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

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:

PVT Joseph Endres
U.S. Army Reserve

Be an encourager and let him know we are thinking of him and appreciate his service. Remember...it is because he serves, we can enjoy our freedom.

Matthew Saldana

Equip is defined as the transferring of information and skills to develop people into their full potential in Christ. We read in Ephesians 4:11-13 these word by Paul, "So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." The word Paul uses in verse 12 translated "To Equip" basically refers to that which is fit, is restored to its original condition, or is made complete. Medically this word is used for describing the setting of a broken bone or joint back into place. In the political world "equip" is used when bringing opposing factions together so that government can do the work of governing. In Mark 1:19 the same word is used regarding the mending of fishing nets. Equipping is the putting of a thing into the condition in which it ought to be. It is the function of the church to see that the members of the church are educated, guided, cared for, in order that they become what they ought to be, the way God created them in the beginning to resemble Jesus! The goal of equipping people is not simply more Bible information, but moving them to incorporate the truths found in the Word so as to grow and mature into Jesus-followers. We encourage you to find a way to grow in the faith, not simply for knowledge, but life-change that makes you more like Jesus from the inside out!

Sunday Mornings
@9:30 am




"Forgotten God"
by Francis Chan
Room 102A

Aug. 22: Saints Game Sept. 9: Pizza picnic in
            the park
Sept. 15: Urban
             Homeworks
             service project

August 12: No Loft
August 19: No Loft
August 26: Fall kickoff

C. S. Lewis has correctly pointed out that we can err two ways regarding Satan. Some people give him too much credit, thinking he is an evil equivalent of God. But he is not eternal, all powerful, all knowing and all present. On the other hand, some people give him too little credit, thinking he is a myth or an impotent force. Yet he is a supernatural foe, with hosts of demons that do his bidding of slander, accusation, harassment and oppression. In this series on spiritual warfare, we will expose the adversary and his military tactics. His complete defeat is certain, and his daily attacks can be thwarted. All this is possible because of the believer's Helper, and the spiritual body armor he provides to Christ followers.

AUG 12 - Body Armor: The Believer's Protection
AUG 19 - The Helper: The Believer's Victorious Ally

On Monday, August 6th, almost nine years to the day, Elizabeth Brown was reunited with her husband, Emmanuel. Elizabeth and her nine-month-old daughter, Gifty, came to the United State after civil war broke out in Liberia, Africa, and have been anticipating the day when Emmanuel would be able to join them. It took nine years, but God answered their prayers, and they praise Him for His faithfulness and sustaining power. Please reach out to the family and welcome Emmanuel to the United States and to Edinbrook Church.

Leaders:  Patrick Endres, Amanda Krauter, Bill Roland, Renee Roland, Matt Saldana

Team Members: Aubrey Barker, Melanie Brixius, Naomi Giesen, Johnny Goth, Kellie Hedberg, Alec Jonason, Heather MacMurdo, Deonte Roland, Kyanna Roland, Tiara Roland, Tori Roland, Timmy Thurston

Leaders: Jillian Cross, Mark Thurston, Sherrill Thurston

Team Members: Rachel Aarhus, Emily Allgood, Alyssa Clements, Jordan Cross, Colton Devening, James Goth, Tim Hedberg, Sophie Herrlin, Kelsey Jonason, Channing Reibling, Katie Ringgenberg, Derek Scherer

Saturday, August 11th - 2:00-5:00 pm
Edinbrew Coffee Shop
Mark and Jane Erickson invite you to celebrate at an Open House on Saturday, August 11th, between two and five o'clock in the Edinbrew Coffee Shop for their son, Luke, and his wife, Elizabeth, who were recently married.  Luke and Elizabeth will be going back to Spain as missionaries with Avant Ministries. The cost of shipping gifts overseas is very costly, and with the different currency, it is almost impossible to give gift cards, so gift suggestions are limited to monetary gifts. You can either go to their wedding website for a special gift registry or you are welcome to write what you are providing money for on the envelope or in your card.

Edinbrook Church is once again partnering with Edinbrook Elementary to provide fully stocked backpacks for the coming school year. These backpacks will go to children that are not able to purchase the school supplies that they need to start the new year. For the first three Sundays in August, Edinbrook's Community Impact Team will have a table in the lobby where you can pick up an empty backpack and a list of the supplies needed to fill it. Just purchase the supplies, place them in the backpack, and bring the completed backpack to our table by Sunday, August 26th. If you would prefer to assist this project by helping us purchase the backpacks, just place your gift in an offering envelope and write the words "Backpack" on the outside. Our goal is to supply 70 fully stocked backpacks to the school this year.

Dan and Tina Gibbs recently shared about their trip to GECHAAN (Gembu Centre for HIV/AIDS Advocacy Nigeria) and the need for a security wall around the property. This year, our Vacation Bible School offering totaling $1,228.25 went into a starter fund for building the security wall. We would like to encourage people to match or go beyond that amount as an encouragement to the Gechaan Mission and the Gibbs. "Building Blocks" will be placed in various locations (class rooms, Information Central, Edinbrew) where you can place your contributions now through August. The bricks cost $3 each. Thank you in advance for your support.

Join us in August for the last Summer Sunday Grill & Chill at Edinbrook! It's a great chance to connect with people. Bring your own lawn chair and sit outside or find a seat inside Edinbrew. Meal will include a meat, salad, and dessert for $5.

Sunday, August 19th ~ 6:00-7:00 pm
Upper Level - RELENTLESS Room
The SWAP (Students With A Passion) Youth Ministry at Edinbrook Church will be moving its Core Group Ministry (SWAP's version of small groups) for all ONE80 and RELENTLESS students to Wednesday nights beginning in September. If you are interested in being a Core Group leader or would simply like to find out more information about what being a Core Group leader is all about, you are invited to come and find out! At this meeting we will unveil the vision that God has given us for our Core Group ministry. If you have questions, contact Mark Thurston.

Sunday, August 19th
7:00 pm
Worship Center
Everyone is invited to a nostalgic evening of "Hymns and Gospel Sing" with Jerry Nelson at the piano. Invite your friends to enjoy audience sing-alongs, piano 'improv' on your favorite hymns, medleys from yesteryear including "It Is No Secret," "Through It All," "His Eye Is On The Sparrow," "Because He Lives" and more.  Jerry will treat you to some of his best piano arrangements, weaving in fascinating stories of hymn origins along with incredible videography. There is no charge. A free-will offering will be taken.

Sunday, August 26th
9:30 am - Room 102
11:00 am - Fireside Room
Come and hear Luke & Elizabeth Erickson talk about their future plans in Spain.

Sunday, August 26th
6:00 pm - Gym
A time where are our church family and friends are invited to hear first hand how God moved in and through our two youth mission teams who served in Chicago and Jamaica. Dinner will be served.

Sunday, September 2nd
To give our faithful summer workers a Sunday off this summer, there will be no nursery, li'l kids, or KIDS programming on September 2nd in celebration of Labor Day.

Sunday, September 2nd - 2:00-5:00 pm
Edinbrew Coffee Shop
Mr. & Mrs. Bryan and Mary Anderson and Mr. & Mrs. Jeff and Connie Sutherland invite you to an Open House on Sunday, September 2nd from 2:00-5:00 pm in Edinbrew Coffee Shop in honor of their children, Michael and Courtney Anderson, who were recently married. Michael and Courtney are registered at Target, Bed Bath and Beyond and Kohl's.

for Youth Leaders and Parents
Saturday, September 8th
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Edinbrook Church
A symbiotic relationship is one of mutual benefit or dependence. With only 6% of the Millennial Generation classifying themselves as Evangelical Christians, it is time for parents, youth pastors, youth leaders and youth workers to join together and create a relationship of mutual benefit and dependence; a symbiotic relationship. The Symbiotic Conference is a one-day conference to be inspired and encouraged as we raise the Now Generation for Jesus Christ. If you influence students 5th grade to age 29, this conference is for you! Cost is $20 (includes box lunch and conference materials). For more information, check out the website. To register, click here.

SWAP Youth Fundraiser
Sunday, September 9th
9:00 am-1:00 pm - Gym
Everyone is invited! No cost but donations are encouraged. All donations go directly into the SWAP Youth area upstairs and will be used to complete the SWAP Shop and enhance our common areas to create a more relational atmosphere. (NO Sunday Morning SWAP that morning.)

Sunday, September 9th
9:30 am - Fireside Room
What is the Edinbrook Church Military Support Ministry? What do they do to support our troops? What is the "Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Network"? What do they do to support our troops? What can I do? Join us for a Military Support Ministry presentation and find out!

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.

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.

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

11:00 am-12:00 pm in KIDSPACE
Grades 1-4 ~ Worship & Discovery Room

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

Registration for AWANA is now available online by clicking here! If you have children in Cubbies or Sparks, register soon as these clubs fill up very quickly.

Director Meeting - Sunday, August 12th
12:30pm ~ KIDSPACE
(Lunch and meeting)

Leader Meeting - Sunday, August 19th
11:00 am ~ Room 16/17 (Lower Level)
For ALL Leaders of AWANA Clubs.

Parent Meeting - Sunday, August 26th
11:00 am ~ Room 16/17 (Lower Level)
For all parents of AWANA Clubbers. Books will be handed out at this meeting.

Wednesday, August 29th - 7:00 pm
Worship/Discovery Room
This is the ONLY meeting we have all year and it is our "GET IT ALL TOGETHER" meeting. Please mark your calendars. If you would like to know more about being on the KIDS Team for Sundays mornings at 9:30 am, contact Rowena Gastineau at 763.424.7744, ext. 109.

September offerings in KIDSPACE will go toward Operation Christmas Child Boxes.

Sunday, September 2nd - Labor Day weekend
There will be no KIDS PROGRAMMING on Sunday morning.

Wednesday, September 5th
The FIRST DAY of AWANA and SonShine Singers Choirs.

Sunday, September 9th - Promotion Sunday
Your Children will move up from their last grade-level class to their new class on this Sunday!

Sunday, September 30th - "Bring Your Talent to God"
If your child has a talent they would like to share with us, they can sign up beginning September 9th. These talents can include , music, readings, poems or Bible verses from memory, dance, etc. We ask that they not be 'impromptu' but prepared by the child. Encourage your child to participate so we can get to know them better.

August 15th: ONE80 and RELENTLESS together at church
August 22nd: ONE80 at Steve and Nancie Cross', RELENTLESS at Steve and Nancy Hedberg's
August 29th: ONE80 and RELENTLESS meeting separately at church

If anyone would like to be a host home for a Summer Wednesday Night SWAP for either ONE80 or RELENTLESS, contact Mark Thurston. You just need to open your home and provide a snack for the group.

Saturday, August 25th
12:00 pm-7:00 pm
$5.00 per student. Food, games, swimming, water skiing, wake-boarding, tubing, volleyball, food, worship, and a lot more!

Thursday, August 16th ~ 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Oak Haven Church, Ham Lake
Join us for the Annual MIBC "2nd Half for Him" Pig Roast! Special Guest Music by "Higher Call." (One of the four ladies in this group is the daughter of Larry & Lynne Petersen.) The cost is $10. More information is available at Information Central.

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