The Bible reading plan is still a church priority. Are you reading and growing? Season #3 of 4 is upon us. Jump in for the month of July and see how easy it is to read the whole NT in a year. Journals are available in the Gathering Space. Let's all be on the same page!
Wednesday, July 9, 6:30 PM, Don and Jane Clark's home. All midlife marrieds and singles, whose children are grown, are invited to the first of two dinner and inspiration nights. Delicious home made food will be served for a freewill donation and Pastor Brent Knox will follow with some inspirational thoughts relating to reaching out in our new location. Contact Jane Clark at 952-895-1242 or adjustedam@aol.com for RSVP and directions by Monday, July 7. Second dinner night will be Monday, August 11.
Do you have beautiful flowers in your yard? Would you like to show them off at church? Sign up to bring in a vase full on an occasional Friday night for the weekend. Contact Jeanne at jdavis@evergreencc.com or 952-546-3762.
Saturday July 19, 6:00-8:00 PM and Sunday, July 20, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Bethel University. Childcare will be provided for children up to 8 years of age. Please register now for Evergreen’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. From a small beginning 20 years ago, God has worked through Evergreen to touch people around the metro area, and across the world. The God story in our midst is one of changed lives, and the best is yet to come! Click HERE for more information, a registration form or to register online with Paypal.
REMINDER!
Please complete your registration for our 20th Anniversary Conference at Bethel on July 19 and July 20! ($15 if registered by July 3; $20 if registered July 5-11).
We are teaming up with Samaritan's Purse to help with flood clean up in Iowa. If you are interested in a mission trip to help our neighbors to the south, please contact Bill Larson for more information. wlhomecare@hotmail.com or 651-592-8014.
TAX REBATE!
There are important building projects that remain unfunded. We believe that God provided the tax rebate as one way to help fund these remaining projects. Please pray how you might use your unexpected income to help increase the usefulness of our new building.
ITEMS!
There are many important items that are needed to supply the operation of various ministries in the new building. You may own some of these items.
You can find out how to contribute either by obtaining an envelope marked “Unexpected Provision” on the Info Table or visiting the web site. All the materials are available on the web site. Just click HERE.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
Families are encouraged to participate in Mission to Bloomington. Children less than 13 years old can participate in some activities at the discretion of their parents and the leaders. There is NO CHARGE for children less than 13 years old. In addition, at times when these younger children are not able to participate in Mission to Bloomington activities childcare will be provided at the church building.
Tuesdays, 6:30 PM, Evergreen, Bloomington, North Hall Gathering Space. Put on by the College Ministry. Join us every Tuesday night starting June 24 as we get to know our community. We will fire up the grill, play some soccer/frisbee, and enjoy the summer while it lasts! See you there!
OPEN HOUSE/REGISTRATION NIGHT
Monday, July 21, 7:00 PM, Room 126. Are you interested in Christ-Centered scouting for your daughter? American Heritage Girls is a K-12 scouting program sponsored by Evergreen for girls that seek to develop the whole person – physically, mentally, and spiritually. Girls have fun earning badges, participating in community service projects, camping, and family events. For more information, contact Cheryl at 952-884-9163 or elijahfamily@earthlink.net or Annika at 952-938-2772
CANCELLED FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS2ND Saturday of each month, 7:00-9:00 AM, The Urban Refuge. Join other dads from your location for this multi-location event held the 2nd Saturday of every month. You’ll come away motivated and practically equipped to be a better father.
SUMMER SINGLE MEN'S GROUP
Tuesdays, starting June 17, 7:15 PM, Evergreen-Bloomington, Room 101. High Octane is a group targeting single men who want to grow and excel in their faith. Main topics: being wise with your life, developing spiritual maturity, and growing in passion for knowing God and living for Him. It'll be more powerful than anything you can buy for $3.83/gal. Contact David Beuning at davidjb99@yahoo.com or 952-831-8090 or Gary Gillet at garygillet@yahoo.com.
Saturday, July 12, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Theresa’s home in Rosemount. Potluck at 1:00 PM. Bring a dish to share. Please contact Suzanne at ahooie@aol.com or 612-644-0448 with year, make and model of vehicle by July 10. For more information pick up a flyer at the Ministry Table.
Fridays, through-August 29, 6:30-8:30 PM, North Hall Gathering Space. Something fun for the summer for all teens. Hang out, meet new people and have fun. Outside activities: soccer, ultimate Frisbee. Inside activities: pool, ping pong, foos ball, air hockey, dome hockey, carpet ball, board games, and cards. Contact Pastor Bill Barnd at 952-652-5002 or bbard@evergreencc.com or Pastor Tim Weber at 952686-0554 or tweber@evergreencc.com for more information.
The Urban Refuge is working with World Relief to sponsor a “Refugee Journey Experience.” It’s very powerful & eye opening. Participants experience simulations of what refugees deal with (being forced from their homes, living in a refugee camp, and arriving in a foreign country). We are in need of 15 actors and actresses to play various roles. Practice is July 15th and the experience is July 22. Please contact Andy Gray at 612.338.7226 or andy@theurbanrefuge.com to sign up.
The Ushers Ministry is in need of two people willing to serve every other Friday night. If you are interested please contact Shaun Kelly at 952-201-0640 or stkelly2@gmail.com.
Saturday, July 26, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, The Urban Refuge. We have launched a Kids Against Hunger satellite location, a program that packs food for malnourished children in Haiti and Nicaragua. God willing, we will pack 100,000 meals this day. There will also be a carnival sponsored by “Mission to the City” in the parking lot from 12:00-6:00 PM. Come help us do good and have fun at the same time. Visit www.filltheirplate.org to sign up.
The nursery is very low on volunteers at the Sunday services. If you are searching for a way to serve families of young children or if you enjoy spending time with little ones, look no further- we need you in the nursery! Please contact Monica Gihl at fishgihl@gmail.com or 952-997-2710 with your interest.