Daniel had courage to do what was right. He was determined to take a stand. Daniel trusted God, even when the pressure was on! At Kid JAM, 9:30 am, Sundays, our kids are learning about the faith in God that Daniel and his three friends had, even in a foreign country, far away from home! Though the pressure was on in many situations (a fiery furnace comes to mind), Daniel was an example of courage and faith! Our kids, through the life of Daniel, are encouraged to have the determination to live out their faith just as Daniel did!Thursday, September 23, 2010
At Kid JAM
Daniel had courage to do what was right. He was determined to take a stand. Daniel trusted God, even when the pressure was on! At Kid JAM, 9:30 am, Sundays, our kids are learning about the faith in God that Daniel and his three friends had, even in a foreign country, far away from home! Though the pressure was on in many situations (a fiery furnace comes to mind), Daniel was an example of courage and faith! Our kids, through the life of Daniel, are encouraged to have the determination to live out their faith just as Daniel did!
Daniel had courage to do what was right. He was determined to take a stand. Daniel trusted God, even when the pressure was on! At Kid JAM, 9:30 am, Sundays, our kids are learning about the faith in God that Daniel and his three friends had, even in a foreign country, far away from home! Though the pressure was on in many situations (a fiery furnace comes to mind), Daniel was an example of courage and faith! Our kids, through the life of Daniel, are encouraged to have the determination to live out their faith just as Daniel did!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
See You At The Pole
See You At The Pole, tomorrow morning, September 22 at 7:00 am, is simply a time of prayer, for students to lift their friends, family, teachers, coaches, community and school up in prayer around their school flagpole. It is a student initiated, student organized, student led time of prayer. Each year more than 3 million students from all over the world participate in See You At The Pole. It's so wonderful to see students responding to God and taking seriously the challenge to pray and boldy proclaim their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Pray for our students as they attend and take this stand publicly.
See You At The Pole, tomorrow morning, September 22 at 7:00 am, is simply a time of prayer, for students to lift their friends, family, teachers, coaches, community and school up in prayer around their school flagpole. It is a student initiated, student organized, student led time of prayer. Each year more than 3 million students from all over the world participate in See You At The Pole. It's so wonderful to see students responding to God and taking seriously the challenge to pray and boldy proclaim their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Pray for our students as they attend and take this stand publicly.
Monday, September 13, 2010
This is My Church!
Living Out the Mission of PCEFC
Living Out the Mission of PCEFC
Do you know the mission of Pine City Evangelical Free Church? If not, let me remind you that "we exist to worship God authentically, enjoy Christ's supremacy, cherish Scripture mightily, care for each other passionately and reach out tenderly with the saving message of Jesus Christ."
When I first became aware of this church's need for a Pastor, this mission statement jumped out at me. Undoubtedly, it is one of the best written and most Scriptural church mission statements I have ever read. As I investigated, I found that it had been voted on and adopted as the church's mission statement sometime last year. For the next several weeks we will look at, dissect, and prayerfully learn to live out this mission statement not only in our church, but also in our homes and our community.
Please join me for this upcoming sermon series entitled,"This is My Church!"
The sermons will be as follows:
September 19 - "Worshipping God Authentically"
September 26 - "Enjoying Christ's Supremacy"
October 3 - Missions Sunday with the Transburgs
October 10 - "Cherishing Scripture Mightily"
October 17 - "Caring for Each Other Passionately"
October 24 - "Reaching Out Tenderly"
Pastor Joel
Friday, September 10, 2010
Fall Festivities
Paul and Katie Johnson warmly invite you to a Fall Fellowship, Food and Festivities Night at their home on Saturday, October 2 at 5:30 pm. Come on over for some warm cider, warm fellowship, and autumn goodies prepared just for you. This is a time to get to know one another better. Paul and Katie’s address is: 1041 9th Street SW, Pine City. Phone is 763.670.3535.
Paul and Katie Johnson warmly invite you to a Fall Fellowship, Food and Festivities Night at their home on Saturday, October 2 at 5:30 pm. Come on over for some warm cider, warm fellowship, and autumn goodies prepared just for you. This is a time to get to know one another better. Paul and Katie’s address is: 1041 9th Street SW, Pine City. Phone is 763.670.3535.
A Change in Season
A Change in Needs
The season is changing. Our clothing shelf needs changing. Fall and winter clothes for all ages need to fill the shelves. The Clothing Shelf is used by many, many people in the community. It has been a great outreach. The needs throughout our neighborhoods are abundant. Do you have anything that you won’t be using this season that is used just a little bit to share with others? Just bring in your donated clothing and outwear anytime during the week 9:00 am-3:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Thank you, everyone!
A Change in Needs
The season is changing. Our clothing shelf needs changing. Fall and winter clothes for all ages need to fill the shelves. The Clothing Shelf is used by many, many people in the community. It has been a great outreach. The needs throughout our neighborhoods are abundant. Do you have anything that you won’t be using this season that is used just a little bit to share with others? Just bring in your donated clothing and outwear anytime during the week 9:00 am-3:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Thank you, everyone!
Yep, it needs a little cleaning up!
Our church is committed to partnering with other churches and organizations in the Minnesota Adopt a Highway Program. Adopt a Highway is a public service program for volunteers to pick up litter along Minnesota’s highways making a cleaner more beautiful America. As a church we go out 2-3 times a year and clean up our part of Interstate 35.
Lisa Steven has announced that the next clean up date will be Tuesday, September 14. Meet at the Lighthouse at 4:30 pm and the vans will take everyone out to the portion of the highway that we clean between Pine City and Beroun. All men, women, and children (at least 10 years old) are needed! Thanks, everyone!
Our church is committed to partnering with other churches and organizations in the Minnesota Adopt a Highway Program. Adopt a Highway is a public service program for volunteers to pick up litter along Minnesota’s highways making a cleaner more beautiful America. As a church we go out 2-3 times a year and clean up our part of Interstate 35.Lisa Steven has announced that the next clean up date will be Tuesday, September 14. Meet at the Lighthouse at 4:30 pm and the vans will take everyone out to the portion of the highway that we clean between Pine City and Beroun. All men, women, and children (at least 10 years old) are needed! Thanks, everyone!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
FALL
A Season to Reach Out
A Season to Reach Out
It's Back to School time and back to a routine. New families have now settled into the community. With this new season, it is a great time to reach out to your neighborhood and invite them to church. Below is an overview of the ministries starting up over the next few weeks. Such an exciting time! Read about it so you can invite your new neighbors... or long-time neighbors!
Starting Sunday, September 12
9:30 am
Women's Study
Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado
Led by- Mary Rinden
Adult Study
True Joy Only Comes From Jesus Christ
The Book of Philippians
Led by- Tim Geisler
Sr. High Study
Led by- Pastor Joel
Jr. High Study
Led by- Aaron Goodenow
Kid JAM (Jesus and Me)- Read all about JAM in the previous post.
Starting Wednesday, September 15
AWANA! 6:00-7:30 pm
For Kids ages 3 years - 6th Grade
AWANA is an international Bible-centered children's ministry that brings churches and parents together to raise kids to know, love, and serve Christ for life. Each club meeting includes a time
for a Bible lesson, scripture memory and games, along with fun, monthly themes to encourage team spirit and participation of clubbers.
AWANA is divided into the following clubs:
Cubbies: Preschool
Sparks: K - 2nd Grade
T & T: 3rd - 4th Grade
T & T: 5th-6th Grade
Any questions, contact Chris Johnson (629.7687) or Todd Johnson (358.1076).
Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group (6:30-8:00 pm) Get ready for an amazing year of growth in our love for the Savior! Come find out how He wants us to rely on Him... for everything! We're looking forward to a great time at Fall Fling, a youth retreat at Camp Shamineau in Motley, Minnesota. Come find out what it's all about to put your faith and trust in Christ. Hey, and bring a friend!
Pine City EFC Children's Ministry
This Fall
Baby JAM (aka Infant & Toddler Nursery) is designed for infants and toddlers to learn, explore, play and grow in a bright, positive, God-is-present atmosphere. Children at this young age need lots of physical care. We will care for your child lovingly, as you, the parent, attend an Adult Christian Education Class. We want our infants and toddlers to know that Jesus loves them, so not only will we care for their physical needs lovingly, but as the foundational “classroom” of our children’s ministry, we will introduce infants and toddlers to the “basics” of faith and Bible truths.
Baby JAM Schedule:
9:30 Baby Praise & Worship
9:40 Simple Bible Lesson
9:50 Baby Snack
10:00 BabyPlay
10:20 Parents pick up their child
Our desire is to help introduce your infant or toddler to God and to His Word through song, story, activity and play. This isn’t just any nursery but we will use this time to instill into your child’s heart and mind simple Bible truths, giving them a solid start
Wee JAM is designed for preschoolers to worship, learn, explore, play and grow in their knowledge of our loving heavenly Father. Preschoolers will learn simple Bible truths which will be drawn from the story from that day. (We not only want our children to learn stories from the Bible but it is important to teach them the concepts and principles that God would have them learn and apply to their life from that story).
Wee JAM Schedule:
9:30 Wee Praise & Worship
9:40 Bible Story & Lesson
9:50 Activity & Craft
10:00 Wee Snack
10:10 Playtime
10:20 Parents pick up their child
Our desire is to lay the foundational groundwork for each child to understand simple Bible truths and to instill within, God’s love for them. We want them to understand and apply God’s Word to their lives in these early years of spiritual development… giving them a solid start. From their earliest days, we want your child to know about the joy of learning about Jesus.
Kid JAM is structured for kids, kindergarten through 6th grade, to experience large group energy along with small group learning. Every week kids will experience large group enthusiasm led by one or two leaders who will help them explore and learn about God’s Word through story and song. After Large Group Opening our Kidteam Leaders will lead a small group of kids to review Bible truths and dig deeper, reinforcing the lesson, and discovering apply-to-life principles, from the lesson taught in large group time.
Kid JAM Schedule:
9:30 Large Group Opening
10:00 Small Group with Kidteam Leader
10:20 Dismissed for Worship
Our desire is to see lives change as God’s Word is presented and to make this time with your child, through teaching and discipleship, count for eternity. We want to help equip them for life, making the right choices in line with God’s Word. We believe that God's Word has the power to change hearts, thus changing attitudes and actions.We want to build into your child's life an understanding of their need for Christ as Savior. Our desire is that your child will grow to know Him more and love Him more, and as a result, will want to serve Him the rest of their lives.
Jeanne Johnson, JAM Coordinator
This Fall
Baby JAM (Infants & Toddlers)
Wee JAM (Preschool)
Kid JAM (K-6th Grade)
Sundays @ 9:30 am
Baby JAM (aka Infant & Toddler Nursery) is designed for infants and toddlers to learn, explore, play and grow in a bright, positive, God-is-present atmosphere. Children at this young age need lots of physical care. We will care for your child lovingly, as you, the parent, attend an Adult Christian Education Class. We want our infants and toddlers to know that Jesus loves them, so not only will we care for their physical needs lovingly, but as the foundational “classroom” of our children’s ministry, we will introduce infants and toddlers to the “basics” of faith and Bible truths.
Baby JAM Schedule:
9:30 Baby Praise & Worship
9:40 Simple Bible Lesson
9:50 Baby Snack
10:00 BabyPlay
10:20 Parents pick up their child
Our desire is to help introduce your infant or toddler to God and to His Word through song, story, activity and play. This isn’t just any nursery but we will use this time to instill into your child’s heart and mind simple Bible truths, giving them a solid start
Wee JAM is designed for preschoolers to worship, learn, explore, play and grow in their knowledge of our loving heavenly Father. Preschoolers will learn simple Bible truths which will be drawn from the story from that day. (We not only want our children to learn stories from the Bible but it is important to teach them the concepts and principles that God would have them learn and apply to their life from that story).
Wee JAM Schedule:
9:30 Wee Praise & Worship
9:40 Bible Story & Lesson
9:50 Activity & Craft
10:00 Wee Snack
10:10 Playtime
10:20 Parents pick up their child
Our desire is to lay the foundational groundwork for each child to understand simple Bible truths and to instill within, God’s love for them. We want them to understand and apply God’s Word to their lives in these early years of spiritual development… giving them a solid start. From their earliest days, we want your child to know about the joy of learning about Jesus.
Kid JAM is structured for kids, kindergarten through 6th grade, to experience large group energy along with small group learning. Every week kids will experience large group enthusiasm led by one or two leaders who will help them explore and learn about God’s Word through story and song. After Large Group Opening our Kidteam Leaders will lead a small group of kids to review Bible truths and dig deeper, reinforcing the lesson, and discovering apply-to-life principles, from the lesson taught in large group time.
Kid JAM Schedule:
9:30 Large Group Opening
10:00 Small Group with Kidteam Leader
10:20 Dismissed for Worship
Our desire is to see lives change as God’s Word is presented and to make this time with your child, through teaching and discipleship, count for eternity. We want to help equip them for life, making the right choices in line with God’s Word. We believe that God's Word has the power to change hearts, thus changing attitudes and actions.We want to build into your child's life an understanding of their need for Christ as Savior. Our desire is that your child will grow to know Him more and love Him more, and as a result, will want to serve Him the rest of their lives.
Jeanne Johnson, JAM Coordinator
Friday, September 3, 2010
Fall Fling!
Fall Fling is a growth level youth retreat designed to give youth groups opportunities to grow and fellowship together. We have registered to go the weekend of October 15-17. Camp Shamineau provides the programming, activities, meals and much more. There will be four chapel sessions combining fun and games, great worship times and challenging messages from the guest speaker, Abe Johnson. During free time campers may ride a horse on a trail ride($10), make a project at the leather shop, try the high ropes challenge course($10), scale the indoor climbing wall($5), make campfire donuts or s'mores, play sports including the flag football tournament, shop at the Pine Cone Gift Shoppe—and much more!
Cost is $100 + 2 Meals. Registration form, along with $50 deposit is due by Wednesday, September 22. What to bring: Bible, sleeping bag, pillow, warm clothes, flashlight, towels, toiletries, cash for 2 travel meals & any additional activities at camp.
Frontline Family Outdoor Movie Night
All Frontline Folk and their families are invite to an Outdoor Movie Night at Jeff and Chris Johnson's on Saturday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. “To Save A Life” will be shown (yes, under the stars), along with a great time of fellowship. Please bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and a snack or pop to share. We will provide the popcorn! (In case of bad weather we will relocate to the Lighthouse).
All Frontline Folk and their families are invite to an Outdoor Movie Night at Jeff and Chris Johnson's on Saturday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. “To Save A Life” will be shown (yes, under the stars), along with a great time of fellowship. Please bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and a snack or pop to share. We will provide the popcorn! (In case of bad weather we will relocate to the Lighthouse).
Make A Difference
I'm going to do the "Drive Thru Difference" today.... I challenge everyone else to try it out too! You don't have to live in the Twin Cities, let's join in up here in Pine City!
I'm going to do the "Drive Thru Difference" today.... I challenge everyone else to try it out too! You don't have to live in the Twin Cities, let's join in up here in Pine City!
I’m sure most of us have heard KTIS (Twin Cities Christian radio station) announcing its "Drive Thru Difference" on various days throughout the year. We want to encourage everyone in our church and community to make a difference in and around Pine City, also, on any given day!
Here’s the challenge to make a difference. Maybe when you go to a drive-thru… let’s say... McDonald’s, Java Joe’s or Cabin Coffees... treat the person behind you. Or, how about at the A&W or Dairy Queen …. just about anywhere around town. Here’s another thought….maybe after filling your gas tank at a local station, at the cashier counter, pay the gas for the person behind you. Just paying someone else's bill shows a great amount of kindness!
KTIS invites anyone to download and print out a Drive Thru Difference Note. Take it with you when you go and hand it to the cashier to give to the person who is behind you (who you are paying for). Let's join the rest of the KTIS crowd right here in Pine City and let others know you care! It's a perfect opportunity to introduce them to KTIS...and maybe, just maybe, introduce them to Christ!
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