Parents: Are you familiar with Steve Green’s “Hide ‘em in your Heart” Bible song CDs? If not, they’re worth a listen… these songs played a regular and important role in our family’s life when our kids were young. Bible verses (nothing else added) put to music – songs that I would play in the car when our kiddos were restless, that often changed the mood as we traveled…songs that still run through my mind. For the past 5 or 6 days, his “Fruit of the Spirit” song has been playing in my mind regularly – “The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness. The fruit of the spirit is faithfulness, gentleness and self control.” These words are straight from Galatians 5:22-23, and they are a great reminder of what will naturally grow in and pour out of us as we walk daily with Jesus! God’s fruit – both singular and plural. All of these will grow in us as we “keep in step with the Spirit.”
Church, we have a great opportunity to show the world the difference that Jesus makes in our lives! When others respond to life’s challenges with anger or bitterness, controlled by feelings of jealousy or entitlement, we get to point to Jesus as His fruit pours out of us. What an amazing way to encourage this world and build others up!
Here’s a peek at a number of things starting or re-starting this fall at Faith:
Faith Kids Dates to Know for Fall
Sunday, September 1: Nursery only will be provided in light of the holiday weekend. Sunday, September 8th: last Sunday of summer schedule. Wednesday Night program kicks off on September 11th. Sunday Morning programs kick off on September 15 at both services. Our wonderful volunteers will gather on September 4 at 6pm (WED Night Volunteers) and September 8 at 9:30am (SUN AM Volunteers). Watch the mail for more information and family registration forms.
All Church Picnic: Rescheduled Date (September 8, 12:15pm)
No rain threats here! Join us in Room 150 right after church to eat, visit, and watch the Vikings game, and then pop outside to catch Burnsville's Fire Muster parade (parade starts at 1pm). Bring a non-perishable dish (chips, fruit/veggies, dessert) to share.
Community Covenant Church Benefit Concert (September 8, 5pm)
Join Pastor John at an evening of song, testimony and hope to benefit Community Covenant Church of Minneapolis whose sanctuary was destroyed by arson 5 weeks ago. Concert will be at the north campus of Minnehaha Academy. It will feature the Community Covenant Church Choirs and special guests: Robert Robinson and Sanctuary Covenant Church.
Fall Adult Equip Class (begins September 15)
Join us for the 6 week adult equip class: "The Parables of Jesus: Revealing the Kingdom" at 11am in room 230. Everyone welcome. Questions: contact Lee Wyman at 952.891.3901.
Fall Women's Bible Study (begins September 17)
Please join us for Beth Moore’s study "Believing God". Based on Isaiah 43:10, we will study how to deepen our trust in God through the study of the lives of Abraham, Moses, and others. Morning study is from 9:30-11:30am and evening study is from 6:30-8:30pm, with childcare available at both. Books are $15.00 at Faith. RSVP to [email protected] by September 15.
Financial Peace University (begins September 17)
We will be hosting a Financial Peace University (FPU) class this fall on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm. To register, visit http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classfinder and select the Faith Covenant class. Member kits are $95/each (couples only need one) and will be available at Faith. Please contact the Care office at [email protected] if you would like to be considered for a scholarship. For other questions, contact DeeAnn at 612-590-6804 or [email protected].
Wednesday Evening Adult Equip: Water of Life (begins September 18, 6:30pm)
This class equips and disciples Christian believers to better understand spiritual warfare and overcome the obstacles that prevent them from living the abundant life of freedom God intends for them. Each week you’ll experience insightful teaching followed by small group discussion time. No cost. To sign up email [email protected]
Wednesday Evening Adult Equip: Care Team Training (begins September 18, 6:30pm)
We're launching FOUR new ministry teams this fall to encourage and equip you, the church, to BE the church in the lives of those around you. If you love Jesus and His people, join us this fall for a 10 week training course in pastoral care and connect ministries. Course runs 10 consecutive Wednesday nights,, from 6:30-8pm. Contact Jen at [email protected] to register.
See you next month!
Pastor Char
Church, we have a great opportunity to show the world the difference that Jesus makes in our lives! When others respond to life’s challenges with anger or bitterness, controlled by feelings of jealousy or entitlement, we get to point to Jesus as His fruit pours out of us. What an amazing way to encourage this world and build others up!
Here’s a peek at a number of things starting or re-starting this fall at Faith:
Faith Kids Dates to Know for Fall
Sunday, September 1: Nursery only will be provided in light of the holiday weekend. Sunday, September 8th: last Sunday of summer schedule. Wednesday Night program kicks off on September 11th. Sunday Morning programs kick off on September 15 at both services. Our wonderful volunteers will gather on September 4 at 6pm (WED Night Volunteers) and September 8 at 9:30am (SUN AM Volunteers). Watch the mail for more information and family registration forms.
All Church Picnic: Rescheduled Date (September 8, 12:15pm)
No rain threats here! Join us in Room 150 right after church to eat, visit, and watch the Vikings game, and then pop outside to catch Burnsville's Fire Muster parade (parade starts at 1pm). Bring a non-perishable dish (chips, fruit/veggies, dessert) to share.
Community Covenant Church Benefit Concert (September 8, 5pm)
Join Pastor John at an evening of song, testimony and hope to benefit Community Covenant Church of Minneapolis whose sanctuary was destroyed by arson 5 weeks ago. Concert will be at the north campus of Minnehaha Academy. It will feature the Community Covenant Church Choirs and special guests: Robert Robinson and Sanctuary Covenant Church.
Fall Adult Equip Class (begins September 15)
Join us for the 6 week adult equip class: "The Parables of Jesus: Revealing the Kingdom" at 11am in room 230. Everyone welcome. Questions: contact Lee Wyman at 952.891.3901.
Fall Women's Bible Study (begins September 17)
Please join us for Beth Moore’s study "Believing God". Based on Isaiah 43:10, we will study how to deepen our trust in God through the study of the lives of Abraham, Moses, and others. Morning study is from 9:30-11:30am and evening study is from 6:30-8:30pm, with childcare available at both. Books are $15.00 at Faith. RSVP to [email protected] by September 15.
Financial Peace University (begins September 17)
We will be hosting a Financial Peace University (FPU) class this fall on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm. To register, visit http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classfinder and select the Faith Covenant class. Member kits are $95/each (couples only need one) and will be available at Faith. Please contact the Care office at [email protected] if you would like to be considered for a scholarship. For other questions, contact DeeAnn at 612-590-6804 or [email protected].
Wednesday Evening Adult Equip: Water of Life (begins September 18, 6:30pm)
This class equips and disciples Christian believers to better understand spiritual warfare and overcome the obstacles that prevent them from living the abundant life of freedom God intends for them. Each week you’ll experience insightful teaching followed by small group discussion time. No cost. To sign up email [email protected]
Wednesday Evening Adult Equip: Care Team Training (begins September 18, 6:30pm)
We're launching FOUR new ministry teams this fall to encourage and equip you, the church, to BE the church in the lives of those around you. If you love Jesus and His people, join us this fall for a 10 week training course in pastoral care and connect ministries. Course runs 10 consecutive Wednesday nights,, from 6:30-8pm. Contact Jen at [email protected] to register.
See you next month!
Pastor Char
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