This Sunday Night!

Family Christmas Craft Night is THIS SUNDAY from 6-7:30pm. Crafts for all ages are provided! Please RSVP to Paula Herko by FRIDAY so that supplies can be prepared ahead of time. 

Upcoming Events at Restoration

• Saturday, December 9 | Men’s Bible Study 7:30am
• Sunday, December 10 | In-Person and Online 10am
  • Wear your favorite pretty or ugly Christmas sweater! 
    
• Sunday, December 10 | Family Christmas Craft Night 6-7:30pm
• Tuesday, December 12 | Reimagine Christmas Zoom Prayer 7pm
• Wednesday, December 13 | Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal 6pm (All children in full costume)
• Friday, December 15 | Student Christmas Party 6:30-8pm
• Saturday, December 16 | Men’s Bible Study 7:30am
• Sunday, December 17 | Kids Christmas Program + Worship 10am
• Tuesday, December 19 | Reimagine Christmas Zoom Prayer 7pm
• Sunday, December 24 | Christmas Eve Service 4pm (No 10am Service)
• Sunday, December 31 | Night of Worship + Praise 7pm (No 10am Service)

This Advent season, give the gift of an invitation! We have opportunities for all ages and stages of life! Check them out on our website.

Ladies Book Discussion Group

The ladies book club will be discussing Francine River’s Voice in the Wind (Book one of the Mark of the Lion series). Our next meet up will be January 16th at church from 7-8:30 pm. If you have any questions about the group or the book please call or text Ellie Holmquist at 320-766-3978. We’d love to see new faces! Bring a friend!

Reimagine Christmas

Enter into the Christmas story with a fresh perspective as we experience the scenes of Christmas through our God-given imaginations. As the Christmas story is read we will imagine what we would see, hear, smell, touch and taste if we were part of the scene. You may be surprised by what you discover about God, Christmas or yourself by praying with these familiar passages in this way.

Every Tuesday of Advent on ZOOM from 7:00-8:00pm.

• December 12: The birth of Jesus
• December 19: Jesus presented in the Temple

You do not have to attend all sessions; join as you can. To receive a Zoom link, email Leanne: Leanneesch@restorationcov.org.

This Christmas season, while our Elementary students are rehearsing each week for the upcoming Christmas Program, the preschoolers will help bake special orders in Chef Jolly’s bakery at the Holly Jolly Kitchen. Throughout this series, kids will discover the gift of Christmas that is too wonderful for words: JESUS!

One of the best parts of Christmastime, is the MUSIC! Here is a new song for your family to enjoy this month. 

Curious about faith? Join Alpha!

Do you or a friend you know have questions about the Christian faith? Have you attended church your whole life but desire to see your faith become more active with the power of the Holy Spirit? Wherever you are at in your faith journey, Alpha can be a catalyst for taking the next step. Join a series of group conversations that freely explore the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. At each Alpha session we will watch a video on a different question of faith – then have the opportunity to share your thoughts and hear what others think in a small group. You can say anything your like, or nothing at all.

Everyone is welcome! You’re invited and welcome to invite others to join, no matter one’s background or beliefs. It’s free and there’s no pressure. 

When: Wednesdays at 6:15pm starting Jan 17th through end of March

Where: Restoration Church

What: an evening together starting with a meal followed by a video teaching and small group discussion

Who: Alpha groups welcomes high school aged or older. Preschool & elementary school programming will be held separately at the church

Why: to enjoy an evening together as we explore faith and questions together!

Join us on this journey! Email our Ministry Director, Micaella Sipe, at micaellasipe@restorationcov.org with any questions

Family Advent Resource

Hey Restoration Families! Download the Advent Jesse Tree Devotional. It includes a brief devotional and ornament activity for each day of Advent.

If you have any questions, please contact Paula Herko.

Arctic Blast Winter Retreat is returning in 2024! 

Arctic Blast Winter Retreat is returning in 2024! We are joining together with a few other churches to play in the snow, build connections and deepen our relationship with Jesus at Covenant Pines. A $50 deposit is due to reserve your spot . Make checks out to Restoration and add Arctic Blast to the memo line. Please send an email or text message to Paula if your student will be attending. 

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 you.
• We will respond to let you know when you’ve been prayed for.