“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens…” Eccl. 3:1
Summer is almost here (on the calendar, anyway)! School ends for most students next week and, ready-or-not, many schedules or rhythms are about to change. For my family, this is a welcomed change, as three of the four of us look forward to sleeping in and setting their own schedules for a season. And even though my own schedule doesn’t change, a new rhythm in one area of life certainly affects all areas of life. Changes bring new perspective, new focus, new priorities, and new energy. Change keeps us on our toes and prevents us from becoming stagnant in an area of life. While every change (both welcomed and unwelcomed) brings a degree of stress, change can also bring new opportunities (for rest or for growth).
Here are a few things to note as our church heads into a new season:
Love Burnsville Week! Mayor Kautz has invited our church as well as other faith communities in Burnsville to reach out with simple acts of kindness and compassion during the city's Love Burnsville Week, which begins this Saturday. We encourage you to use this as an opportunity to bless your neighbors. For a list of creative acts of kindness go to http://popmn.org/wp content/uploads/popmn/2013/04/Dots-of-Love_Summer-calendar.pdf and for a events occurring this week go to http://www.burnsville.org/index.aspx?NID=738.
Faith Steps Walking Club! Women of all ages, children (in strollers) and friendly pets are welcome to join our Women's Ministry weekly walking club starting June 7! We will walk at various locations around the south metro on Fridays from 9-10am. Our first week we will start and end at Faith Covenant. Contact Natalie for more information: [email protected].
Walk for Life! Faith Covenant has long partnered with our neighbor, Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center, in hosting their annual Walk for Life. This year's (2 mile) walk will take place on Saturday, June 8th and, as always, begins and ends right here at Faith Covenant. Consider walking, invite your friends, and/or sponsor a walker this year! Contact Deb Devine at [email protected] for more information.
World Tour! Join us for our next sermon series June 9-30. We'll be taking a World Tour of some of the worldwide missions that FCC is involved in, all the while asking the question "what work or mission does God have for each of us?" N.B. There will be a special Missions offering on June 23 to help fund some very exciting special missions projects.
Vacation Bible School! VBS is our weeklong program for children 3 1/2 to grade 5. It is absolutely free and provides a great opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors. VBS is a wonderful way to help children explore God's Word in new and exciting ways. June 17-21, 9am-noon. Sign up on Faith's web page (Children's Ministry tab) or pick up a paper form at the church's main office.
Women’s Ministry Book Study! A 7 week study of “The 7 Hardest Things God Asks a Woman to Do,” by Kathie Reimer & Lisa Whittle, begins July 9 on Tuesday mornings. Details to follow! Contact Jen at [email protected] for information or to register.
Church Picnic time! Plan to join us on Wednesday, August 21 from 6-8:30pm for dinner, fellowship, and baptisms at Antler's Park (Lake Marion)! We'll provide burgers and hot dogs - bring your own chair or blanket and a dish to share.
Summer is almost here (on the calendar, anyway)! School ends for most students next week and, ready-or-not, many schedules or rhythms are about to change. For my family, this is a welcomed change, as three of the four of us look forward to sleeping in and setting their own schedules for a season. And even though my own schedule doesn’t change, a new rhythm in one area of life certainly affects all areas of life. Changes bring new perspective, new focus, new priorities, and new energy. Change keeps us on our toes and prevents us from becoming stagnant in an area of life. While every change (both welcomed and unwelcomed) brings a degree of stress, change can also bring new opportunities (for rest or for growth).
Here are a few things to note as our church heads into a new season:
Love Burnsville Week! Mayor Kautz has invited our church as well as other faith communities in Burnsville to reach out with simple acts of kindness and compassion during the city's Love Burnsville Week, which begins this Saturday. We encourage you to use this as an opportunity to bless your neighbors. For a list of creative acts of kindness go to http://popmn.org/wp content/uploads/popmn/2013/04/Dots-of-Love_Summer-calendar.pdf and for a events occurring this week go to http://www.burnsville.org/index.aspx?NID=738.
Faith Steps Walking Club! Women of all ages, children (in strollers) and friendly pets are welcome to join our Women's Ministry weekly walking club starting June 7! We will walk at various locations around the south metro on Fridays from 9-10am. Our first week we will start and end at Faith Covenant. Contact Natalie for more information: [email protected].
Walk for Life! Faith Covenant has long partnered with our neighbor, Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center, in hosting their annual Walk for Life. This year's (2 mile) walk will take place on Saturday, June 8th and, as always, begins and ends right here at Faith Covenant. Consider walking, invite your friends, and/or sponsor a walker this year! Contact Deb Devine at [email protected] for more information.
World Tour! Join us for our next sermon series June 9-30. We'll be taking a World Tour of some of the worldwide missions that FCC is involved in, all the while asking the question "what work or mission does God have for each of us?" N.B. There will be a special Missions offering on June 23 to help fund some very exciting special missions projects.
Vacation Bible School! VBS is our weeklong program for children 3 1/2 to grade 5. It is absolutely free and provides a great opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors. VBS is a wonderful way to help children explore God's Word in new and exciting ways. June 17-21, 9am-noon. Sign up on Faith's web page (Children's Ministry tab) or pick up a paper form at the church's main office.
Women’s Ministry Book Study! A 7 week study of “The 7 Hardest Things God Asks a Woman to Do,” by Kathie Reimer & Lisa Whittle, begins July 9 on Tuesday mornings. Details to follow! Contact Jen at [email protected] for information or to register.
Church Picnic time! Plan to join us on Wednesday, August 21 from 6-8:30pm for dinner, fellowship, and baptisms at Antler's Park (Lake Marion)! We'll provide burgers and hot dogs - bring your own chair or blanket and a dish to share.
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