Greetings Faith family!
One week from now my family will be airborne, heading to Germany to spend three weeks with our German “daughter” Leonie (who lived with us for a year a few years back). While we certainly feel like she and her family are an extension of our own, and as we look forward to entering their world, their culture, for a while, we realize that even as we enjoy time “in their world,” we are not “of their world.” Because at the end of our time together, we return home. Home to our familiar place, our comfort, where the language is familiar, the food is familiar, the surroundings are familiar, and our regular “people” and routines are in place.
Which gets me thinking. this is how we are to live as Christians – actively and purposefully living in this world (enjoying our time!), but remembering that we are not ultimately “of this world.” Wow. That can be a hard place to live! We are here, but we are challenged (or privileged!) to walk with God even now, while in this world. They way we walk, the way we talk, the way we think – all these should reflect a tension between this world and the kingdom of God. Our true home - even now, and even more so then! I can’t wait for that day, when I get to go “home.” To my forever place of familiar, of comfort. In the meantime, though, I am thankful for the now – for the people and activities I get to walk alongside and enjoy! Here are a few upcoming examples to note and put on your calendar(s):
Cake reception for Jon Dack
We want to ask for your prayers and support as we say goodbye and well-done to our Children's Ministry Director, Jon Dack, and his family. Jon has accepted a Pastoral position with a church in Maple Grove and will be leaving our staff on July 31. Though this is a great opportunity for him and for the church he will serve, we will genuinely miss Jon as a team member and a leader at Faith. Please stop in the lobby this Sunday, July 28 to have a piece of cake and wish him well.
Bagels with the Bachelors
All are welcome to meet with the Bachelor family and get an update on the work going on in the Middle East. Stop by room 200 on Sunday, August 4 at 12:15pm.
Empowered: Awareness Concert
Faith4Freedom's free Awareness and Action Concert will be held on Saturday August 3, from 6–9pm at Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsville. Its goal is to raise awareness and thus help fight human trafficking in Minnesota. In the case of rain, the concert will be held at Faith Covenant. For more information, contact Deb Devine at [email protected]
Agua Viva Water Project
Get in the trenches! Agua Viva is planning a Honduras Water Project November 1-10. If you’re interested in traveling to Honduras and helping to build a water system, as well as sharing the hope that Jesus Christ the Living Water offers, contact Jay Substad @ 952-412-7682 or email [email protected].
Family Weekend Camp Opportunity
Family Camp at Covenant Pines brings the best of summer programming, staff, and outdoor beauty together to provide an opportunity for families to grow closer to God and to one another. Camp begins after 4pm on Thursday, August 8th and ends after lunch on Sunday, August 11th. Speaker: Rob Jacobson from Restoration Covenant Church. For further details, and to register, visit CPBC’s website at http://covenantpines.org/summer-camps/.
Employment Opportunity: Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Faith Covenant Church is seeking a part-time temporary Children’s Ministry Coordinator. This role will coordinate all Children’s Ministry programming in August and into September, with a possibility of extending beyond that as needed (until our full time position is hired). Position is 10-15 hours per week with semi-flexible office hours; Sunday mornings are necessary, as well as Wednesday nights starting mid-September. An excellent candidate will have: -Past experience in Children’s Ministry coordination -A personality that brings stability and warmth in the midst of transition -Attention to details; well-organized -Ability to teach children ages 4 years through grade 5 -Availability weekdays during the day for team meetings. Current Faith Covenant Church attendees, and specifically Children’s Ministry volunteers familiar with our program, are encouraged to apply. Please submit cover letter and resume to Lynn Nunn by July 26 or sooner: [email protected].
See you next month!
Pastor Char
One week from now my family will be airborne, heading to Germany to spend three weeks with our German “daughter” Leonie (who lived with us for a year a few years back). While we certainly feel like she and her family are an extension of our own, and as we look forward to entering their world, their culture, for a while, we realize that even as we enjoy time “in their world,” we are not “of their world.” Because at the end of our time together, we return home. Home to our familiar place, our comfort, where the language is familiar, the food is familiar, the surroundings are familiar, and our regular “people” and routines are in place.
Which gets me thinking. this is how we are to live as Christians – actively and purposefully living in this world (enjoying our time!), but remembering that we are not ultimately “of this world.” Wow. That can be a hard place to live! We are here, but we are challenged (or privileged!) to walk with God even now, while in this world. They way we walk, the way we talk, the way we think – all these should reflect a tension between this world and the kingdom of God. Our true home - even now, and even more so then! I can’t wait for that day, when I get to go “home.” To my forever place of familiar, of comfort. In the meantime, though, I am thankful for the now – for the people and activities I get to walk alongside and enjoy! Here are a few upcoming examples to note and put on your calendar(s):
Cake reception for Jon Dack
We want to ask for your prayers and support as we say goodbye and well-done to our Children's Ministry Director, Jon Dack, and his family. Jon has accepted a Pastoral position with a church in Maple Grove and will be leaving our staff on July 31. Though this is a great opportunity for him and for the church he will serve, we will genuinely miss Jon as a team member and a leader at Faith. Please stop in the lobby this Sunday, July 28 to have a piece of cake and wish him well.
Bagels with the Bachelors
All are welcome to meet with the Bachelor family and get an update on the work going on in the Middle East. Stop by room 200 on Sunday, August 4 at 12:15pm.
Empowered: Awareness Concert
Faith4Freedom's free Awareness and Action Concert will be held on Saturday August 3, from 6–9pm at Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsville. Its goal is to raise awareness and thus help fight human trafficking in Minnesota. In the case of rain, the concert will be held at Faith Covenant. For more information, contact Deb Devine at [email protected]
Agua Viva Water Project
Get in the trenches! Agua Viva is planning a Honduras Water Project November 1-10. If you’re interested in traveling to Honduras and helping to build a water system, as well as sharing the hope that Jesus Christ the Living Water offers, contact Jay Substad @ 952-412-7682 or email [email protected].
Family Weekend Camp Opportunity
Family Camp at Covenant Pines brings the best of summer programming, staff, and outdoor beauty together to provide an opportunity for families to grow closer to God and to one another. Camp begins after 4pm on Thursday, August 8th and ends after lunch on Sunday, August 11th. Speaker: Rob Jacobson from Restoration Covenant Church. For further details, and to register, visit CPBC’s website at http://covenantpines.org/summer-camps/.
Employment Opportunity: Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Faith Covenant Church is seeking a part-time temporary Children’s Ministry Coordinator. This role will coordinate all Children’s Ministry programming in August and into September, with a possibility of extending beyond that as needed (until our full time position is hired). Position is 10-15 hours per week with semi-flexible office hours; Sunday mornings are necessary, as well as Wednesday nights starting mid-September. An excellent candidate will have: -Past experience in Children’s Ministry coordination -A personality that brings stability and warmth in the midst of transition -Attention to details; well-organized -Ability to teach children ages 4 years through grade 5 -Availability weekdays during the day for team meetings. Current Faith Covenant Church attendees, and specifically Children’s Ministry volunteers familiar with our program, are encouraged to apply. Please submit cover letter and resume to Lynn Nunn by July 26 or sooner: [email protected].
See you next month!
Pastor Char
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