September 26, 2012
Commitment
Do you know anyone who decided to get married after a first date? While I know a few that said, “It was love at first sight,” I don’t know anyone who said, “We were committed to be together forever by the end of the night.” Committing to someone is a process. There is some negotiating and wondering, “Do I enjoy this person? Does this person respect me? Does he/she challenge me to be a better person? Can we fight and resolve stuff well?" After all these questions, people usually come to a resolution about what kind of commitment to make to another person. (I talked more about this on Sunday. Click HERE to listen.)
Commitment is a process in marriage and the same is true in friendship and in a church community. As a part of the Covenant Church, we have six affirmations that make up our theological convictions. These are not exclusive “in or out” statements, but a set of statements clearly expressing the values and principles that have guided this group of churches since its founding over 125 years ago. My hope is the more we agree with these statements, the more we feel unified, connected and committed to our church.
What have you committed to in your life? What was the result of that commitment? Was it worth it? I’d love to hear. Respond on Facebook or email me directly.
Have a great week,
Pastor Rob
Life Groups
Fall Life Groups launch the first week of October (that's next week!) and we would love everyone at Restoration to take part. There's no list of groups for you to choose from. Instead, we invite you to contact Eric Langmaack and let him help you decide what kind of group you're looking for. His job is to put together Life Groups for people with similar interests and availability. Contact him at EricLangmaack@restorationcov.org.
Discover Restoration Lunch
Are you interested in knowing how Restoration began and what our vision is? Are you curious about why the four square logo looks the way it does? Do you wonder where to use your gifts and talents? Then you will want to join Pastor Rob after the worship service this Sunday, September 30 for a Discover Restoration Lunch. It’s right at the Hayes Community Center where we meet for worship. RSVP to Janae Barriuso at rjbarriuso@gmail.com.
Westview Special Requests
Do you have any of these items??? Pam and Steve Oslos visited with the social worker and principal at Westview Elementary School this week and discovered there are some simple needs there we may be able to fulfill. If you can donate any of the items listed below, please bring them to church on Sunday. Feel free to contact Pam Oslos if you have questions: pam@lakespromo.com, 612-804-9456. Thanks in advance for your donations!
Boys' and girls' socks / Boys' clothes in sizes 8 regular and 10 husky / Boys' bikes for a 1st and 2nd grader / Maternity clothes in size M tops and size 7 pants
ABC Mentors at Westview
We would like to send volunteers again this year to Westview Elementary School to help kindergartners learn their ABCs. It was an amazing blessing to see the progress the kids made last year when we were able to help out. Mentors are needed from now through Thanksgiving, and the times that we are looking to cover are 12:30-1pm and 2:30-3:30pm. If you could volunteer to serve at one of these times 1 to 2 days a week it would be so much appreciated. The time commitment may be small but the rewards are HUGE! Contact: Jessica, JessicaSanborn@restorationcov.org
Ministry Center
Wonderful progress is being made in the Ministry Center. Chad White continues to welcome any and all willing helpers. Contact him at ChadWhite@restorationcov.org or 952-373-1274.
Reservations: Contact Julie in the church office to reserve a space in the Ministry Center for your group or event.
Supplies: Carrie Boyum has a list of supplies that we could use at the Ministry Center. Contact her at CarrieBoyum@restorationcov.org if you'd like to contribute to the ministry center in this practical way.
Men’s Group
The men's group meets weekly at 7am on Saturdays at the Ministry Center. This fall, they are discussing the book Hearing God's Voice by Henry and Richard Blackaby. Contact: Chad, ChadWhite@restorationcov.org
Women's Bible Study
The women's Bible study meets weekly at 6:30pm on Mondays at Rebecca White's house. Contact her at RebeccaWhite@restorationcov.org for more information. They are studying David: Seeking a Heart Like His by Beth Moore.
Middle School Group
Groovy, neato, keen, and the cat's pajamas…however you want to say it, you know it's true: 6th, 7th and 8th graders totally rock. From 6:30-7:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month, the Ministry Center is the place for marvelous middle schoolers to come have fun together and learn about their glorious God. The next meeting is Wednesday, October 3.
MEA Weekend Retreat: Register now for the Covenant Pines Jr. High Retreat, October 17-19. Retreats are a great way to connect with God. Plus, this is a opportunity for the middle schoolers to really develop relationships a get a firm base for their group to stand on.
Contact: Lucas, LucasNelson@restorationcov.org
Upcoming Events
Church Potluck · October 28
View the complete calendar
Restoration in the World
Maddie Harpell, a senior at Burnsville High School and attender here at Restoration, was crowned Homecoming Queen this past Thursday. "When I was crowned Queen, that was unreal. I was so surprised. I was praying that God would be with me and help me stay grateful just for the honor of being selected to Homecoming Royalty this year and not to be preoccupied with being Queen or not." Maddie strives at school to shine the light of Jesus to everyone, wanting to be an inspiration through example for others so they might see in her a Christ-follower living real life. Congratulations Maddie, and way to be a light for Christ in your school!
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Parent Cue for PreK
Parent Cue for K-5
We want Restoration kids to build a real relationship with God and people, accepting and serving all with love. On Sunday mornings, we use the First Look curriculum for preschoolers and the 252 Basics curriculum for K-5 students. You can find the Parent Cue for the week right here in your Restoration email newsletter.
Sharing the News
Information and upcoming events from organizations and institutions in and around our community.
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Agua Viva
Missionary Support Fundraising Dinner · September 30
Jay Substad, 952-412-7682
www.aguavivaonline.org
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Apple Valley High School FCA
Fellowship of Christian Atheletes
Fields of Faith · October 10
Click here to view the poster
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Engaged Encounter
November 3
McKenna Crossing · Prior Lake, MN
Marriage Encounter
October 20 & 21 or December 1 & 2
Mount Olivet Retreat Center · Farmington, MN
www.marriages.org · Scholarships available
Pam & Steve Oslos, 612-804-9456, pam@lakespromo.com
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Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center
Fundraising Banquet & Silent Auction · October 26
www.amnioncpc.org/Friends/Banquet
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GriefShare
13-week video seminar series begins November 2
Bloomington Covenant Church, 952-831-8339
www.griefshare.org
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Covenant Pines Bible Camp
Gospel Celebration Benefit Concert · November 4
at Minnehaha Academy
gospelcelebration.eventbrite.com
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M.O.M.S. Program
Job opening: Program Director
Click here to view the job posting
View past News & Notes by clicking HERE.