It's Thursday Morning...must be Men's Breakfast!

The road to Cambridge leads twelve or so men from the church to a wonderful breakfast at the local restaurant across from the Golf Course. Then, a Bible study and an often lively discussion about local, state, and world events. This is held the first and third Thursdays of the month. The men arrive at about eight o'clock and meet for about an hour. All men are welcome to join the group!

Now, if this is too late. Yes, we said too late. Once a month beginning at 5 am (if the pastor does not over sleep) there is a waffle and egg breakfast held at the church upstairs fellowship hall. This is free of charge. Pastor Larry's waffles are becoming a hit so stop in any time between 5 and 8 those mornings for a breakfast treat, a cup of coffee, a quick "Hi" or stay a while and visit.

Youth Mission Trip for Summer of 2010

At the organizational meeting held on Tuesday, July 14 those in attendance voted 10 to 1 for going to :

Coastal Carolina: Hyde County, North Carolina

June 20 - 25, 2010

Along the eastern edge of North Carolina is Hyde County. Beautiful inland waterways surround the community and tourists are drawn to the area for its beaches, historic homes and peaceful character. This charming community was home to the infamous “Blackbeard the Pirate” in the early eighteenth century.

YouthWorks will be in the rural village of Swan Quarter, located on Swanquarter Bay, an inlet of Pamlico Sound.

The beauty and serenity of this region has often been interrupted by hurricanes. As a result, construction costs have soared and the lack of affordable housing has become a significant problem and 19 percent of the population lives below the poverty line.

Activities Provided by Youthworks: Go crabbing (a local term for crab fishing); Canoeing on Lake Mattamuskeet; Attend a local church service; and Community BBQ.

Cost $268* does not include travel and non-youthworks lodging

The next meeting to determine the number going and the type of transportation to use will be on Tuesday, July 21st at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall of the church.

In Holy Baptism, parents, sponsors, family and congregational members promise to "teach the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments. As they grow in years, you should place in their hands the Holy Scriptures and provide for their instruction in the Christian faith." ("Rite of Holy Baptism" LBW, page 121.) At Deerfield Lutheran the vision of the Faith Chest Ministry is to support families in passing down our faith in their home from one generation to the next.

Faith Chests are a place in the home where faith-building resources can be kept. Through the generous gifts made by individuals, and through memorial gifts given in memory of individuals, at Deerfield Lutheran Church there is a fund to support this ministry. The first gift given to a family at the time of baptism is The Beginner's Bible. This gift is given to parents so they may begin reading the Bible stories as early in the life of their child as possible.

If you are interested in supporting this vision for ministry, first of all begin by passing down faith in your own home with your family and friends. Second, worship, attend classes, and develop your own devotional life so that you can grow in your own faith. Get involved in being a leader in a class for children, youth or adults. Finally, learn to build these chests of faith to be given to our congregation’s families and consider giving a gift to support this ministry.

Thank you to our Faith Chest Builders!

The Shawl Ministry of Deerfield Lutheran Church continues year round to be a blessing for those in our community who need to know they are loved and not forgotten. All of us need to know there are those who care. Those who are in the hospital, nursing homes, or have experienced a tremedous loss are given these shawls or lap robes. The shawls have been given to hurricane relief in Biloxi, Mississippi, an Indian Reservation in Minnesota and to men (lap robes) and women (shawls) in our community and beyond.

If you know of someone who could use an extra hug, let the church office know. If YOU would like to become a part of this ministry, there are simple instructions for knitting, crocheting or quilting a lap robe or shawl in the church narthex. Also, check out the various patterns on the internet or use your own creation. These are so appreciated by those who get the "HUG" of love and know they are remembered.

June is filled with activity at DLC

VBS - SonRock Kids Camp

VBS 2009 at DLC was held on June 15 though the 19th. The theme this year was "SonRock Kids Camp" where kids build their lives on the rock of Jesus. After the walk from Summer School, the thirty plus kids were treated to lunches of tacoes, pizza, sandwiches, chicken nuggets and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. The noise and excitement of the afternoon was beginning!Then onto crafts, music, games and Bible lessons. The stepping stones, the beadings, and the T-shirts were great; the journeys "through a cave and over rocky paths" were a challenge. Upbeat songs and Bible Lessons were based on 1 John 3:1 " How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" Accepted, Protected, Saved, Forgiven and Living for Jesus were the themes of each of the days. Sunday, June 21st was the great outdoor program and it was amazing just how much the kids could learn in five short afternoons.

The Ice Cream Social

The weather was beautiful for the annual Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, June 17th. The ladies had met at the church Tuesday

afternoon for fellowship and making potato salad from Marge's special recipe. Just what is the secret to the wonderful salad?

The baked beans are Lois's homemade speciality and are always a big hit at the social. There were lots and lots of scrumptious pies; it is hard to believe this year

they actually ran out! Next year we'll

have to bake more. Barbecue and hot dog plates kept coming out of the pavilion at Fireman's park.

A BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make this a success!

Naperville Bikers Return!

Once again we welcomed the Naperville Bikers. This special group, members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, rode from Naperville, Illinois to Deerfield leaving their footprints everywhere they went. They gave a short program to help spread the word of God and minister to those they met. The focus of FCA is on serving local co

mmunities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ.

This year's verse which the group used was Isaiah 6:8 "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me."

First Communion

After several meetings and discussions of what first communion means, Sunday June 21st was chosen as the day for three young students to have their first communion. To prepare for this special occasion, they had made their own chalices and also with the help of Jerry Schultz had baked the communion bread that would be used. First communion is a special time for family and friends to gather and celebrate this milestone in the Christian life.