Archive for the ‘Social Ministries’ Category

MINNESOTA FOOD SHARE/LOSE THE HAIR UPDATE!…

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

YOU are AWESOME CV!!  At last count, you have contributed 2298 food items to our local food shelf!  Your enthusiasm in stepping up to the plate to put a dent in hunger has been inspiring, (We imagine there might also be some enthusiasm for watching Pastor Kent lose his fabulous head of hair).  The food shelf continues to experience record demand & both greatly appreciates & relies on the support of members of CV.  Our commitment to the food shelf has made us an important partner for them, & our continued support is vital to their efforts in providing for local families in need.  We have only one week left to meet our goal, we are confident we will succeed!  However, Confirmation & Senior High youth, you have an uphill battle to meet your challenge, so get some friends together & get busy collecting food!

CAMP WAPO FUNDRAISING!…

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

The campers are offering 2 evenings of babysitting so you can enjoy a break!  Babysitting will take place here at CV; Saturday, April 5th, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM & Saturday, April 19th, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM.  Please feed your kids before they come, or pack them a “sack supper”.  Ages invited: Infant on up.  Games, crafts, movies & snacks will be provided.  Please sign up at the “Information Desk”.  There will be a free will offering taken to help offset the cost of camp.

ON BEHALF OF THE WELCOMING COMMITTEE…

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

We’re not sure if you are aware, but our committee has been dwindling this past year.  We need fresh ideas on how to reach our visitors & encourage growth in our committee.  We would like to invite all the people of CV to come to our next committee meeting on Tuesday, April 9th at 7:00 PM.  We are not asking you to join our committee (but please feel free).  We are just asking for some ideas & direction.  We thought maybe the first step would be to ask past committee members & joyful servant participants to come & share what were the most influential factors that caused them to become members. Then hopefully we can draw on those successes to formulate a plan to be more effective in recruiting new members.  We would greatly appreciate any input you have & hope that you will come April 9th to visit with us.  Thank you so much!

WOMEN’S BWCA WEEKEND…

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

August 1-5, 2008.  Cost is $180; Sign up & pick up the packet of information at the “Information Desk”.  Informational meeting April 20th, in the Youth Room, following the second service.  Call Kathy Wittnebel at 952-890-8286 with questions.

ALLELUIA SOUND HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR & THE GOOD VIBRATION BELL CHOIR…

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

from the First Congregational Church in Crystal Lake, IL., will be leading us in music filled worship on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at both services! We are excited to welcome this 30 member musical youth ministry to CV. We are looking for host homes for the kids, & helpers for the Sunday lunch. If you would be willing to help, please contact Jody McDermott – Baty (Housing) or Andrea & John Perendy (Meal).

BWCA TRIP FOR MEN & WOMEN…

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

July 12-20, 2008; Cost is $350; Sign up & pick up the packet of information at the “Information Desk”.  Informational meeting will be held in May.  Call Kathy Wittnebel at 952-890-8286 with questions.

FINAL SOUP SUPPER & LENTEN SERVICE…

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

This Wednesday, March 12th is your last chance for a Soup Supper for 2008.  Be sure to join us between 6:00 – 7:00 PM for a delicious meal that you don’t have to cook!  Bring the whole family, bring your friends, bring your neighbors & enjoy a meal & the fellowship.  Then stay for the Lenten service at 7:30 PM.