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.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
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
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
Sunday, June 12, 2011
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
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
Sunday, March 13, 2011
March 13, 2011
This week we again met with Erin and discussed "Wonder questions".
We reviewed a list of questions that we can ask a person that will get them thinking about their faith. We also discussed how to engage a person in a conversation by talking about somthing that they are interested in.
Prayer Requests:
Pastoral Search
People in Japan
We reviewed a list of questions that we can ask a person that will get them thinking about their faith. We also discussed how to engage a person in a conversation by talking about somthing that they are interested in.
Prayer Requests:
Pastoral Search
People in Japan
Sunday, March 6, 2011
March 6, 2011
Sorry so long since the last post...
Since the last post Erin O. has continued meeting with us for evangelism training(when weather and other events allow!). For those that are interested, and missed the first lessons, Erin has some pamphlets that can help step you through a conversation about your faith, and a worksheet that will help you prepare your personal testimony.
Please join for the last couple weeks, if you are able, as each session is quite informative, even if you have not heard the previous sessions.
Prayer Requests:
Pastoral search: current pastors and potential new pastors
Mission trip to Ukraine: clarity for those deciding to go or not
Johnstons: meetings this week for fundraising
Easter Season: That it will open doors for people to invite others to church, and that it will renew our thankfullness for the gift Jesus has given us
Since the last post Erin O. has continued meeting with us for evangelism training(when weather and other events allow!). For those that are interested, and missed the first lessons, Erin has some pamphlets that can help step you through a conversation about your faith, and a worksheet that will help you prepare your personal testimony.
Please join for the last couple weeks, if you are able, as each session is quite informative, even if you have not heard the previous sessions.
Prayer Requests:
Pastoral search: current pastors and potential new pastors
Mission trip to Ukraine: clarity for those deciding to go or not
Johnstons: meetings this week for fundraising
Easter Season: That it will open doors for people to invite others to church, and that it will renew our thankfullness for the gift Jesus has given us
Sunday, January 16, 2011
January 16th, 2011
We are continuing to meet out in the main area and had our first session of Evangelism training ("Go" class) that is being taught by Erin Olson.
We will be doing the "Go" class for approximately 8 weeks:
Week 1: heart for evangelism, love vs. truth, getting to know one another
Week 2: What is the gospel, training on using the 4 Spiritual laws
Week 3: Writing your personal testimony
Week 4: Walking in the power of the Holy Spirit
Week 5: Asking wondering questions, taking advantage of everyday questions
Week 6: Positive Deconstruction
Week 7: Apologetics #1 - philisophical questions
Week 8: Apologetics #2 - logistical questions
We wrote down 3 names that we will be praying for during these 8 weeks for them to come to Christ.
We took a collection for the Ortmans to help defer travel expenses while they are gone. If you would like to give, please contact Amy Gebhard or Fredel Thomas.
PRAYER REQUESTS
~ Ortmans - Surgery was cancelled last week for LIncoln, but they leave again on Thursday to go again. Pray for health for the whole family. Lincoln has to stay healthy in order for them to do the surgery.
~ The Pastoral Vote taking place today
~ Dave's cousin with cancer (only 22)
~ Lieber's house in Minnesota to finalize the sale and praise for progress there.
~ Sauers family while Daniel is away
~ Amirrah to gain weight and to learn nursing quickly.
~ Will's dad diagnosed with cancer and doesn't know the Lord.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
We will be doing the "Go" class for approximately 8 weeks:
Week 1: heart for evangelism, love vs. truth, getting to know one another
Week 2: What is the gospel, training on using the 4 Spiritual laws
Week 3: Writing your personal testimony
Week 4: Walking in the power of the Holy Spirit
Week 5: Asking wondering questions, taking advantage of everyday questions
Week 6: Positive Deconstruction
Week 7: Apologetics #1 - philisophical questions
Week 8: Apologetics #2 - logistical questions
We wrote down 3 names that we will be praying for during these 8 weeks for them to come to Christ.
We took a collection for the Ortmans to help defer travel expenses while they are gone. If you would like to give, please contact Amy Gebhard or Fredel Thomas.
PRAYER REQUESTS
~ Ortmans - Surgery was cancelled last week for LIncoln, but they leave again on Thursday to go again. Pray for health for the whole family. Lincoln has to stay healthy in order for them to do the surgery.
~ The Pastoral Vote taking place today
~ Dave's cousin with cancer (only 22)
~ Lieber's house in Minnesota to finalize the sale and praise for progress there.
~ Sauers family while Daniel is away
~ Amirrah to gain weight and to learn nursing quickly.
~ Will's dad diagnosed with cancer and doesn't know the Lord.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Monday, January 10, 2011
January 9, 2011
We met briefly to discuss our upcoming study "Go" that will be led by Erin Olson. Following our discussion of evangelism, we shared prayer requests.
* Starting our new study
* Chris, Missy, and Lincoln on their way to Iowa City. Lincoln's surgery will be this week, but they will remain in Iowa City for at least 2 weeks.
* Pastoral candidate and church vote
* Baby Amirrah - weight check on Monday - hoping to be over 5 lbs.
* Dave's cousin, Jared, found out he has cancer - he's 22 and is supposed to be leaving for Afghanistan
* Starting our new study
* Chris, Missy, and Lincoln on their way to Iowa City. Lincoln's surgery will be this week, but they will remain in Iowa City for at least 2 weeks.
* Pastoral candidate and church vote
* Baby Amirrah - weight check on Monday - hoping to be over 5 lbs.
* Dave's cousin, Jared, found out he has cancer - he's 22 and is supposed to be leaving for Afghanistan
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