A young boy went into a grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of “Duz” detergent. The clerk asked what it was for.

“I’m going to wash my dog with it” the boy answered. “Well son,” the clerk said, “that Duz detergent is pretty strong stuff.” But the boy insisted that Duz detergent was what he wanted.

A few weeks later the clerk recognized the boy when he came into the store again and asked the boy “How’s your dog?” The boy answered, “I’m afraid he died.” “Oh, I’m sorry,” said the clerk, “but I did try to warn you about that Duz detergent.” “Well,” said the boy shaking his head, “I don’t think it was the Duz that did it. I think it was the rinse cycle that got him.”

Sometimes we feel like we have been through the rinse cycle too, don’t we. Maybe those feelings are due to struggles or conflict or stress in life. Of maybe they are due to feelings of boredom, loneliness or meaninglessness. Whatever the cause, those feelings do come sometimes and at those times we struggle, just like Jesus struggled with Satan in the wilderness.

But there is hope. In the midst of the trials there is help in Jesus who says to us: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) He calls us to come. He tells us He will carry the burdens. He promises that in Him we can find peace.

God really does care about us. That is great news, at all times, even when we feel like we have been through the rinse cycle!

2011 Galilean Graduates

Lorraine Hoffman

Respectfully Submitted ~ Sally Litterer, Treasurer

The Youth met on Wednesday evening, May 18 for a potluck supper at State Park, Clear Lake. After a wonderful meal, the youth challenged the parents to a friendly softball game. Even though the parents had a ‘few years’ on the youth, they rose to the challenge and defeated the youth! A lot of fun and razing was had by all.

The summer finds us not as busy with the youth group but still have things planned. On June 5th we will meet at 6:00 pm for Miniature Golf in Clear Lake followed by a trip to a ice cream stand. On July 9th the youth will meet at the church for a camp-over at 5:00 pm. Bring your tents, sleep gear, food if you want (or we will have food for supper and breakfast) etc. we will have a campfire, great food, games, and whatever else we can or want to do. If any of the youth cannot come at 5 pm, come when you can. It will conclude on Sunday morning at church service time. Hopefully we will have a good turnout, fun times to be had by all!

August: events to be determined, probably a get together to plan the new year.

The youth gives their thanks to the congregation for all the support they have shown in the past months and look forward to having Pastor Scot and his family join our family at Galilean.

Have a great summer!!

Pralle’s & Welper’s

Cerro Gordo Chapter of Thrivent Financial (31131) is sponsoring two fun events for the summer of 2011.

Get your tickets by calling the Thrivent office in Mason City @ 641-423-1533. Transportation is your own. Cubs Tickets are only $2. Pregame festivities include 2,000 Donuts, Coffee & Juice. Face painting, moon walk, dunk tank & giant inflatable slide beginning at 10 am—1 pm at Principal Parking Lot.

We will also be packaging boxes for our troops in Afghanistan. Iowa Cubs vs. Albuquerque Isotpes game begins at 1:05 pm at Principal Park in downtown Des Moines.

Historic Arnold’s Park tickets only $10 which includes a picnic lunch. Hours 11 am to 9 pm. Your local Thrivent Chapter is helping with the funding of this event.

Do not delay! Tickets for both events are limited and must be purchased not later than June 3rd!!!!

Lori Althof ~ of Thrivent

Usher/Greeters: Dan & Kim Gapinski

Accompanist: Brenda Bonnstetter

Accompanist: Jackie Swanson