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Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fridays
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

John Cionca
Interim Teaching Pastor Chris Atkins
Pastor of Worship & Arts
Rev. Bob Coombe
Pastor of Spiritual Development
Jane Erickson
Dir. of Office Support
Rowena Gastineau
Dir. of KIDS Ministries
Tina Gibbs
Dir. of li'l kids Ministries Dave Lowe
Executive Pastor
Karol Peterson
Dir. of Church Life
Mark Thurston
Dir. of Youth Ministries

Chuck Larson
Chairman
Patrice Conrath
Jillian Cross
Dennis Erickson
Paula Erickson
Steve Hedberg
Mark Johnson
Mike Kirby
Dan Miller
Vice Chairman

What clever Edinbrook woman's email address is zachandmeinabigrv (Zach and me in a big RV)? Many of you know it is Ann Olson. She loves traveling. In 2006, she created a blogspot by the same name to share her yearlong, thirty-nine state adventure with son Zach, dog Abby and Jixie the cat. They hoped to learn, bond and share the love of Christ wherever they went - and they did just that!

Ann coordinates events at Edinbrook behind the scenes. Among her credits are working with the concert promoter for Aaron Shust, the youth on their April conference as well as the last two fall Sunday outreach services with Ken Mansfield and Sean Algaier. She has also been involved with youth ministry for many years. One of her gifts is "hanging out with the youth" and she adds she helps organizationally on their administrative team.

Ann and Zach are in a big transition time with Zach heading off to college and Ann searching for a new career after being laid off last June. She mentions, "During this time of unemployment God has been speaking to me about trust and patience, He has been so faithful, just like He says He will be. I really like the Revelation Song we're doing in the service because I have been challenged to look outside my circumstances and just rest in His sovereignty and majesty. This song speaks to this and how much I adore Him." To send Ann a message, click here.

We would like to wish those in our Edinbrook Military family a Happy Birthday. Please stop at Information Central to sign a Birthday Card for:

Cpl. Kyle Blackburn, Jr
U.S. Marine Corps

Sgt. Jeffrey B. Hedlund U.S. Marine Corps Infantry
 
Be an encourager and let them know you are thinking of them and appreciate their service. Remember...It is because they serve, we can enjoy our freedom.

MAY 13 - A Mother of God's Choice

MAY 20
Guest Speaker, Dr. Leland Eliason

MAY 27
A Time to Remember, Dr. John Cionca

JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24
We begin a new series called "Doing Life Together"

Click on the image below to see last Sunday's Edinbrook Today! Make sure you get into the Worship Center in time to see it every week at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.!
  

Groups are forming now for this year's Service Weekend, May 18-20! We are planning over a dozen great projects to serve our church and our community. Stop by the table in the lobby this Sunday to sign up for one of the projects. Some of the projects include:

• Clean up Central Park
• Pack meals at Feed My Starving Children
• Spread wood chips on walkways at the community gardens near Crystal Airport
• Prepare care packages for the homeless
• Prepare and deliver sandwiches to the homeless
• Service projects at TreeHouse ministries in Brooklyn Park
• Build a garden box for a woman whose husband is deployed overseas
• Be part of a team buying drinks for customers at Caribou Coffee
• Assemble and distribute individual flowers to Caribou or Cub Foods customers
• Prepare and serve lunch to a work team at a Habitat for Humanity house renovation
• Clean up Zane Avenue between Brooklyn Blvd. and 85th Ave., Edinbrook's "adopted" roadway
• Assist an Edinbrook Elementary teacher with two projects  

In our efforts to determine who God has for our next Lead Pastor, the Search Committee would appreciate your help by completing a brief survey which will be sent via email. For those who do not have a computer, paper copies will be available at Information Central. Return the completed paper copies to Information Central or submit the online version of the survey by Sunday, May, 27th. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated in this matter. Thank you for your continued support and prayers during this important time of transition for Edinbrook.

We are very excited to introduce Kyle Cross as our new part-time ONE80 (Jr. High) Youth Pastor. Kyle and his wife, Jonna, are eager to begin pouring Jesus into our students. Kyle grew up attending Brooklyn Center Baptist Church (Edinbrook) with his family. He is the son of Steve and Nancie Cross. He graduated from Bethel University with a Youth Ministry Degree and has experience as a Youth Pastor. Please welcome Kyle and Jonna Cross!

Our love and sympathy to the family of Kalonyea Wopea who died of a heart attack on May 3rd. He was a junior at Cooper High School. There will be a white rose in the Worship Center on Sunday in memory of Kalonyea Wopea.

Our love and sympathy to the Dan & Kriscel Miller family. Kriscel's father, Rev. John Olson, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 9th after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He is also the uncle of our missionary to Japan, Tom Ellison. Please be in prayer for Kriscel's mother, Dorthea Olson. There will be a white rose in the Worship Center on Sunday in memory of Rev. John Olson.

I just wanted to thank the church for sending the beautiful flowers for Carl's funeral and also to thank everyone who has supported us. It is such a difficult time, but as far as a funeral goes, it was amazing. I just needed to let you know how much we appreciate all the support. ~ Bev Gimler

Paul tells us in Ephesians 2:10 that "we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Edinbrook's core value, ENGAGING, reminds us that serving is important to God. We serve in response to what God has done for us. If you are not involved in a ministry, begin praying how God can use your gifts at Edinbrook. Click on the link above to see the next video highlighting the Are You Involved? campaign!

John Nargan has resigned from his position at Edinbrook Church as the Junior High Youth Pastor. Please uphold the Nargan family in your prayers. There is more information available at Information Central regarding this situation.

Registration for Equip U has begun! A brochure with a list and descriptions of groups being offered is available at Information Central. New this session...Stage of Life Groups! There are many to choose from so pick one that works best for you and get registered.

Sunday, May 20th
Fireside Room ~ 9:30 a.m.
Do you know what your Spiritual Gifts are? God has given each believer special gifts to serve Him and the Church effectively and joyfully! If you would like to take a gift inventory, click here. Once you take the inventory, your results will be confidentially scored and returned to you. Bring the results to class, where you will discover how you can use those gifts for God's glory.

Informational Meeting
Sunday, May 20th
9:30 a.m. ~ Room 102
We would like to begin a new ministry at Edinbrook Church to help us better respond to and learn how to help abuse victims as a church body. Come learn more by attending this meeting or by contacting Barb Louis at 763.425.6488 for more information.

Sunday, May 20th
Edinbrew ~ 1:30-4:30 p.m.
In the soon-to-be-released tale of Larkspur, young dancers, Taylor and Leslie, discover the depths of their courage and faith and the risks they are willing to take for friendship. You will fall in love with the Areli, the amazing people of light, and Larkspur, a land where beauty and the arts reign and magic abounds. Larkspur is a middle grade novel, but will delight and inspire children of all ages. Author Anastacia (Stacey) Hawkins will be hosting a book signing here at Edinbrook Church. "Believe in the light!" John 12:36

At our worship services on Memorial Day, we will remember loved ones from our Edinbrook family who have passed away in the last year. We will also honor those from our church family who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. If you would like to have a picture of your loved one included, email it, along with the correct spelling of their name, to the church office (click here) no later than Sunday, May 20th.

Saturday, June 2nd ~ 12:00-4:00 p.m.
In honor of graduate, Joshua Sutton
11124 Brittany Drive, Champlin

Recognition Sunday for high school seniors will be Sunday, June 3! Graduates will be honored in front of our Edinbrook Church Family and friends. Email the following information to Mark Thurston ASAP by clicking here.
* A senior picture
* What school you are graduating from
* Your plans for fall (college, work, missions, etc.)
* A favorite Bible verse

VBS will be June 25-29 and we will need many volunteers for this great week! A sign up will be at the Just Dive In Center beginning Sunday, May 6th! You can always email Rowena or Tina to let them know you are interested!

Have you noticed our friendly Frontline Hosts in the parking lot, at the doors, in Edinbrew coffee shop and around the building or our helpers at Information Central? They are all part of our First Impressions Ministry at Edinbrook. Some of these people would like to take a break over the summer. Here is your chance to sign up for one Sunday a month during June, July, and August. How do you sign up? Check the box on the back of your completed Connection Card, sign up at Information Central, or email Pam Bushman (First Impressions Ministry Coordinator) by clicking here. Qualifications: a heartfelt smile. Training is provided.

Picture yourself as one of 400 men gathering together in northern Minnesota at Trout Lake to worship, play and be renewed. That's what Men's Retreat is all about. Pick up a brochure at Information Central.

Take time to reflect and to set your heart free. Come away from your usual routine to hear the voice of God in a fresh way. This year we will focus on releasing the stresses that can weigh you down which will enable you to open your heart for God. It is with hearts full of God that we are able to fulfill His purposes in our lives. For one of the best weekends of your fall, come to women's retreat and reflect, be refreshed and relax with friends. Pick up a brochure at Information Central.

Edinbrook Church Service Project
Saturday, May 19th ~ 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Central Park (85th & Noble Parkway)
The weekend of May 18-20 is SERVICE WEEKEND at Edinbrook Church. We would like to invite families with kids to meet us in Central Park. We will provide trash bags and gloves. You can come and provide some 'family power' to help our neighborhood park get a little cleanup! This will give us all a chance to chat and work together as we show Jesus-style love to our community. Meet at the parking lot off of Regent Avenue. See you there! Questions? Call Rowena Gastineau at 763.424.7744 x 109.

9:30-10:30 a.m. in KIDSPACE
Grades 1-4 ~ Worship & Discovery Room
Grades 5 & 6 (Imprint 56) ~ Room 23

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in KIDSPACE
Grades 1-4 ~ Worship & Discovery Room

CLICK HERE to see what's going on in Imprint 56!

Click here to check out what's happening in our youth ministries! If you would like to be notified when new information is added, subscribe to the news feed and updates will go right to your email! If you are on Facebook, "like" their pages (SWAP - Edinbrook Youth, ONE80, and RELENTLESS) and stay informed!

SWAP Youth meet regularly on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 7th ~ 1:00 p.m.
Plymouth Playhouse
Anyone interested in attending the Plymouth Playhouse production of "A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement," can contact Pastor Ken Lucht. There are six tickets left and the cost is $21.

Luke is with Avant Ministries and is part of a Church Planting Team in Valladolid, Spain. Their goal is to plant a new church within five years. Spain is less than 0.5% Evangelical Christian.

Luke is engaged to Elizabeth Rudy, and they will be getting married on July 21, 2012. Here are some of Luke's prayer requests:
-Pray for travel and support raising this summer. We must raise $600/month in new support before Elizabeth and I can return to Spain
-Pray for our marriage this summer
-Pray for Elizabeth joining the team this fall
-Pray that we would see a Spaniard accept Christ very, very soon
-Pray for charlas (chats) with Spaniards to learn about culture and to share the Gospel. Pray for good attendance, quality conversation, useful information, and fruit!

Sunday, May 20th - 10:30 a.m. ~ Room 108
Join us for our preliminary meeting concerning the upcoming trip to Guatemala in October. Learn about how you can use your God-given gifts and talents to help the people of Guatemala.