September 25, 2011

Good afternoon! Anyone else just watch the Viking lose? Seriously... Ugh... :(

Today we got lots of information about different ways we can serve at Northridge.

• Gary Ellingson talked about Greeters and Ushers.


• Kris Enga talked about the Nursey Ministry and gave several suggestions on how someone could volunteer... 1) Working in the Nursery, 2) Children's Check-in for the 11am service, 3) Toy cleaning, and 4) Nursery Coordinator.


• Laura Bruns talked about child protection in our church and some guidelines for adults that are working with the children.

Contact nbcoffice@mitchelltelecom.net to volunteer or for more information on any of the above ministries.

Next week we will be starting a study on the book of Hebrews. Please read Chapter 1 of Hebrews and we will have discussion time on it next week. Even if you don't have it read, please come anyway!

Note: Praise God for Preston's baby dedication this morning (Chris and Missy Ortman's youngest son).

Hope everyone has an opportunity to get outside and enjoy this beautiful fall weather (except for Craig... haha).

Have a great week!

Fredel

September 18, 2011

Sorry so long since the last post on the Legacy Builders Blog...

Today we met just to chat and have brunch, since we have finished our last study and have not started the next one yet. It was nice to see everyone and have a chance to visit.

Next week we will have a couple people come in to talk about ministry opportunities in the chuch.

See you then!

August 21, 2011

We discussed 2 chapters of the "Outlive Your Life" book we have been reading.

Just 2 chapters left to discuss, but we won't do that for a few weeks because of all the upcoming things...

Sunday, August 28th
We will be meeting in the sanctuary to talk about Wednesday night kids activities. Come if you are interested to learn more about what the kids will be doing or for volunteering information.

Sunday, September 4th
No Mini-Congregations and only 1 church service at 11am.

Sunday, September 11th
We will discuss the last 2 chapters in the "Outlive your Life" book.

Also, for all you parents, it is Sunday School move up day, so kids will be moving up to their new classes. If you have any questions on where they should move up to or anything about Sunday school you can email the church office (email address is on the website www.northridgemitchell.org

Sunday, September 18th
To be determined. We can plan to just socialize and lay out the plan on how to invite others to the group and definitively plan a kick-off Sunday for our group!

Have a great week!!

July 24, 2011

Today we discussed chapters 7 and 8 of "Outlive You Life"

Chapter 7, "See the Need; Touch the hurt", referenced Jesus' use of physical touch for healing and how that allowed him to make a personal and meaningfull connection with the ones he healed and the witnesses. We discussed how much impact seeing and listening to someone can have.

Chapter 8, "Persecution: Prepare for It; Resist It", talked about how we will face persecution for our beliefs. Our persecution may not be life threatening, but we can draw strength from examples of people who did risk it all for their faith.

Prayer Requests:
Melissa's Grandmother
Johnstons traveling to TN
Hannah and Caleb's move
Payne family's move
Young mother who is giving her child up for adoption

July 10, 2011

We discussed chapters 5 and 6 of our book. Chapter 5 (Team Up) was summed up as "No one can do everything, but everyone can do something." Chapter 6 (Open You Door; Open Your Heart) led to discussion about how we need to work to be hospitable even if everything isn't "perfect." We don't have to have the perfect meal, or the perfectly cleaned house just an open door.

Prayer Requests:
*High school student traveling
*Heidi's grandpa
*Erin Olsen

We will discuss chapters 7 and 8 next week.

June 19, 2011

First... Happy Father's Day all you Dads!

This week was a pretty small group and we discussed the 1st 2 chapters of "Out Live Your Life". Next week, we will continue with Chapters 3 & 4.

If you haven't paid for your books you can pay Jason or Fredel $14 anytime

Ways to Serve
~ Wednesday, June 29th
You can help Daniel & Kayli Sauer move if you can meet at their storage unit by Vern Eide Ford. All they need to do is move the boxes from the storage unit to the U-Haul truck. Please call Kayli at 402-657-8966 if you can come!

~ Meals - There is only 1 spot left to fill on Hofer's meal train on July 1st - go to www.mealtrain.com to sign up for that last spot. Thanks everyone!

~ Delivering Cookies - Our mini-congregation is planning to be a part of delivering cookies on July 10th and July 17th. Just meet at the church at 5pm on either of those dates and you will get further instructions then.

~ Bringing Cookies - You can bring cookies any time and just put them in the freezer at church. This goes on all summer.

Prayer Requests
~ Rockin on the Ridge next week Sunday
~ Heidi's Grandpa in the nursing home and prayer for her Grandma too
~ Ortman's friend dealing with suicide

June 12, 2011

We will be starting the 1st week of "Out Live Your Life" book discussions on June 19th. We will be discussing the 1st 2 chapters.

If you already ordered a book...
The books are $14 - please pay Jason or Fredel Thomas

If you need a book...
Available to order from www.amazon.com (author Max Lucado)

If you don't read books...
Please still come and you can join in the conversation and discussion without having read the book!

Meals for the Hofers:
Jared and Stacey Hofer had their new baby girl "Callie" a couple of weeks ago and we are lining up meals for them using www.mealtrain.com (something new we will try). You will get an invitation link and be able to sign up for the date you prefer to bring the meal. If you do not receive an invitation, please email fredel@santel.net and we will get you added.

Serving Opportunities:
Work days at the Johnstons
~ Melissa will provide more information next week

Cookie Outreach
~ Making cookies - deliver cookies to the church freezer any time
~ Delivering cookies - Our group is planning to help deliver the cookies on July 10th and July 17th from 5-7pm. Please check to see if you will be available either of these 2 dates. We will discuss more next week.
~ More information available in the foyer of the church.

Children Clothing Drive
~ Our group will be partnering with the Luv Em team and their clothing drive for the Diamond Willow Ministries in Fort Thompson.
~ Kris E will provide us more information.

Prayer Requests:
~ Renee's Aunt Coral is in the ICU
~ Pastoral Vote
~ VBS
~ Kids Church Camps
~ Pastor Dave Church Camps
~ Erin and her upcoming Missions Trip