***New Director of Digital Strategies and Communication
The pandemic has shown us the need and opportunity for digital ministry and mission. Restoration leadership has researched and developed a new position to meet this need. A search team of Restoration leadership, staff and members then accepted resumes and applications and reviewed the 3 top candidates. We are pleased to introduce someone you may have seen the last few months…Paula Herko has accepted the job of Director of Digital Strategies and Communication. We are excited about the skills and experience she brings. As many of you already know, she is personable, positive, a hard worker, gets things done and goes above and beyond. Her references said, “Her gift is to bring a vision to life; she looks for the long-term vision and plans the steps to get there.” Please welcome her as you see her online or in-person. You can reach her by email at paulaherko@restorationcov.org.
REMINDER OF OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
ONLINE SUNDAYS: March 14, 28
IN-PERSON + ONLINE SUNDAYS: March 21
We will return to weekly in-person services starting April 4th
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events at Restoration
- Sunday, March 14th at 10am | Online Worship
- Tuesday, March 16th at 7pm | Come & See Prayer at the Ministry Center
- Sunday, March 28th | Palm Sunday
- Sunday, April 4th | Easter
The Free Book Buggy Service Opportunity
Right now, it is too easy to become self focused and even a little selfish. Now more than ever we have to be the light of the world. Let’s show them the compassion and “others first” mentality Christ gives us. There are many ways to do this and we hope you will join with Restoration in collecting for the Free Book Buggy.
Last month we donated food to 360 Communities and we will soon do that again. But this month we’re excited to add one more opportunity. Have any old picture books, children’s readers, or young adult novels that you’re done with? Well there are people in need of those shelf warmers. The Free Book Buggy is a local Non-Profit dedicated to redistributing books to the children and young people that need it most in the Twin Cities area. Reading helps to improve memory retention, strengthens focus, and aids in the expansion of vocabulary and knowledge. If we’re going to feed bellies in our community we should also feed minds.
Like the 360 Communities donation, all you have to do is set a book aside each day in a collection box (any box will do) at your home. Use that daily moment to remember and pray for those in our community that are hurting. Pray that they will find Jesus and that He will bless them. After 2 weeks (anytime during the week of March 21st), bring the box to the ministry center for us to collect and donate. Please call ahead to coordinate contactless drop off (952) 373-1274.
ONLINE GIVING
There’s no time like the present to set up online giving. Because our regularly scheduled worship service will be online for the next few weeks, online tithing is a way to remain faithful in your giving even in the most uncertain of times. Decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully. And God will generously provide all you need. We encourage you to consider giving online so that your giving is regular and easy to manage – it’s easy to sign up HERE. Also, TEXT any dollar amount to 84321.
PRAY OR RECEIVE PRAYER
Now more than ever, people are turning toward prayer or are in desperate need of prayer. We have an amazingly gifted prayer team you can depend on for prayer. They’re always looking for other prayer warriors if you want to join or if you need prayer for any situation, you can contact them. We believe in the power of prayer and know that God is listening. We would love to pray for you. If you’re interested in joining the prayer team or have any prayer requests, send them to our prayer team at prayer@restorationcov.org
To succeed spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally we need to actively seek out dependable people to partner with. People that will lift us up, keep us accountable, and share life. Don’t just try to read your Bible more, or hope to find friends you can share with, join others that are already working on it. Restoration Small Groups are teams waiting for you to join. You need them and they need you. They need your presence, personality, and passion; everything that makes you unique. As they encourage you they need you to encourage them.
| What We Are Learning in March In March, Elementary kids will be learning about patience. Waiting is a part of life. Thankfully, we don’t have to wait on our own. God can help us experience the patience we need to wait well. After all, God is patient. God is in control and knows what’s best for us. Even though God’s people had been waiting for years for the promised Savior, at just the right time, God sent Jesus. As we are created in God’s image, we can reflect His patience in our lives. We can be patient when we remember what God has done and trust God no matter what. RESTORATION KIDS ON SUNDAY MORNINGS Restoration Kids has begun meeting in person during in person worship services. Virtual classes will continue to meet on the Sundays that worship services are online only. Virtual Class link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85932448179 Virtual class: March 14, 28 In-Person: March 21 See below for more details and reach out to Chrystine at ChrystineVilhauer@restorationcov.org if you have any questions! RESTORATION KIDS ONLINE CONTENT FOR FAMILIES We believe that every moment with your kids matters and that as parents, you have the ability to impress Biblical truth in your kid’s life. This is especially important now that other opportunities for spiritual growth have been more limited. We have linked the Bible Story content for this week here. You will need to enter the password restorationkids to access content. We have included a Parent Guide to help you guide conversation that reinforces what your kids are learning in the Bible Story Video. What a great opportunity to help grow your child’s faith! PALM SUNDAY AND EASTER BAG A favorite tradition in Restoration Kids is our Palm Sunday Parade where kids deliver palm branches during the worship service. The Palm Sunday service will be online this year but we are going to recreate the Palm Sunday parade virtually. Chrystine will be emailing families this week with more information on how Preschool and Elementary kids can participate. Supplies for the Virtual Palm Sunday and an Easter Bag will be delivered to families early next week. Contact ChrystineVilhauer@restorationcov.org if you have any questions. |
WEDNESDAY NIGHT STUDENT GATHERING
March is a bit of a funky month for Students. The first two weeks will be online Student Gathering on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm. As always, come ready for games, small group discussion, and maybe even a funny video or two.
++ The last two weeks of March are what make it unique though. Students Ministry will be taking a two week break from regular programming to talk strategy, re-organize, and ask for feedback. We would love to hear from everyone what Student Ministry means to you. And when we say everyone we mean everyone.
Parents or Students, new to Restoration or been around for years, volunteers or just interested members, we want to hear what you have to say. Please reach out to Daniel with any feedback or ideas and if anything is confusing he is available for questions. danielmorgenstern@restorationcov.org.
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