 4th Annual Festival of Open Sings: Fauré, Vivaldi, Mozart, Brahms Wednesdays in July. Let’s get together to sing and play some wonderful music, while raising funds and awareness for some great causes. At Open Sings, singers and instrumentalists gather at 7 p.m. for a 45-minute rehearsal. A representative from the evening’s charity will then talk to us about their projects for only about 5 minutes and then we have refreshments. Finally, everyone returns to the sanctuary and we sing straight through without stopping. It’s not so much a performance as it is a chance to sing through some really great music together.
July 2 - Fauré Requiem - to benefit CARE, the international relief organization
July 9 - Vivaldi Gloria - to benefit Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
July 16 - Mozart Requiem - to benefit the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
July 23 - Mozart Coronation Mass - to benefit Doctors Without Borders
July 30 - Brahms Requiem (in English) - to benefit City House
We suggest a $10 donation (it’s completely voluntary), and every dime goes to the charity of the evening. Singers can bring their own scores or borrow them at the door. We have all the orchestral parts and music stands. We invite musicians of all ages. This all takes place at Church of the Epiphany, 4900 Nathan Lane N , Plymouth - just west of US-169 at the 49th Avenue exit. There’s no experience required. Lots of the musicians there will have done these pieces before, but many will be doing them for the first time. All are welcome. For more information, contact: John Hoffacker, Music Director, at 612 850-9208.