Dear sisters in Christ,

A quick last minute reminder that the deadline to register for this fall’s women’s retreat, October 7-9, is tomorrow by noon.  I know for some of you the dollars are an issue. Please consider letting us help you attend. Women have graciously donated scholarship dollars and we would love to see you there.  The theme is “The Rest of God” and though it doesn’t sound like a wild crazy escape from home, it will be full of rich rewards including laughter, the fellowship of women your age (we have women registered from 20something to 70something), and time to commune with God and nature.  Add to that two massage therapists all day Saturday as well as craft options for those who enjoy that and it promises to be well worth your time.  You can respond to this e-mail if you want to get in at this last minute. We’ll catch you up on the paperwork by week’s end. 

I love the passage from Ephesians that we will proclaim this Sunday.  It’s the second chapter, verses 1-10.  You’ll recognize parts of it for sure.  I’ve been reading it in several different versions.  The English Standard version is my favorite.  This text paints a picture of who we once were (dead in sin, following the prince of the air, disobedient) and who we now are (alive together with Christ, raised up with him, seated in the heavenly places) because of Christ.  It concludes by reminding us that by God’s grace we are Christ’s workmanship.  This Sunday Curt Hinkle will be the visible craftsman as he works with wood while I share the message.  It is a tangible way to portray the transforming process of God’s grace as He makes us into all He created us to be.  Hope to see you in worship!

This Saturday we begin our EPHESIAN HOME STUDY GROUPS!  Listed below are the 21 groups that are available at different times and places throughout the week.  Find a place and time and sign up in one of three different ways;

1. 1.       You can respond to this email and let me know what group you will participate in.
2. 2.       You can call the Church Office at 763-441-2363 and indicate what group you will participate in.
3. 3.       You can sign up at Central this coming Sunday in the lobby!
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So many terrific opportunities to grow in grace and experience the love of Christ.  Do connect to your brothers and sisters in Christ this fall!  God’s peace and power as you experience His grace by faith! 

 

In Christ- Sonja Dixon

 

Sunday 6:30 pm
Leaders & Hosts: Chris & Katie Johnson
19815 Gary St NW, Elk River

Sunday 4:30 pm
Leaders & Hosts: Tom & Julie Coskey
14055 Hollyhock LN, Rogers, MN

Sunday 6:00 pm
Leaders: Ron & Carla Brown
Hosts: Scott & Sheri Merkling
11235 207th Ave NW, Elk River

Monday 6:30 pm
Leader: Vic Mercer
Host: Nikki Lundeen
9101 - 178th Ave NW, Ramsey

Monday 6:00 pm
Leaders & Hosts: Bob & Kristi Zanett
22470 Garnett St NW, Elk River

Monday 7:00 pm
Leaders: John & Jan Sjostrand & Tom & Vicki Tyler
Hosts: Dale & Sandy Breed
16157 - 205th Ave NW, Elk River

Monday 6:30 pm
Leaders and Hosts: Keith & Janet McCarty
15165 - 197th Ave NW, Elk River, MN

Tuesday 6:30 pm
Leaders: Dave & Maggie Parish
Hosts: Eric & Tami Thoreson
25442 - 139th St, Zimmerman, MN

Tuesday 1:30 pm
Leader & Host: Audrey Fuelling
19111 Concord Ct NW, Elk River

Tuesday 7:00 pm
Leaders: Jim & Lois Schmeckpeper
Host: Marilyn Webber
14191 - 257th Ave NW, Zimmerman

Tuesday 7:00 pm
Leaders & Hosts: John & Jill Opdahl
19240 Xavier St NW, Elk River

Tuesday 7:00 pm
Leaders: Steve & Sue Hage
Hosts: Brian & Lindsey Budahn
541 - 7th St NW, Elk River

Wednesday 6:30 pm
Leaders & Hosts: Pam & Ken Wagner
18554 Olson St NW, Elk River

Wednesday 6:30 pm
Leader: Keith Terlinden
Hosts: Ross & Anita Gramstad
14111 - 197th Cir NW, Elk River

Wednesday 7:00 pm- Begins October 1
Leaders & Hosts: Paul & Karen Erickson
26675 Woodlands Pkwy, Zimmerman

Wednesday 6:45 am
Leader: Stacy Minor
Hosting at Panera in Elk River

Wednesday 7:00 pm
Leaders: JC & Tara Thieke
Hosts: Todd & Connie Gandrud & Sharon Johnston
12496 - 196th Ct NW, Elk River

Wednesday, 6:30 pm
Leaders: Bev Johnson &Denise & Skip Swanson
Hosts: Steve & Sara Hill
8346 - 174th Ave NW, Elk River

Thursday 6:30 pm
Leaders: Mike Pelle/Deb O’Connor
Hosts: Tom & Deb O’Connor
17958 Nixon Dr NW, Elk River

Friday 6:30 pm
Leaders & Hosts: Matt & Leah Krotzer
12933 - 296th Ave, Baldwin Twp

Saturday 6:30 pm – begins October 1
Leader & Host: Allison Olson
17950 - 233rd Ave NW, Big Lake

Sunday 6:30 pmLeaders & Hosts: Chris & Katie Johnson19815 Gary St NW, Elk RiverSunday 4:30 pmLeaders & Hosts: Tom & Julie Coskey14055 Hollyhock LN, Rogers, MNSunday 6:00 pmLeaders: Ron & Carla BrownHosts: Scott & Sheri Merkling11235 207th Ave NW, Elk RiverMonday 6:30 pmLeader: Vic MercerHost: Nikki Lundeen9101 - 178th Ave NW, RamseyMonday 6:00 pmLeaders & Hosts: Bob & Kristi Zanett22470 Garnett St NW, Elk RiverMonday 7:00 pmLeaders: John & Jan Sjostrand &Tom & Vicki TylerHosts: Dale & Sandy Breed16157 - 205th Ave NW, Elk RiverMonday 6:30 pmLeaders and Hosts: Keith & Janet McCarty15165 - 197th Ave NW, Elk River, MNTuesday 6:30 pmLeaders: Dave & Maggie ParishHosts: Eric & Tami Thoreson25442 - 139th St, Zimmerman, MNTuesday 1:30 pmLeader & Host: Audrey Fuelling19111 Concord Ct NW, Elk RiverTuesday 7:00 pmLeaders: Jim & Lois SchmeckpeperHost: Marilyn Webber14191 - 257th Ave NW, ZimmermanTuesday 7:00 pmLeaders & Hosts: John & Jill Opdahl19240 Xavier St NW, Elk RiverTuesday 7:00 pmLeaders: Steve & Sue HageHosts: Brian & Lindsey Budahn541 - 7th St NW, Elk RiverWednesday 6:30 pmLeaders & Hosts: Pam & Ken Wagner18554 Olson St NW, Elk RiverWednesday 6:30 pmLeader: Keith TerlindenHosts: Ross & Anita Gramstad14111 - 197th Cir NW, Elk RiverWednesday 7:00 pm- Begins October 1Leaders & Hosts: Paul & Karen Erickson26675 Woodlands Pkwy, ZimmermanWednesday 6:45 amLeader: Stacy MinorHosting at Panera in Elk RiverWednesday 7:00 pmLeaders: JC & Tara ThiekeHosts: Todd & Connie Gandrud &Sharon Johnston12496 - 196th Ct NW, Elk RiverWednesday, 6:30 pmLeaders: Bev Johnson &Denise & Skip SwansonHosts: Steve & Sara Hill8346 - 174th Ave NW, Elk RiverThursday 6:30 pmLeaders: Mike Pelle/Deb O’ConnorHosts: Tom & Deb O’Connor17958 Nixon Dr NW, Elk RiverFriday 6:30 pmLeaders & Hosts: Matt & Leah Krotzer12933 - 296th Ave, Baldwin TwpSaturday 6:30 pm – begins October 1Leader & Host: Allison Olson17950 - 233rd Ave NW, Big Lake