 New Message Series!  Easter remembers the resurrection of Jesus and his victory over death, sin and Satan, but have you pondered what happened after the disciples ate together on the first Easter? What thoughts, emotions, feelings, questions, doubts, headlines, gossip, propaganda, fear and even fake news permeated the weeks following Easter? This Sunday, we launch a new series about the Aftermath of Easter and how those same doubts, debates and discussions impact our lives today. We hope you’ll join us!  Celebrating Graduates & Senior Blessing Sunday On Sunday, May 8 we want to recognize and celebrate Restoration’s graduating high school, college, and graduate school students with a prayer of blessing during service. We are also excited to provide an opportunity for each graduating high school senior to mark this milestone by having a significant adult in their life share a letter of blessing. You don’t want to miss this special service! Remind family and friends that our graduates will be featured during the service on May 8. If you are a graduate from any time in the past year, please contact Chrystine by May 1, so we can include you. Your Restoration family is proud of you and wants to acknowledge your hard work and pray for your future! Contact Chrystine@restorationcov.org Upcoming Events at Restoration Sunday, April 24 | In-Person + Online at 5:15pm Tuesday, April 26 | Come and See Prayer 7pm Sunday, May 1 | Westview Serve Sunday 10am Tuesday, May 3 | Come and See Prayer 7pm Sunday, May 8 | In-Person + Online at 5:15pm | Mother’s Day + Graduate Sunday Tuesday, May 10 | Come and See Prayer 7pm Saturday, May 14 | Student Family Connect Night 6-8pm 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 952-933-7777 jpalmer@joniandfriends.org joniandfriends.org Learn More About Joni & Friends  Westview Serving Sunday Once again this year, we will be moving our worship time to Westview Elementary located at 225 Garden View Dr, Apple Valley, MN 55124. On Sunday, May 1, meet us at Westview at 10am. We will worship together by serving the kids, staff and families of Westview through various clean-up tasks and projects. All clean-up and tasks will be outdoors this year, so be sure to dress appropriately. More details will be provided soon. Contact ChrystineVilhauer@restorationcov.org if you have questions. 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.  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, April 20. 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. Pricing per person will be announced soon. Please send Paula an email to let her know if your family will be attending. paulaherko@restorationcov.org Middle School Bible Study The Middle School Girls Bible Study will restart in May with a new study all about friendship. More details will be shared soon! 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/cashless Registration details coming soon! |
News + Notes 4.20.2022
