SCUBA- VBS 2024
Today we celebrate and invite children to join in the fun at VBS!! VBS will be Tuesday, May 28 – Thursday May 30. You can sign up online by going to our website or by the QR code on the screen. We will have so much fun and learn about diving into a friendship with God during our fun packed 3 days! And be sure to share the signup info with your friends. The ages for VBS are children who have turned 4 by May 28 – 5th grade. Please stop at the Welcome Center after the service for a promotional family pack where you will get the VBS music, fun toy, and VBS t shirt!
VBS Food
During our VBS week, we offer a meal. If you would like to help provide food for VBS, we would greatly appreciate it! You may follow the QR code or use this link: https://bit.ly/VBSfood2024. Follow instructions on the site for drop off and dates when needed. Thanks so much!
Cards for Graduates
Congratulations to our graduating seniors! May your paths be filled with endless opportunities, joy, and fulfillment. We are immensely proud of you, and we can't wait to see the incredible things you will achieve. Following are our graduating seniors:
Summer Church Camp
Registration is open now! If you have a specific camp in mind, be sure to register soon at www.dakcamps.org. Spaces are limited, and we want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to attend their preferred camp. Don’t forget to take advantage of the 75% scholarship for campers again this year by simply entering the code ‘brookingscampers’. Reach out to Gretchen at education@brookings methodist.org. or call 605-692-4345 if you have any questions.
Calling All Ladies!
You are invited to the Women of Faith Spring Luncheon to be held on Thursday, May 16, 12:00 noon in the church dining room. Our featured speaker will be Lynn Darnall and she will talk about her recent South African Mission Trip. Please contact Peg Lund @ 605-691-8280 to reserve your place and assist with the plate count.
#onething- Father's Day and Tool Time!
For $10 per honoree you can help put God’s Love in Action! During the month of May you have the opportunity to honor the men in your family by donating towards Habitat for Humanity ‘Tool Time’ Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity. The names will be shared on Father’s Day, June 16 in the Sunday bulletin. See the insert in today’s bulletin and at each Welcome Center in the Narthex. You may also contact the church office; 605-692-4345 or office@brookingsmethodist.org.
Prayer Chain
Have Faith in God—Ask in Jesus’s Name—Pray with Great Desire
Contact Betty Ruth Mennis at 605-693-3070 or 605-690-5338 to activate the First United Methodist Church prayer chain. We pray to thank Him, rejoice with Him, bring our pain, sorry needs and sorrow to Him—He cares so we join together in prayer.
Contact Betty Ruth Mennis at 605-693-3070 or 605-690-5338 to activate the First United Methodist Church prayer chain. We pray to thank Him, rejoice with Him, bring our pain, sorry needs and sorrow to Him—He cares so we join together in prayer.
Online Giving
Vanco Payment Solutions offers a giving app for your donation using your Apple or Android device called “Vanco Mobile”. Once you have the app downloaded, in the Search bar type “Brookings” and then select FUMC. Please contact our Finance Office if you have any questions (605-692-4345 or finance@brookingsmethodist.org).
Radio Broadcast Sponsorship
The 2024 Radio Broadcast sign ups are available at the Welcome Centers. The cost is $60 and can be heard on KBRK 1430AM every Sunday at 9:30am.
Connect With Us!
Church Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-12:00 pm
Need prayer? Email prayer@brookingsmethodist.org and our pastor will pray with you. We can also add you to our Prayer Chain.
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-12:00 pm
Need prayer? Email prayer@brookingsmethodist.org and our pastor will pray with you. We can also add you to our Prayer Chain.
Church Staff
Lead Pastor - Pete Grassow
Education Director - Gretchen Knutson
Community Life Center Director - Vonda Kirkham
Office Manager - Lynelle Hagedorn
Finance Coordinator - Linda Kay Hai
Worship Tech/Media Director, Facility Manager - Sam Becker
Tech Coordinator - Paul Schmidt
Music Coordinator - Bunny Christie
Worship Coordinator - Maria Schlueter
Choir Director - Shawn Stemsrud
Congregational Care Coordinator - Joanie Holm
Organists - Joan Riessen & MK Hugghins
Manna Cook - Katie Knutson
Choir Accompanist - Thomas Tvedt
Education Director - Gretchen Knutson
Community Life Center Director - Vonda Kirkham
Office Manager - Lynelle Hagedorn
Finance Coordinator - Linda Kay Hai
Worship Tech/Media Director, Facility Manager - Sam Becker
Tech Coordinator - Paul Schmidt
Music Coordinator - Bunny Christie
Worship Coordinator - Maria Schlueter
Choir Director - Shawn Stemsrud
Congregational Care Coordinator - Joanie Holm
Organists - Joan Riessen & MK Hugghins
Manna Cook - Katie Knutson
Choir Accompanist - Thomas Tvedt