  Westview Serving Sunday THIS SUNDAY at 10am we will be moving our worship time to Westview Elementary located at 225 Garden View Dr, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Most jobs will be outdoors this year, so be sure to dress appropriately. Please bring gardening gloves, garden snippers, shovels, rakes, leaf blower, wheelbarrows if you are able!Contact ChrystineVilhauer@restorationcov.org if you have questions. Upcoming Events at Restoration Sunday, May 1 | Westview Serve Sunday 10am | NO 5:15PM SERVICE Tuesday, May 3 | Come and See Prayer 7pm Wednesday, May 4 | Restoration Kids Play Days 10am Sunday, May 8 | In-Person + Online at 5:15pm | Mother’s Day + Graduate Sunday Tuesday, May 10 | Come and See Prayer 7pm Thursday, May 12 | Middle School Girl’s Bible Study 7pm Saturday, May 14 | Student Family Connect Night 6-8pm Sunday, May 15 | In-Person + Online at 5:15pm Tuesday, May 17 | Come and See Prayer 7pm Wednesday, May 18 | Restoration Kids Play Days 10am Sunday, May 22 | In-Person + Online at 5:15pm Tuesday, May 24 | Come and See Prayer 7pm Thursday, May 26 | Middle School Girl’s Bible Study 7pm Online Giving There’s no time like the present to set up online giving. Online tithing is a way to remain faithful in your giving regardless of worshipping with us in-person or online. 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. You can also Text to Give by texting any dollar amount to 84321. Pray or Receive Prayer We’ve made it easy for you to share your prayer requests. Send PRAY FOR ME in a text message to: (833) 482-6846.Respond to the message and let us know how we can be praying for youWe will respond to let you know when you’ve been prayed for. 2022 Mission Opportunity In our recent vision survey, many of you said you wanted more opportunities to be the hands, feet and lips of Jesus, sharing his love and truth. This summer we have the opportunity to join Joni and Friends on one of their Family Retreats June 12-17, or Aug 15-20. (There is a much greater need at the August retreat!). Walk with families affected by disability as they rest, reflect, renew and experience God’s presence and provision at the picturesque Castaway Camp in Detroit Lakes, MN.For additional information you can contact: Jane Palmer Ministry Relations Manager for Joni & Friends Joni and Friends Minnesota 952-933-7777jpalmer@joniandfriends.org joniandfriends.org Learn More About Joni & Friends  What’s happening in Restoration Kids this month! Restoration Kids Website Restoration Kids Play Days Parents, are you looking to get out of your house and connect with other parents and kids during the day? This Spring, bring your kids to come play at the church with their friends while you chat with other parents. We will be meeting from 10:00 to 11:30 on the first and third Wednesdays through May. This is a great way to build community among our kids and each other! Our next play day will be Wednesday, May 4 at 10am. A small snack will be served. Contact Chrystine@restorationcov.org with any questions.  Student Family Connect Night All families of students 6th-12th grade are invited to Student Family Connect Night at Grand Slam in Burnsville, MN on May 14th from 7-9pm.Unlimited Laser Tag, Unlimited Mini Golf, Unlimited Krazy Kars, 12 Arcade Credits and Add Trampoline for $4 Extra$12.95 per person Please send Paula an email to let her know if your family will be attending by 5pm on Tuesday, May 10. paulaherko@julien Middle School Bible Study The Middle School Girls Bible Study will restart on Thursday, May 12 at 7pm with a new study all about friendship. Bring your Bible and a friend as we learn what it means to be a friend. If you have any questions, contact Paula Herko. MUUUCE Middle School Event MUUUCE stands for the Most Unbelievable, Ultimate, Urban Camping Experience. This incredible event is designed specifically with Northwest Conference middle schoolers in mind. It’s three days of crazy middle school fun, woven with worship experiences, challenging talks, and small group conversations! It’s a great way to kick off the fall ministry season. MUUUCE is hosted by Crossroads Covenant Church in Woodbury.WHO CAN ATTEND: Students entering 6th grade in the fall of 2022 to those graduating from 8th grade in the spring of 2022. DATES: August 4-6, 2022. Thursday afternoon through Saturday noon.The registration fee of $150 per person includes: • Meals • Housing (likely in a local school gym) • MUUUCE t-shirt • Restoration Students t-shirt • ValleyFair Admission • Students will want to bring extra spending money for the various concession stands. Valley Fair does not accept cash. However, cash can be turned into cards at kiosks in the park. https://www.valleyfair.com/cashlessRegistration details coming soon! |
News + Notes 4.27.2022
