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Alpha Celebration
Sunday, December 2 at 7:00 pm
Come enjoy dessert and hear the stories of people who are completing
Alpha! If you've ever wondered what Alpha is all about, this is a great
chance to hear from those who are experiencing it. The Alpha Celebration
is Sunday, December 2, at 7 pm in the Family Life Center at Central. |
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Men's Morning Bible Study
Thursdays at 6:30 am at The Backroads Café - Nowthen
Join a great group of guys on Thursdays for breakfast and a thought-provoking Bible study. First time you visit, your breakfast is on us! Contact Pastor Jeff.
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Men's Quest - Winning at Work and Home
Thursdays from 6:45-8:30 pm at Central.
Join other men for a time of fun, teaching and discussion in a captivating journey for men to understand their identity. Pastor Johansson is the primary instructor for this course. The fee is $25.00 and includes the book, a graduation gift plus additional items. Scholarships are available. |
Tuesday Men's Prayer
Tuesdays at 6:30 am in the Sanctuary
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Believing God - Beth Moore Fall Study
Thursdays, 6:45-8:45 pm
Based on Isaiah 43:10, Believing God: Experienceing a Fresh Explosion of Faith explores what it means to believe God. Through studying the lives of Abraham, Moses, and others from Hebrews 11 as examples of persons who believed God, Beth encourages women to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him. Join us for 10 life-changing weeks and learn to believe God! |
Women's Tuesday Morning Bible Study at the Coborn's Deli
Tuesdays from 6:45 - 7:45 am
What a Awesome way to start your day! Great Conversation around God's Word over breakfast with a bunch of Women!! I can't think of anything better! Bring your bible and join us as we begin our journey through the New Testament beginning in Luke. |
Elk River MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
2nd Monday of the month from 6:45-9:00 p.m.
MOPS is a group designed to nurture mothers with children from infancy through kindergarten. Come and enjoy a wonderful evening with other mothers of preschoolers for great conversation, learning, crafts and much more in a safe, fun, and caring environment! Childcare is available. For more information stop by the church office or contact Darbie Olofson at 274-1257 or visit the MOPS website to seek additional information at . |
Young Women’s Bible Study
Tuesdays at 8:00 pm in the lounge
Women in their 20s-30s are invited to launch this new Bible study "Living Above Worry and Stress". Mandi Kattengell will lead this group. 763-227-6708 |
"An Ornament for Christ" - A party for all women of Central
Monday, December 3, 6:30 pm
Join in an evening of fun, food and fellowship December 3 in the family life center. Appetizers will be served at 6:30 pm.
Prayer partners for the coming year will be selected during the evening and the partners for prayer will meet at the party. Anyone who wants a prayer partner needs to fill out a sheet with their name, address, phone number and any special prayer concerns. You need not attend the party to have a prayer partner.
If you can bring an appetizer for the buffet table, please do. A free-will offering will be received. |
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Sophomore Confirmation Journey Groups
Sunday, 6:00-7:30 pm
Various Locations at the Church
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Freshman Confirmation
Sunday, 6:00-7:30 pm
Yüth Room
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SNL
Wednesdays at 7:07 pm in Studio 1103
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Next Bridges (Journey Group Worship)
Sunday, December 9 at 7:00 pm |
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Middle School Journey Groups! (7th & 8th Grade)
Monday, 6:00 -7:30 pm
Yuth Room |
WyldLife (7th & 8th Grade)
Wednesday 6:37pm
Yuth Room
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Food, Facts & Fun (Central’s Middle School Tutoring program)
Wednesdays from 3:00-5:30 pm
Brochures / Registration forms available at Central’s Welcome Center and the Yüth Board. Questions: Bev Johnson (763) 441-6429. |
WyldLife Christmas Bash!
December 19 |
GettaLife (6th Grade)
Monday, 6:00 -7:30 pm
Family Life Center |
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Children's Ministry Home Study Packets
Now Available
Stop by the Children's Ministry Welcome Table on Sunday to purchase a packet for $20 or try before you buy - check out a packet at home first. Available in three age groups. (Preschool through Kindergarten, 1-2 Grades, and Grades 3-5) |
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A Birthday Party for Jesus!
Thursday, December 6, 10:00 am or 6:30 pm
You and a grown up are invited to a special birthday party for Jesus! You will get a special baby Jesus of your very own to take home to take care of through Christmas. Join us for this very special time just for two year olds and a grown up!
Sign up on line or at the Welcome Center. Please indicate which session you will be attending. Please bring a shoe box or oatmeal box to create a manger for Baby Jesus to sleep in! |
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GriefShare
Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:30 pm in the Caring Ministries lounge
GriefShare, a path through the grief process, for anyone who has lost a loved one through death. An education/support group. Jenny Stone will facilitate.
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DivorceCare
Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 in the Caring Ministry lounge, room 126.
DivorceCare is support for separated or divorced people. Be sure to watch for the dates in October.
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Out of the Shadows
For those who have had experience with abuse of have helped women who struggle with this issue. If you would like to be part of a ministry to bring Christ’s healing for painful relationships. call JoAnne 763-753-8182 or Betty at 763-441-2363.
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BeFriender Ministry
BeFrienders is a ministry of listening presence. If you have a heart for helping others, people who are homebound, who are grieving or are going through a difficult experience.
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Local Missionaries
Matt & Angie and their children will be with us on Sunday, November 25 to share their story and tell how God has called them into missions. |
Gifts Anonymous and Mitten Tree
Once again this year we will be collecting gifts for the disadvantaged in our community. A Christmas tree will be set up in front of the Family Life Center for donations of mittens, hats, and scarves. Place gifts of new toys for children under the tree! Donations can be left from Sunday, December 2 through Sunday, December 16th. God loves a cheerful giver! |
Homeless in Elk River? An Afternoon of Awareness
December 2, at 12:00 pm
How many people are homeless in America? Are there really homeless people in our community? Do you have questions, or want to hear what's going on in our own community. A light lunch will be served "Soup Kitchen" style. Afterward speakers will share the problems facing our community regarding homelessness. There will be a special benefit concert by River as well as a silent auction. Bring a pair of gloves or mittens, a hat, bedding, and toiletries for a special donation. |
Tanzania Mission Trip
Sunday, November 25 at 12:00 pm
Join us for a report on our recent mission trip. Lunch will be served in the Family Life Center followed by slides and stories in the Sanctuary. |
Mexico Mission Team
Please remember to pick up your cookies! We will have bags available beginning December 2 to fill up for delivery to children during our trip to Mazatlan in January. We have a list of suggested items, so stop by our table to pick up a bag for a boy or girl. Please contact Jim or Linda Sklenicka at 763-441-2465 with any questions. On December 16, stop by and check out all the items that will be available for the silent auction. |
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River Coming to Worship
Sunday, December 2
Mark your calendars as River, the popular recording trio, will be in worship! |
Visual Artists
Central is looking to expand the role of the visual arts in worship and in other arenas. If you are interested in sharing talents or skills that God has given you in this area, please contact Joan Ruprecht at jruprecht@charter.net or sign up in the welcome folder. |
Guitar Player Needed
Guitar player needed for the 11:00 worship team. This is a great opportunity to use your gifts and be a part of a vital ministry at Central. Please talk with Phil Reesnes at church on Sunday morning, call 612-759-5000 or email him at phil.reesnes@clcelkriver.org. |
Wanted...pictures for the Archives from events at Central including Mission Extravaganza, Sunday events scheduled for December (tree trimming, family event, etc.), Christmas Program, etc., etc. If you have any pictures from these events please contact Roberta Takle, Historian, so we can get copies for the Picture boards and for the Archives. Thanks. |
Carolann Rosenthal and Band
Saturday, December 15 at 6:30 pm
Experience Real Hope at Christmas with Carolann Rosenthal and Band as they celebrate the CD Release of her new Christmas album "The Gift." Refreshments will be served and a freewill offering will be taken. Visit her website at www.carolannrosenthal.com. |
Corner Bookstore and More
New items:
1. Handcrafted gifts from around the world such as nativity sets, jewelry, baskets, candle holders, ornaments
2. Christmas tapestries such as pillows and bell-pulls
3. Chocolate bars from Germany
4. An 'in-your-car' devotional book using road signs as the focus
5. Christmas gifts and ornaments in all price ranges
6. Advent wreaths, candles, calendars, and books
We are open on Sunday mornings, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. |
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McC's Community Meal
Wednesdays from 5:15 - 6:15 pm at Central in the Family Life Center.
Pizza, Taco in a Bag, and Hot Dogs on a rotational basis.
McC's will be closed on November 21 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. A meal will be served at Central from 11:30 - 1:30 on Thanksgiving Day. All are welcome! No reservations necessary. |
Wednesday Food Give Away
If you have extra garden produce and are willing to give it away, each Wednesday morning here at Central food is distributed to those in need. Please drop off your extra produce Tuesday evenings or early Wednesday mornings by Java Central. Thanks for sharing!
We are also in need of volunteers to help distribute the food from 8:00-9:00 am on Wednesdays. Call the church office or speak with someone at the Welcome Center. |
Heart Bread Program
Do you know someone in need of free, fresh produce and bread/bakery items? The Heart Bread Program distributes these free items every Wednesday starting at 8:30 a.m. until items are gone. Come in Central at the south entrance. Anyone in need from the community is welcome! |
Little Lambs Daycare
Is in need of high-schoolers to work as daycare aides with school aged children from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Contact Jill Swerdfiger in the church office or via email at jill.swerdfiger@clcelkriver.org. |
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