April 25, 2012
A Long Trip to a Renewed Perspective
I am enjoying the camaraderie of 5000 other church planters at the Exponential Conference in sunny Florida. We are all on the same mission to see the last, the least and the lost come to Jesus. Most of us are in the first few months to five years of the church planting process and we’re learning that in the go-go-go of everyday progress towards the future we should also be looking into the past. This is a new perspective for me and it really has been good to remind myself of when we started and why we started Restoration Covenant Church about 18 months ago.
I hope you’ll attend our Family Meeting this Sunday after church to talk about where we’ve been, where we are and where we are going. Can't wait to see you there.
Thanks for the joy of serving with you,
Rob
Family Meeting and Potluck Lunch
Following the service this Sunday, April 29, everyone is invited to stay for a potluck lunch and a Family Meeting. We will celebrate what’s happened over our first year and a half and talk about where we feel God is leading us (future opportunities, budget, staffing, etc.). If your last name begins with A-N, please bring a salad or a side dish to share; O-Z, please bring a dessert. We will provide chicken and beverages. There will be coloring activities for the kids, but no child care will be provided during the lunch or the Family Meeting. Contact: Carrie, CarrieBoyum@restorationcov.org
Ministry Teams: Worship and Creative
Are you curious about how things get done at Restoration and who does everything? To help us all be familiar with how things run, we’ll highlight two ministry teams each Sunday and introduce their leaders.
This past Sunday, Allison Erickson explained that the Worship Team's vision is to create an environment that ushers the congregation into worship, while aesthetically providing a sanctuary for people to experience the movement and power of God. Also, Mike Wiens said that the purpose of the Creative Team is to design an interactive Sunday morning experience that gives the individual multiple ways to worship.
If you’d like to use your gifts and serve on either of these teams or would like more information about what these teams do, Allison or Mike would really like to hear from you. Contact Allison at AllisonErickson@restorationcov.org or Mike at MikeWiens@restorationcov.org.
Ministry Center Progress
At Restoration's ministry center, the electrical and mechanical work is underway and the walls are being stripped of old wallpaper. Contact Jon Boyum at 612-237-3762 or JonBoyum@restorationcov.org if you are interested in helping with any part of the remodel. Contact Carrie at CarrieBoyum@restorationcov.org if you are interested in donating to the project. The plan for the ministry center is to have offices and gathering spaces for weekly ministry opportunities. Hayes Community and Senior Center will continue to be our Sunday morning worship location.
Westview Community Garden
We have been invited to support Westview Elementary School's community garden which provides fresh food to local families in need. This is a great opportunity to connect with our city. Join us on any of these dates: preparing soil 4-5:30pm on May 3 and 4; general planting 10am-noon on May 19 and 4-5:30pm on May 21. There will also be opportunities for watering, weeding and harvesting during the summer. Contact: Jessica, JessicaSanborn@restorationcov.org.
Life Groups
Contact Eric and let him know you want to find a life group: EricLangmaack@restorationcov.org. Read more about life groups and see a list of current options at our life groups web page.
Saturday Morning Men’s Group
The Saturday men's group will resume meeting May 5 at Big Apple Bagels in Apple Valley. We will begin Scot McKnight’s book The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible. If you’re looking to figure out how you can better read and understand the Bible, this is a great group to join. Contact: Chad, ChadWhite@restorationcov.org
Student Groups
The Middle School Student Group sleepovers are this Saturday, April 28, at 7:30pm. Boys go to the White's home and girls go the Nybakken's home. We'll bring you to church the next morning.
The High School Student Group (grades 9-12) meets Sundays at 12:30pm at the Wendy's on CR 42 & Cedar Avenue in Apple Valley. Contact: Louie Washleski, 952-261-7523
Upcoming Events
Restoration Day Camp · August 6-9, 9am-1pm
Vacation Bible School with Faith Covenant Church · June 18-22
Outdoor Worship Service, Believer Baptism and Picnic · August 26
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