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THE GUIDEto Ministry Opportunities

SUMMER 2014Maple Grove Evangelical Free Church

THE GUIDEto Ministry Opportunities

SUMMER 2015Maple Grove Evangelical Free Church



TABLE OF CONTENTS:

INTRO TO SUMMER 2015 1

MGEFC CONNECTIONS 2

ADULTS 3

STUDENTS 8

CHILDREN 11

CARE 13

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 16

MISSIONS 17

WORSHIP 19

LIFE EVENTS 20STAFF DIRECTORY 21



THE GUIDE contains our ministry programs and events at Maple GroveEvangelical Free Church. Browse this catalog to see opportunities within eachministry to CONNECT as family, GROW in faith and SHARE hope with our world.

The contents of The Guide correspond to each ministry at mgefc.org forease of navigation and quick reference. Complete information about eachministry may be found at mgefc.org . If you nd something in The Guide thatinterests you, simply register online or contact the Church Of ce.

WORSHIP SERVICESThursday ConnectionThursdays, May 21-September 3 | 6:00pm Dinner, 7:00pm ServiceEnjoy worship where the message will be the same as Sunday morningbut in a more casual, acoustic atmosphere. Ministry available for kids frombirth-3 rd grade. Join us before the service for dinner each week.

Sunday MorningSundays 9:30 & 11:00am

Our worship services are multigenerational, lively and casual. We incorporatemodern music from today's top worship artists, as well as hymns re-arrangedin more contemporary formats; all with the goal of connecting our heartswith God and giving us the opportunity to consider his truth for our everydayliving.

WORSHIP AT TOWN GREENSunday, August 16 | 10:00am | Town Green, Maple Grove

We're taking our worship service out of our building and over to Town Green.

Come for great worship in the great outdoors and stay for lunch!

CONGREGATIONAL BUSINESS MEETINGMonday, June 1 | 7:00pm | Worship Center

Members and regular attendees, please attend this meeting to hear updatesand reports about the church and ministries.

SUMMER 2015

For more information and registrations, visit mgefc.org or call 763.420.6485. 1

Online Registration & PaymentWe offer online registration and payment for many MGEFC activities. Click

on the register link next to an event and follow the instructions if asked tocreate an account. This will link your registration with our database andenable you to update some of your information. You only need to createone account and may log in using that account for all future registrations.



WHEN YOU ARE NEW TO MGEFC…We are so glad you are here! It is important to nd a church that ts andnding the right information is a great place to start. As a larger church wewant to help you get CONNECTED in smaller communities. Please take thetime to learn how you can CONNECT at MGEFC!

WHILE YOU ARE HERE ON SUNDAYWelcome & Information DeskStop by the Welcome & Information Desk to receive your free gift and tomeet our knowledgable volunteers and leaders who can answer anyquestions you may have about MGEFC.

Family InformationKeep updated on all of the church happenings by completing a share cardlocated at the Welcome & Information Desk or in the back of each pew.Once you complete this card, you will receive our weekly email newsletter,the eDispatch, with upcoming events and announcements.

Children’s MinistryOur weekend children’s ministry for children from birth through 5 th gradecreate a safe, fun atmosphere where children can learn Bible stories andparticipate in age-appropriate worship and activities. Stop by the Welcome& Information Desk and a volunteer will be happy to escort you to yourchildren’s classrooms.

MGEFC CONNECTIONS

2 For more information and registrations, visit mgefc.org or call 763.420.6485.



CONNECT GROUPSJust like Lego blocks snap and click together, God designed us to CONNECTand snap into a church family. At MGEFC we want to help you CONNECTwith other Christians and those exploring faith in Christ while also making newfriendships, so check out a Connect Group and nd one that ts you!

Made up of 10-14 people, Connect Groups meet about twice a month ina relaxed atmosphere to develop caring relationships and GROW in faithtogether. They run for approximately 2-3 months with open registrations twicea year. Whether you snap into the perfect t on your rst try or need sometime to test out other groups, our Connect Group system is designed to meet

you where you are.

Most Connect Groups are on summer break and will resume in the fall. Staytuned for more information on getting CONNECTED in to a group.Contact: Travis Rosinger / [email protected]

ADULTS. CONNECT GROUPS




WOMEN’S MINISTRYWomen’s Ministry desires to CONNECT women of all generations and equipthem to be authentic disciples who know God deeply. We long to provideopportunities to GROW as a community and develop passionate women offaith who are eager to utilize their gifts to impact their communities for Christ. Contact: Rachel Seifert / [email protected]

Bible StudySEAMLESS BY ANGIE SMITHPM Session | Tuesdays, June 16-August 4 | 7:00pm | $15 | no childcareAM Session | Thursdays, June 18-August 6 | 9:30am | $15 | childcare

In seven sessions, Seamless covers the people, places and promises ofthe Bible, tying them together into the greater glory of scripture. Eachweek of the study features key information that ties all of scripturetogether into the seamless truth of the gospel message and isaccompanied by maps, general Bible facts and word studies. This will bea great refresher of the foundations of the Bible, and also a great way tointroduce scripture to a new believer. Register and pay online.Childcare available by preregistration for AM session only: $25 for 1child/ $35 for 2+ children. Scholarships available upon request.

Mentoring & PrayerWhether mentor or mentee, these intentional relationships are based on asix-month commitment and are the next step in GROWING as a disciple ofJesus. If you are already in a mentoring relationship, our mentoring prayerteam would like to cover you in prayer. Please contact our ministry to makea new mentoring CONNECTION.

Contact: Gay Hedberg / [email protected]

WOMEN LEARNING TO PRAYWednesdays | 9:30-11:00am | Jeanne Laitinen's home

Join other women for a time of prayer and support. You are welcometo come any time you can.Contact: Jeanne Laitinen / 763.670.2868

ADULTS. WOMEN




MEN’S MINISTRYMen's Ministry desires to help men develop a personal relationship with Christand be spiritual leaders of their homes, loving husbands and dedicatedfathers. In today's culture these roles can be challenging and confusing tolive out. We exist to help men GROW and passionately SHARE the love ofChrist. This can best be accomplished through daily Bible study, prayer andservice in an environment that has Christian men holding one anotheraccountable to live by faith and conviction.

Men's Triads A great way to GROW in your spiritual walk.

TRIADSSmall groups of three or more men meet on a regular basis to focus ondiscipleship, spiritual GROWTH and accountability.Contact: Roger Bottazzi / [email protected]

Men's Special Events A great way to meet other men, get CONNECTED and SHARE hope.

MEN'S TRAP SHOOTSaturday, June 13 | 8:00am-2:00pm | Elk River Sportsman's Club | $30Alternate date in event of rain: June 20

CONNECT with other guys while trap and skeet shooting. Fee includes3 boxes of shells, clay pigeons and lunch. Register and pay online.Contact: Brian Nelson / [email protected]

MEN'S TWILIGHT GOLF OUTING

Friday, July 31 | Dusk, 9:00pmPheasant Acres Golf Course | $20 per person

You have never experienced golf like this! Get ready to walk the coursefor this 9-hole scramble and see what it's like to play golf in the dark.Open to all skill levels. Register and pay online.Contact: Tom Weibusch / [email protected]

ADULTS. MEN




Men's Bible Studies A great place to GROW in your faith through God’s Word and discussion.

BIBLE STUDYWednesdays | 6:00am | MGEFC

Join other men as we dive deeper into God's Word to challenge andencourage one another.Contact: Taryn Buehring / [email protected]

"THE LIFE OF CHRIST" BIBLE STUDY WITH LEGACYThursdays | 7:00am | Perkins, Hwy. 81, Osseo

Thursdays | 9:00am | Cabela's, RogersJoin with other men to study God's Word and discuss it together.Contact: Rob Watlov / [email protected]

LAMPLIGHTER STUDYThursdays | 8:00pm | Barnes & Noble, Maple Grove

Men of all ages are invited to join Lamplighters discipleship study.Lamplighters is a Christian ministry focused on intentional discipleship.

Contact: Byron Berry / [email protected]

REDISCOVERY MONTHLY BREAKFAST ROUND TABLE1st Wednesday of month | 6:00am | Original Pancake House, Maple Grove

This group for men 50 and up meets for breakfast, fellowship andencouragement.Contact: Mark Petersen / [email protected]

ADULTS. MEN




SR. HIGH 9 th – 12 th grade studentsCheck mgefc.org/srhigh or facebook.com/fuelmgefc for the most up-to-date information and subscribe to our online calendar to have Sr. Highevents automatically added to your calendar or smartphone.

Summer House PartiesNo registration requiredOnce a month in-home gatherings include snacks, outdoor games, bon resand much more! You won't want to miss these nights! Bring your friends!

ANDY & STACY GILBERT'S HOUSE | Fri. June 19 | 6:00-9:00pm

AUSTIN & SAVANNAH FALKMAN'S HOUSE | Sat. July 11 | 6:00-9:00pm

GILBERT'S PARENTS' HOUSE (BOB & PAULA) | Fri. August 14 | 6:00-9:00pm

Special EventsNo registration required LIVING HOPE MINISTRIES SERVICE PROJECTWednesday, June 24 | 5:00-8:30pm | Free

Living Hope Ministries is an inner-city ministry for children and youthfocused on bringing the hope of Jesus Christ back into the city. Comeprepared to help get their new building ready for ministry. Meet atchurch and ride the bus together to Minneapolis.

SEVENTH HOUR UNPLUGGED & BONFIREFriday, July 31 | 7:00-10:00pm | MGEFC | Free

Come and worship with Seventh Hour followed by a bon re and s'mores!

WILD MOUNTAIN WATERPARKSunday, August 2 | 12:30-9:00pm | $25

Whether you are up for an adventure or just a lazy river, Wild Mountainhas it all! Experience unlimited water rides, go-karts and alpine slide rides!Bring money for concessions. Cost includes bus transportation. Bring yourfriends!

STUDENTS. SENIOR HIGH




JR. HIGH 6 th – 8 th grade studentsCheck mgefc.org/jrhigh for most up-to-date information and subscribe toour online calendar to have Jr. High events automatically added to yourcalendar or smartphone.

M&M Marathon Summer Kickoff & New Parents' MeetingSunday, June 7 | 12:15-2:30pm | Free | No registration required

Enjoy a summer celebration for the entire youth group to meet incoming6 th & 7 th graders. Play crazy & outrageous games with M&Ms! All you can eathot dogs, chips and ice cream. Parents of new 6 th and 7 th grade students areencouraged to stay for lunch and meet with Jr. High Director, Toni Sather,for important Oasis information.

Friendzee Growth GroupsNo registration requiredThese small group Bible studies are a great opportunity for all Jr. High studentsto discover how awesome God is! Explore God's big story in the Bible andhow you t into it. Friends welcome!

OLYMPIC FRIENDZEE | Wednesday, June 24 | 7:00-8:30pm

GIRLS' FRIENDZEE | Wednesday, July 8 | 7:00-9:00pm | Kid Zone BOYS' FRIENDZEE | Wednesday, July 8 | 7:00-9:00pm | MGEFC

WACKY WATER FRIENDZEE | Wednesday, August 12 | 7:00-8:30pm

Make a Difference DaysRegister at mgefc.org/jrhigh by June 8 SHARE hope with those in need throughout our community. Meet at churchfor each event before going to serve others and ending with dessert and a

debrie ng time. Each event has limited space available.

THURSDAY CONNECTION SERVICESThursdays, June 11-September 3 | 7:00pm-8:15pm | Free

Thursday evenings throughout the summer, be a part of the leadershipteam for our Thursday Connection services by helping with Children'sMinistry in our preschool rooms. Make a difference by serving kids in ourchurch and community this summer!

JOSEPH'S STOREHOUSETuesday, June 16 | 11:30am-5:00pm | $10Provide food for urban refugees by lling orders for families in crisis,organizing and cleaning at the food shelf.

STUDENTS. JUNIOR HIGH




MARY'S PLACE & SHARING AND CARING HANDS Tuesday, June 23 | 12:00-6:00pm | $10 Have a compassionate response to serving the poor! Start the day with

crafts, balloon animals and games with Somali children at Mary's Place.Then move next door to serve a meal to the residents of Sharing andCaring Hands.

LITTLE EARTH VBSWednesday, July 15 | 9:00am-6:00pm | $10

Help with VBS crafts, games, lunch, worship, teaching, face paintingand more as we work with children from the Little Earth Native American

community in Minneapolis.

MGEFC ROCK THE CHURCH (VBS)Monday-Thursday, July 20-23 | 9:30am-12:00pm | Free

Reach out with the love of Christ to our own neighborhood by helpingwith crafts, games, worship and teaching at our church's VBS.

Special EventsCONNECT with other Jr. High students while having lots of fun! Meet atchurch to ride the bus to these events. Friends are always welcome!

VALLEYFAIRSunday, June 28 | 3:30-11:00pm | $38

Enjoy a summer day at Valleyfair spinning, splashing and screaming!Bring extra money for concessions. No registration required.

WILD MOUNTAIN WATER PARKSunday, August 2 | 12:30-9:00pm | $25

Whether you are up for an adventure or just a lazy river, Wild Mountainhas it all! Come and experience unlimited water rides, go-karts, andalpine slide rides! Bring money for concessions. Cost includes bustransportation. Bring your friends! No registration required.

CIA LEADERSHIP TRAINING ADVENTUREFriday-Saturday, August 7-8 | $55

This leadership boot camp will be a 24-hour overnight survivor adventurewhich will include a spiritual gifts inventory and vision casting for the fallschool year. It will be a great team building and leadership equippingopportunity for 8 th grade students who signed up for the CIA StudentLeadership Team. Register and pay online by June 8.

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SUNDAY MORNINGPreschool-entering 5 th grade kids will enjoy our summer theme, Goodman'sGlobal Games, as they join Team Blue to strive for the gold in a worldwidesports competition. Each week we'll learn Bible lessons from the book ofJudges about what it takes to be good leaders and there will also beopportunities for application. Instead of Sticky Verses for families to memorizethis summer, the challenge will be to memorize the books of the Bible!

Elementary Family KickoffSunday, June 14 | 9:30 & 11:00am | Kid Zone

Parents of elementary kids entering 1 st-5 th grade are invited to a family classwith their child to kick off the summer. Enjoy learning together and creatingopportunities for faith conversations. Kids are encouraged to attend, even iftheir parents cannot, and will be CONNECTED with loving leaders.

Summer School Classes NURSERY | INFANT – 2 YEARS OLDThursdays | 7:00pmSundays | 9:30 & 11:00am | Nursery Hallway, upper level

PRESCHOOL | 2 YEARS OLD (BY 9/1/14) – ENTERING KINDERGARTENThursdays | 7:00pmSundays | 9:30 & 11:00am | Preschool Hallway, lower level

ELEMENTARY | ENTERING 1ST – 3RD GRADEThursdays | 7:00pmSundays | 9:30 & 11:00am | Kid Zone, upper level

SURGE | ENTERING 4 TH – 5TH GRADESundays through July 26 | 9:30am | West Wing, lower level

VOLUNTEERSEvery summer we give our faithful leaders a break from teaching, so we needyou to step in the gap! A variety of opportunities exist to serve in Children'sMinistry this summer. You can make a difference in the life of a child! Sign up

on the Volunteer Spot link at mgefc.org/kidsvolunteer .Contact: Kristy Kratky / [email protected]

CHILDREN




SUMMER FAMILY EVENTSFAMILY PICNIC

Sunday, June 28 | 4:00pm | Elm Creek Park Reserve, Deer Picnic AreaBring your own dinner and enjoy the activities the park has to offerincluding volleyball, horseshoes and a playground. Build community andget acquainted with someone new. Everyone is welcome even if yourfamily doesn’t include children!

ROCK THE CHURCH (VBS)Monday-Thursday, July 20-23 | 9:30am-12:00pm

$20 per child, $40 max per family | 3 years old-entering 5th

gradeFamily Dinner & Celebration | Thursday, July 23 | 6:00pm

We want kids to move it. From here to there. From bored to passionate.From sel sh to giving. From unfocused to wide awake. During Rock theChurch kids will discover people in the Bible who changed direction andmoved. And they all had one thing in common. Somewhere along theway, they came face to face with Jesus. Kids and leaders will encounterJesus this week and be challenged to move! Families are invited to a

picnic dinner on Thursday at 6:00pm followed by an excitingcelebration of the week's activities. This is an awesome opportunity toSHARE the hope of Jesus with friends and neighbors! Start getting theword out today. Register and pay online.

WACKY WATER FAMILY NIGHTSunday, August 2 | 6:00-8:00pm | $10 per family

Invite your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy the famous waterslides,

crafts, bon re with hot dogs and s'mores as well as other fun activities.

CHILDREN




The Lord has promised us times of trial, demanding great perseverance. Buthe has also promised that he will provide the perseverance we need. Carryeach other's burdens and in this way you will ful ll the law of Christ.

(Galatians 6:2)• Let the MGEFC church family come around you in a time of need orshortage.• Join the Care Ministry team; many ways to be involved are detailedbelow.

For all care needs contact: Lynn Hanf / [email protected]

CARE CONNECTIONCare Connection connects the needs of the church family with the willinghands of people right here. To be noti ed by email when a need arises, joinCare Connection. When a request is emailed you will have the option torespond or not, depending on your availability. It's that simple! Whether it'sproviding a ride to an appointment, or a helping hand around the house,Care Connection is a practical way to show Christ's love to one another.To join Care Connection contact: Lynn Hanf / [email protected]

CHURCH FAMILY CARE IMMEDIATE CAREThose facing a life threatening crisis with an immediate need for carefrom ministry staff and volunteers may contact the Church Of ce duringof ce hours or leave a voicemail after hours.

HOSPITAL AND SHUT-IN VISITATIONWe offer prayer, biblical support and encouragement to those from our

church family who are hospitalized or home bound.

CARE CONNECTIONExperiencing a situation or season where you would bene t from thehelping hands of our care ministry team? Includes meals, visits,household or home repair help.Contact: Lynn Hanf / [email protected]

FINANCIAL COUNSELINGThis ministry provides nancial counseling and assessment and isavailable to help with budgeting and nancial discussions.

CARE





GROUP SUPPORT POINT MAN MINISTRIESPoint Man Ministries brings spiritual and emotional healing to veteransof all wars and branches of service, men and women. Point Man is onbreak during the summer months and will resume in September.Contact: Jim Graser / [email protected]

WOMEN OF LIGHT: A WIDOW SUPPORT GROUPLooking to CONNECT with other women who share your widowexperience? Check out MGEFC's Women of Light. Monthly events areplanned. Women of MGEFC and friends are welcome as we support,

encourage, heal and GROW together. Dates, times and locations vary.Contact: Lynn Hanf / [email protected]

PRAYER WORSHIP SERVICE PRAYER TEAMSExperience the blessing of prayer with church family members aftereach worship service.

To join the team contact: Lynn Hanf / [email protected]

PRAYER CHAIN PRAYER WARRIORSDedicated people from our church pray for the needs of others. Youmay join at any time. Prayer requests may be submitted online.Contact: Lynn Hanf / [email protected]

PRAYER SHAWLS3 rd Tuesday of each month | 7:00-9:00pm | Judy Mackey's home

Knit or crocheted by loving hands and prayed for, the gift of a prayershawl blesses those in sorrow and celebration.Contact: Lynn Hanf / [email protected]

BECOMING WOMEN OF PRAYERWednesdays | 9:30-11:00am | Jeanne Laitinen's home

Join other women for a time of prayer and support. You are welcome tocome any time you can.

Contact: Jeanne Laitinen / 763.670.2868

ELDER/PASTORAL PRAYERPastoral staff and/or elders cover you in prayer and anointing.Contact: Lynn Hanf / [email protected]

CARE



SHARE hope by being the hands and feet of Jesus in the inner city and in ourown Maple Grove backyard. Get involved with our Community Partnershipevents by looking for various opportunities highlighted on a monthly basis

that let us SHARE hope as a church body!To volunteer or fnd out more contact: Travis Rosinger / [email protected]

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP EVENTSJuly

MAPLE GROVE DAYS RICE LAKE CLASSIC RUNSaturday, July 11 | 7:00am-12:00pm

Volunteer to help at this run that departs right from our church parkinglot. A variety of shifts and duties are needed for set up, registration andpost-race entry.

MAPLE GROVE DAYS BUSINESS EXPOSaturday, July 11 | 10:00am-4:00pm

Represent MGEFC by volunteering for a shift at our MGEFC booth. Run afun game for kids and answer questions about MGEFC.

MAPLE GROVE DAYS BED RACESSaturday, July 11 | 7:00pm

Rev up your competitive spirit by joining our MGEFC Bed Race teamfrom our Men's Ministry. Volunteers will help design our bed and race itfor charity as all beds are donated once the race is over.

URBAN HOMEWORKS WORK DAYSaturday, July 18 | 8:00am-3:00pm | North Minneapolis

Become the hands and feet of Jesus in North Minneapolis as we partnerwith Urban Homeworks. Sign up online to serve doing construction andclean up projects and learn more about the ministry of UrbanHomeworks. Registration is limited. Register online.

August PACKS ON A MISSIONBring donations by Sunday, August 16

Purchase and donate school supplies and back packs for children inneed. Look for our display in the Lobby in early August to pick up adonation list. Return supplies to MGEFC by August 16 for delivery toRice Lake Elementary School and our other Community Partners.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSH





For every worship service or special event at MGEFC, we purpose to honorGod through the creativity that he instilled within us and to communicatethe life-changing gospel message. To get involved, please register for an

audition appointment at mgefc.org/worship .Contact: Steve Olson / [email protected]

GET PLUGGED IN!We want to CONNECT your God-given gifts and talents in several areas ofministry responsibility. Teams are needed for Sunday morning worship, Jr. andSr. High worship and for other ministry events (women's, men's, children's).

Music Ministry TeamMembers of the Music Ministry Team work closely with the Production Teamto intentionally build Christ-centered environments for worship using theirmusical gifts and talents.• Worship Leaders• Vocalists• Instrumentalists

Production TeamThe Production Team is the foundation for making the corporate worshipgatherings a God-honoring environment. The Production Team lls thefollowing responsibilities and roles:• Planning for holidays and special events• Live Sound (FOH engineers & Audio Techs)• Visual Projection (sermon PowerPoint, worship lyrics, video projection)• Sermon Podcast Production• Video Pre- and Post-Production (editing & shooting)• Lighting (design & control)• Stage Design (design & construction)• Production Grips/Stage Hands (set up, tear down)

UshersThe rst four minutes of any encounter can establish the tone for the restof the relationship. That's why our ushers are such an important part of ourministry. They are on the front lines providing warm and hospitable service tothose entering our worship services each week. Ushering is a simple and easyway to serve with a very exible schedule.

WORSHIP




LIFE EVENTSLIFE EVENTSOur church staff and family provide support as you and your family journeythrough life events at MGEFC.

BIRTHS We celebrate each new life and would like to express our joy for each

new baby born. Please let us know the details of your growing family. Contact: Lynn Hanf / [email protected]

PARENT & CHILD DEDICATION Dedication shows that parents desire God's wisdom and strength as they

raise their children. Dedication doesn't ensure salvation, but it's a publicdeclaration of parents' personal commitment to spiritually nurture theirchildren.Contact: Kristy Kratky / [email protected]

BAPTISMBaptism outwardly declares an inward decision to follow Christ. It showsa commitment to obedience to Christ by following his example ofshowing life and death through immersion in water. Those interested inbeing baptized must attend a mandatory baptism workshop offeredtwice a year. Details about the baptism will be shared in this class.Contact: Toni Sather / [email protected]

WEDDINGS We welcome members and regular attendees to unite in marriage.

Premarital counseling helps couples determine their level of readiness formarriage and prepares them for married life. A wedding coordinator

assists on-site weddings.Contact: Lynn Hanf / [email protected]

FUNERALS, MEMORIAL SERVICES & MAPLE KNOLL CEMETERY

Funeral services may be held at MGEFC. Our MGEFC staff andfamily come together to help provide for the needs of the family. Pleasecontact our Church Of ce. If after hours, please leave a voicemail andyour call will be returned.

Contact: Lynn Hanf / [email protected]



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