While the “Sidelines” took a break the past couple of weeks, there was still much going on at Southtown. Sunday, June 2nd, the children’s ministries were recognized and tributes paid to those working in AWANA Clubs, children’s choir, Sunday School classes, Extended Teaching Care (ETC), and the upcoming Vacation Bible School. We are fortunate to have individuals who care about children and willingly give of their time and energy to minister to them.

Then, this past Sunday, we celebrated the achievements of our high school graduates. Remember them, along with the college graduates, as they enter a new chapter in their lives this year. Tim Beyer brought a message on “Our Incomparable God” from Isaiah 40, which can be summed up in this quote by A.W. Tozer: “The heaviest obligation lying upon the Christian Church today is to purify and elevate her concept of God…” To see God in all His greatness yet realize how close He is to us and how He cares about us.



All Southtowners are invited to a special service on Sunday, June 23rd, at 2 pm, to ordain Anthony Cardozo to the gospel ministry. Anthony and his wife, Ana, minister to La Comunidad Bautista, the Hispanic church that meets in our facility on Sunday mornings.

Included in this service will be a testimony by Anthony, a charge to him by Stan McFall, and a charge to the church by Leo Endel. A reception will follow.



Wednesday, June 19th, is the next regularly scheduled business meeting. Since it is a summer meeting, there will not be a supper, but dessert will be served. The annual budget will be presented. Please note that the meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 pm, in order for the Deacon Ordination Council to meet at 7:00.

Vacation Bible School is coming up in 5 weeks – July 15-19! Certain supplies are needed. Please stop by the table in the foyer, check the lists, and sign up to bring an item or two. Your contributions will be appreciated!



A few tidbits about our members failed to be mentioned earlier but we want to highlight them now:

• In April, Mitch McGuire and Justine Sharkey were married in the chapel at Northwestern College. Congratulations to both of them in their new life together. Mitch is the son of Mike & Arloueen McGuire.
• In May, Gail Wollin celebrated 25 years of service with Health Partners and was recognized at a special dinner. Congratulations, Gail! Also…Gail & Dale’s son, Lucas, graduated with two B.A. degrees from the U of M at Morris in May and recently started a new job in Owatonna. Their daughter, Tiana, will graduate from Iowa State Univ. this December.
• Janet Tyndell received a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota. Way to go, Janet!

If you have news to share that we can celebrate with you, please contact the church office!



This Sunday is Father’s Day and the Deacons have a small gift to distribute to each father present. We will commission and pray for our youth as they leave for M-Fuge in Louisville, Kentucky, following the service. In Leo’s absence, Jake Rock returns to preach; he is pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church in Minneapolis.

We look forward to seeing you!