Resurrection s Summer Connect Catalogue 2018 7:45 AM Traditional Worship With Communion every Sunday (Starting Sunday, May 27th, there will no longer be a 7:45 AM worship for the duration of the summer) 9:00 AM Contemporary Worship With Communion every 3rd Sunday 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship With Communion every 3rd Sunday At Resurrection, we LOVE to connect and get to know each other. There are many ways you can contact us: Give us a call 763-295-5511 Send us an email rlc@resurrection-mn.com Visit our website.www.resurrection-mn.com Visit us.9300 Jason Ave NE, Monticello, MN 55362 Like our Facebook page ResurrectionMonticelloMN Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.@rlcmonticello View our Youtube channel.resurrection Lutheran Church Monticello MN
Volunteer Opportunities To join a volunteer team, you can contact the office, visit the Connect Corner, or sign up on the website. Administration A little bit of free time can go a long way! We need help around the office answering the phone and with small projects. Decorating Each season, we have different things to decorate for. Come make the church beautiful! *High School* High School is tough! Being a mentor for a High School student can help ease their stress and build their faith. *Nursery* Do you love the cuteness and spunkiness of kids? We have paid nursery attendant positions open for you to take care of our little ones. Building & Grounds Help keep our church in excellent shape mowing, gardening, snow removal, painting, and more event set up teams. Faithful Servants Join the team that makes worship run smoothly and sets a wide welcome for all. Ushers, greeters, lectors, communion assistants, etc. Hospitality We cannot have church without coffee and cookies! Help prepare Sunday treats or food for other events. Prayer It s the language of faith if you want to bless others and hold up our collective concerns and celebrations to God, this is your team! * Background Check Required* *Children* We get the chance to help form the faith of the next generation. Join the Children s Team to partner with parents in faith development. Funerals They happen and food often follows. Join the Funeral Team to help soothe the sorrow and comfort friends and families. *Middle School* Middle School can be awkward...being a mentor for these kids can help build their confidence and faith in the Lord. Sound/Video Need a creative outlet? Or do you have an ear for music? Sound and Video volunteers spend their time in the sound booth amplifying the worship experience. Community Outreach Spreading God s Word is one of our jobs as a Disciple of Christ. Join this team for weekend mission projects, community events, and other outreach projects. Generosity It s fun to give generously! Join the Generosity Team and encourage people to employ their time, talent, and treasure in the most impactful way. Music Interested in using your music skills to serve? The worship teams are looking for new talent to help lead people into worship. You ve Got Skills Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, video editing, etc. If you have skills you want to share please let us know! We always have special projects that need to be finished. Life Groups People come to church for many reasons, but they stay for one: RELATIONSHIPS! Life Groups meet twice a month for food, worship, prayer, and sharing life. Bargel/Klassen Life Group Chatterton/Jenkins Life Group Empty Nesters Life Group When: 2nd & 4th Sundays 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM Where: 9080 Fieldcrest Circle Monticello, MN 55362 Contact: Janet at sunlife05@gmail.com or 763-295-8275 We want this to be a place where you can grow in your love for Jesus, others and yourself. Life is so heavy and hard. Come and share your burdens, get fed with your body, mind, and spirit, so you can go into the work week refreshed and ready for whatever life throws. When: 2nd & 4th Mondays 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Where: Contact facilitator for address Contact: Karen at krchatteron@yahoo.com or 763-442-1745 We are a group that understands the importance of Fellowship and Christian Community. We want that same gift for others. Our hope is that we continue to encourage each other when things are difficult and celebrate life when the blessings come. We will break bread together, learn together, and laugh together. When: 1st & 3rd Friday in June 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: 1st Resurrection 3rd Offsite Contact: Julie at jchurness@sherbtel.net or 763-263-1557 Have you recently been left with an empty nest or have you been an empty nester for awhile? Are you and your spouse having a hard time figuring out what s next? We invite you to join us! This is a fun active group of people that are seeking fellowship, new interests, and spiritual awareness. We discuss God and where He is fitting into our lives and learn more about each other, ourselves, and our spouses.
Adult Women But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. -Isaiah 40:31 Women need other women. Come to one of our women s groups to meet new friends, share the joys and sorrows of life, and be encouraged in faith and serve those around you. No registration needed, just stop on in! SOAR AM Mondays at RLC 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM *childcare provided* Contact: Andrea at amlebs@hotmail.com SOAR PM Tuesdays at RLC 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM *childcare provided* Contact: Heidi at hlred_98@yahoo.com Our Men s and Women s Group are always open to new people! These groups rotate during the year participating in different studies, but the base is always the same relationships. Please visit our website to stay up to date with what our small men and women s groups are doing: http://resurrection-mn.com/adult/ Men s Groups are relaxed, fun, and faith filled. We work shoulder to shoulder sometimes on projects and sometimes on our lives. Adult Men No registration needed for any of these groups, just stop on in and make some friends! Men s Renewal Group Mondays at RLC 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Contact: Scott Carlson at scott@sscpkg.com Men s Renewal Group Tuesdays at RLC 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Contact: Mark Bloomdahl at markbloomdahl@gmail.com Men of Christ 1st Sunday of the month At RLC 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Contact: Scott Carlson at scott@sscpkg.com Open Prayer Group Fridays at RLC 7:15 AM 8:15 AM Contact: Larry Sornsen at larrysornsen@gmail.com
Our little ones are where it all starts...we keep them nourished and educated about the love of Jesus and what it means to be His hands and feet. Children & Family Aye mateys! Calling all buccaneers for a week of jolly-good, swash buckling fun learning about how Jesus rescues us! Each night of VBS is chocked full of action large group worship, Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and so much more. All are welcome; so be sure to invite your favorite land -lubber (neighbor, friend, family member) to join you in the adventure. Don t miss out! Register today! Visit our website for registration: http://resurrection-mn.com/vbs-2018/ Teen Crew Leaders: Calling all lads and lasses who have completed 6th, 7th or 8th grade to be teen crew leaders for Shipwrecked VBS. It s not for the lily-livered, but will surely be a good time. Crew leaders are called to lead and mentor a group of 6-8 kids age 3 through 5th grade each night of VBS. Teen crew leaders need to commit to attending the entire week of VBS (from 6:15 8:30 pm) as well as a training on Sunday, August 5th. Register on our website: http://resurrection-mn.com/vbs-2018/ Adult Volunteers: Yo, ho, ho! All hands ahoy! Nearly 100 volunteers are needed to make Shipwreck a success this year. Whether you are an old salt (experienced VBS volunteer) or an inexperienced scallywag (never have volunteered for VBS), we could use you on the crew. Even if it s just for 1 night. If you are a teen, you need to have completed 9th grade to volunteer for these positions. We need help with decorating, registration, photography, dinner, snacks, games, crafts, etc. Please visit our website for full descriptions and to register as a volunteer: http://resurrection-mn.com/vbs-2018/ Pathfinders 2018-2019 Working with our little ones is a rewarding experience. Each one of our classrooms is filled with happy smiling kinds, teacher assistants, and teachers. Our volunteers are what make Pathfinders such a success every year. However, it does take a lot of volunteers to make each Sunday happen. If you re interested in learning more about teaching for Pathfinders, please contact Andrea Scharmer at ascharmer@resurrection-mn.com. Registration for the next Pathfinders year opens Thursday, May 3rd, 2018! Please visit our website for the link: http://resurrection-mn.com/children-youth-family/preschool-5th-grade/
Youth Our Youth continue to meet during the summer on Wednesday nights for fun and fellowship Summer Youth Nights ~ June August Meeting from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Working with the Youth at Resurrection is a rewarding experience that will stay with you long after you ve volunteered your time. We need adult volunteers for the following things: Summer Wednesday Nights: Adults can volunteer for any Wednesday night throughout the summer and chaperone for offsite events. Cross Training Small Group Leader: We are always looking for small group leaders to lead a small group of students throughout the school year. These small group leaders are partnered up and have the ability to form lasting relationships with these students. If interested in either of these opportunities, please contact Matt Metz at mmetz@resurrection-mn.com. Stay tuned in August for the 2018-2019 Cross Training Registration to open! June 6th Milwaukee Trip Team Building June 13th Milwaukee Trip Team Building June 20th No Meeting June 27th Milwaukee Trip Reunion Party July 4th No meeting July 11th River City Extreme July 18th Movie Night (located to be determined) July 25th Pizza & Mafia Night at Resurrection August 1st Youth Group Night at Resurrection August 8th Youth Group Night at Resurrection August 15th Youth Group Night at Resurrection August 22nd Youth Group Night at Resurrection August 29th Youth Group Night at Resurrection There is still ONE SPOT left open for the Montana Servant Trip. Any student in grade 9th through 12th is invited to attend our summer Montana trip. The trip is from July 18th until July 27th. The cost is $385 per student. Contact Krissy Ganz at kganz@resurrection-mn.com if interested in attending. Summer Fellowship Events Save the date for fun fellowship nights with Resurrection High School and College aged friends! We may be having barbeques, bonfires, going to Valleyfair, or going camping the possibilities are endless! Keep watch in the announcements for summer events. High School & Young Adult Discover the places we get stuck and the God who sets us free Who: All High School ages and college ages When: Wednesday Nights from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Keep an eye out for registration! The study starts May 30th, 2018. http://resurrection-mn.com/kidsteens-events-classes/
Finding time to develop your spiritual path can be difficult and we understand that! We are here to help you discover your gifts and guide you along the way. What is the primary goal of a Christian? To gain salvation? But if you believe in Jesus you already have salvation. The goal of a Christian is to become like Jesus to become Christ-like. Jesus set an example for us in how to live a life full of love, devotion, strength, and purpose. Adult Spiritual Growth Just like an athlete with a goal to win a race, we need training and exercise to become more like Jesus. Faith Journey is designed to help you with your training. Stay tuned for details and registration for the upcoming fall classes! Coming this Fall Foundational Studies on... Becoming active in your faith How to understand the Bible Healthy Spiritual Habits Discover your Spiritual Gifts Grow deeper in your faith Who is the Holy Spirit Looking for a weekend away to revive your faith? Sign up for a wonderful grace filled Via De Cristo weekend! Men May 31st June 3rd Women June 7th June 10th To sign up or ask a question, please contact Lisa Herron at blondie10307@hotmail.com
Community Outreach At Resurrection, we believe in being the hands and feet of Jesus. We equip our people with the right skills and resources to accomplish service from local to global communities. Family Feast 3rd Sunday of each month 4:30 PM 6:30 PM Located in RLC s Gathering Place Interested in volunteering? Contact Lisette at jlhiltner92@gmail.com. Join us for a FREE community meal for the whole family each month! Each month is a different meal and some months show a movie after the meal. Community Garden 2018 Grow your own veggies and flowers at RLC! Whether you live in a house with no sun in the yard, an apartment, townhome, or just don t want to ruin the grass for your dog to run on, we have a plot for you! We have six 15X20 plots for $25 each And twelve 15X15 plots for $20 each Online registration will be at www.resurrection-mn.com Or you can call the office at 763-295-5511 Plots will open for planting Saturday, May 12th! Food Shelf Resurrection volunteers help the Monticello Help Center each month by cleaning and stocking shelves on the third Thursday. Contact Deanna at dshutt8927@gmail.com if you d like to help out. Nursing Home Activity Night Join Michelle the second Thursday of each month as her group heads over to CentraCare Long Term Care Center for their monthly nursing home activity night. Details for the monthly night can be found in the announcements and on Facebook. Please contact Michelle at holthausm@gmail.com with any questions. Food SHARE Come and volunteer the first Thursday of each month at the Monticello High School distributing food. This event is ran by Janine from A Glorious Church. You can sign up to volunteer by emailing her at agloriouschurch@tds.net. Spread the Love Local Food Distribution Spread the Love is a neighborhood outreach program that gives away groceries every other Wednesday the months of June, July, and August. We reach local Life Changers Local Mission Trip We understand serving on a mission team can mean unwanted traveling this is why we bring a local Monticello mission team opportunity to you! This mission team completes service projects, has food and fellowship, worships, and spread Jesus light through the local community. Come and join us the third weekend of August! Please contact Scott Carlson via email at scott@sscpkg.com if interested.
Prayer Prayer precedes everything. We constantly call on the Holy Spirit to guide purposeful direction, provide emotional and physical healing, and soak us with unconditional love. We are prayer-dependent people. Prayer Chain The power of prayer grows the more we have people praying. Send your prayer requests to us and we will administer them to a large group of people willing and ready to pray for you. You can also join our prayer chain at any time, just email rlc@resurrection-mn.com. Weekday Morning Prayer Praying before work can make your day less stressful. Stop on in during the weekday mornings to pray privately. Contact Karen at oceanblue-123@hotmail.com with questions. Crisis Prayer Emergencies happen that is why we have a team ready and waiting to pray for you. If interested in praying for emergencies, please contact Barb at leebarb@windstream.net. Sunday Morning Prayer Every Sunday, we have a team ready to pray with you privately after Worship. We are always looking for people to pray as well. Please contact rlc@resurrection-mn.com if interested. Nursery care and a meal are provided during the class New Members At Resurrection, we allow all people, whether they are visitors, members, or friends, to participate with us in our studies and events. When the time is right and the membership interest grows, we welcome all non members to take our new member informational class. Membership at Resurrection is a way of saying you re on board with us. It is a way to commit and accept yourself into a Christ driven life. We offer three new member classes each year. Each class is followed by a Receiving Sunday where you will be Received, as an active voting member, during Worship. Class: Sunday, October 14th, 2018 10:30 AM until 1:30 PM Receiving Sunday: October 29th, 2018 during 10:30 AM Worship Registration to come