God's Timing: Land Sale Closed!

Over nine years ago, North Heights Lutheran Church began a path to sell a portion of land at our Arden Hills location. We never officially listed the property for sale, but during those years, several developers came to us with offers to purchase the land. On February 1, 2022, we entered into a purchase agreement, and due to complexity and regulatory agencies plus Covid 19, there were 11 amendments to the purchase agreement that were required to finalize the sale. 

On June 29, 2026, after a marathon three-hour session with the attorneys, all the paperwork was signed to close on the sale. Then on June 30, 2026, we received full payment for the property. It's official!

When the congregation approved the sale, they instructed leadership to use the proceeds from the sale for capital repair and maintenance of our properties. The wisdom of this approach was using the asset to repair and improve what we already have rather than funding new programs. Accordingly, your tithes and offerings will continue to fund the operation of North Heights to build His Kingdom.

When the first offer was received, we were debt free, and due to your generosity, we have remained so. We are so thankful for an amazing North Heights family that gives selflessly, obediently, and generously.

During this entire journey, the congregation and the leadership remained confident that it was in God's plan for the sale to take place, and we patiently worked through the process. Now we see better that it was all in God's timing. We praise Him for His perfect plan!

Construction is planned to begin mid-July 2026. As this will impact parking and entrances, watch our weekly emails for updates. For more information on the purchasers, Platinum 55 Inspired Living, visit their website here.

John Endorsing Land Sale!

Rome VBS

Over VBS week, our Arden Hills building was transformed into the bustling, ancient streets of Rome, where kids were immersed in Paul’s world and God’s love. They heard the story of Saul to Paul and learned the reality of persecution. When seeing a skit of a Roman soldier closing a merchant’s store for being a Christian, many students bravely opposed this soldier from the audience by yelling, “No!” or “I’m a Christian!” It was beautiful to see their resistance in the face of an intimidating soldier (well, if you can call our own Jason DeShaw intimidating!)

Throughout the week of story time, crafts, snack, and games, kids learned that God’s love is a gift, changes us, saves us, and is worth sharing. We encouraged students to write down God sightings, a time where they saw God show up over the week, and we recorded over 360 God sightings! We also raised $2,653.45 for Metro Hope. We are impressed and awed at the kids who generously gave their cash and change to bless families facing addiction.

Raising so much money triggered a roar of celebration, and the cause was twofold: 1. Families would benefit from the kids’ generosity and 2. Far surpassing the goal of $500 meant both Sweden and Janelle would get a pie to the face. This pie wasn’t any old pie; it was a Caesar salad pie! It was a priceless moment that the kids loved.

Another priceless moment was when kids shouted the salvation prayer to Jesus. Then on the last day, they learned about the importance of not keeping that good news to themselves but sharing it with the world! We can’t wait to see the fruit that comes out of this week, and we trust God that it will be extraordinary! Thank you to everyone who helped with this year’s VBS. We’ll see you next year!