Northwest Conference Children
& Family Ministry news
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Monthly Children & Family
Ministry Connection
Kick off on Thursday, Sept. 19, Noon to 3 p.m.
Location: Bethlehem Covenant Church (3141 43rd Ave S., Minneapolis 55406) www.bethlehemcov.org
Looking to connect with other children & family ministry leaders? Make plans to attend the monthly children & family ministry connection for encouragement, prayer, ideas and resourcing. Bring a lunch. Note that the CFM connection will meet at the same time and location as the youth pastor's connection so you can carpool with your ministry team. Hope to see you there!
2013-2014 dates are:
Thursday, Sept. 19
Thursday, Oct. 24
Thursday, Nov. 21
Thursday, Jan. 16
Thursday, March 20
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VIVE Twin Cities
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Crosstown Covenant, Minneapolis
FREE - Continental breakfast and lunch provided
 It's not too early to start thinking about college! For students who are the first in their family to go to college, applying to schools can be overwhelming. Consider attending VIVE, a college prep event for under-represented students in grades 7-12. VIVE's mission is to encourage and prepare these young students to choose a college education. Parents, children and youth pastors and other adults who are invested in students are welcome.
Participants will be inspired by Steve Fitzhugh (former Denver Bronco), interact with the North Park University worship team and learn practical ways to achieve their college dream. Parents will get useful knowledge about helping their child get to college. And ministry leaders will learn about how to advocate for their families when it comes to higher education.
Visit www.northpark.edu/vive to learn more and find us on Facebook at VIVE Twin Cities.
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IMAGINE volunteer training
 Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
FREE, lunch included
Plymouth Covenant Church
4300 Vicksburg Lane North
Plymouth MN 55446
We are excited to welcome Scottie May, Associate Professor of Christian Formation and Ministry at Wheaton College, to speak about "The Faith Family: Generations Being with God Together." Scottie is a popular author, conference speaker and local ministry leader who has researched ways children come to faith and how the local church shapes that process, intergenerational worship, and authentic experiential learning. Fun fact: One of her sons is the creator of VeggieTales, as well as the new DVD series "What's in the Bible."
RSVP as a church group by Friday, Nov. 1 to 612-721-4893 or kara@northwestconference.org
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Save the date:
RECHARGE
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014
Grace Fellowship, Brooklyn Park
For those of you who plan ahead, make sure you have Recharge on your calendar. Recharge is a day dedicated to equipping leaders in children, youth and family ministry.
Main session speaker, Rich Van Pelt, trains thousands of educators, counselors and youth workers each year in adolescent crisis intervention and teen suicide prevention and response. Breakout workshop sessions for Children and Youth Ministry volunteers will be offered. Bring your team!
Early bird prices start at $32. www.ministryrecharge.com
Children & Family Ministry Sabbath retreat
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014
Sabbath retreat for children and family ministers and volunteers, led by Steve Burger, Director of Christian Formation for the Evangelical Covenant Church. Metro location to be determined. Free.
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NWC Church Resource Bank Some of you have been asking how we can share resources with one another. Our conference website has a Church Resource Bank where you can post your extra resources or requests for resources you need. Click the link above and look for the Submit a Church Resource link. Go ahead and post something. Let's help each other out! |
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Did you know there is also an ECC Children's Ministry Facebook page? This is a closed group, so if you are interested in joining (all are welcome!), send an email to kara@northwestconference.org and you will receive an invitation. This is a great way to collaborate on a national level.
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September 19
CFM Connection - Northwest Conference
September 28 CONVERGE North - Grace Covenant Church, Little Falls, MN
September 30 - October 2
Ministerial Association Retreat
- Grand Rapids, MN
October 24
CFM Connection - Northwest Conference
October 26 VIVE - Crosstown Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN
November 21
CFM Connection - Northwest Conference
January 11, 2014 Recharge - Grace Fellowship, Brooklyn Park, MN
January 16, 2014
CFM Connection - Northwest Conference
February 20, 2014
CFM Connection - Northwest Conference
March 20, 2014
CFM Connection - Northwest Conference
April 4-5, 2014 MOVE - First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN
May 1-2, 2014 Ministerial Association Annual Meeting - Rochester Covenant Church, Rochester, MN
May 2-3, 2014 NWC Annual Meeting - Rochester Covenant Church, Rochester, MN May 15, 2014 CFM Connection - Northwest Conference
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Superintendent Mark Stromberg Director of Church Planting Mike Brown Director of Congregational Vitality Jon Kramka
Director of Youth Ministry Ginny Olson Director of Children & Family Ministry Kara Stromberg Office Administrator Cheryl Theilen Director of Communications Bryan Malley 612.721.4893 800.756.6692 |
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