The Rev. Larry Christian, formerly a pastor at Lake Auburn Moravian Church in Victoria, has been called to serve in Specialized Ministry as chaplain at Moravian Care Ministries, an elder care ministry for the Western District of the Moravian Church in North America, located in Chaska and Waconia.  The Rev. Christianson will be responsible for providing spiritual guidance and support to residents, resident families, staff, and local communities at the senior housing facilities. 

Deanna Hollenbach
Director of Communication, Moravian
               Church in North America
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Soccer Champions.  The U13 Girls Soccer Team is the 2006 USA Cup Soccer Champion after winning the final game on July 23^rd.  Team members are, front (l-r):  Kristine Hernandez, Emily Babusek, Shea O'Brien, Alyson Sether of Victoria, Kate Beckel, Bridget Cummings, Carly Gerads, Maggie Renfro.  Back:  Assistant Coach Katie Pelto, Julia Huber, Anne Nilsson, Ellie Simatic, Megan Pfeiffe, Christine Castanias, Katie Pierce, Nicole Franz, Coach Lisa Woxland.
Shelly Babusek
Chaska, Minnesota

Division Champions.  Culver's of Chanhassen is the 13-year old District 112 Youth Baseball Prep Division Champion!  Culver's was able to get two victories in the final two games of the year-end tournament over an outstanding Oracle team to win the Championship in the 13-year of Prep Division.
Front (l-r):  Aaron Burns, Trent Claybaugh, Travvis Allard, Jacob Vandervest of Victoria, Brady Riesgraf, Mitch Gerber.  Middle:  Andy Hentges, Brian Kloos, Adam Keske, Brandon Christenson, Nik Ihland, Darrien Smith.  Back:  Coach John Hentges, Coach Scott Gerber, Coach Don Gildea.  Not pictured:  Austin Selness.
Scott Gerber
Chaska, Minnesota

Center of Attention.  Dave and I visited Father Elstan August 6^th in Springfield, Illinois.  He is still full of wit and humor.  He says hello to all of his friends.
Rosie Williams
Victoria, Minnesota

Colby Ryan Brueggemier was born to Brandon and Lisa Brueggemeier of Waconia on July 26^th, 2006, at 12:35 a.m. at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia.  Proud grandparents are Jerry and Ruth Hilgers of Victoria and Ed and Dixie Brueggemeier.