April 26, 2024

"The Day Jesus Crashed the Pool Party"

One thing we see in Scripture is that whomever Jesus comes into contact with is never the same. He calls people out of sin into His light. He bids people to leave their old life and follow Him. He confronts the status quo and heals people. Jesus changes everything.

This Sunday, we will hear about Jesus showing up at the Pool of Bethesda and crashing the pool party by healing a disabled man. The stirred waters were no match for the Living Water! As Jesus helps us with all our physical and spiritual needs, we are empowered to extend His mercy to others.

Pastor Keith

Make a Difference Day (Tomorrow)

Hello and thank you for volunteering to help this Saturday, April 27, at our HERE Mission Make a Difference Day at Family of Christ Preschool and Childcare. This is being held in conjunction with the usual Spring Clean-Up Day with some added attention being given to projects at the school end of the building/property. The weather is somewhat questionable for our outdoor projects, but there are inside projects on our list, too.

Here is information about our morning:

TIME: Meet by 8:30 a.m. We’ll meet in the Gathering Room for prayer, coffee, snacks and directions for the morning. Work should conclude by noon.

PROJECTS: Moving the sandbox in the toddler playground, raking woodchips, weeding, removing dead bushes, cleaning light fixtures, dusting, cleaning glass on inside doors, cutting/sorting curriculum materials for teachers.

WHAT TO BRING: rakes, shovels, pails, cleaning/dusting cloths.

Thank you for your servant hearts and helping hands. If you have questions, please contact Kathleen Lane (Kathleen.r.lane@outlook.com, 920-740-1110)

Family Worship Playlist

Blessed Assurance

Trust In God

By His Wounds

All the People Said Amen

Ladies, please join us for a meet and greet evening. Learn more about Women’s Ministry. Our hope is to help you feel connected to each other and Christ through ministries and fellowship opportunities.

In an effort to start a Women's Ministry group at Family of Christ, we would like to know more from you! If you could take a minute to answer the following questions it would help us tremendously to know how we can move forward to understand what women would like to see happen here at church.

Women's Ministry Survey

Do You Have the Gift of Hospitality?

We are seeking 5-10 new hosts who would be willing to welcome a Life Group into their homes. These groups, tailored to various ages, life stages, passions, or interests, will convene 2-4 times monthly. Count on Jennifer Scheper and Craig Quiring to equip you with the necessary skills. Reach out to Jennifer at jscheper@foclutheran.org.

Youth 1-100 Fundraiser

The youth are raising funds to attend their summer mission trip to Idaho. Forty-two youth and adult leaders will represent Family of Christ and your support is appreciated. If you would like to support our youth in this endeavor, please consider participating in the 1-100 envelop fundraiser. Through this campaign anyone can participate by making a financial donation between $1 and $100. For those who want to go beyond we have envelopes available for $500 or even $1000. If all envelopes are sponsored the youth will earn over $6000 for the mission trip. For more information visit the Youth Fundraising table in the lobby today. Envelopes will be available for pick up for the next 4 weeks.

Trinity First Service Day

Thank you for incredible number of volunteers from Family of Christ and other congregations who make Saturday's Service Day at Trinity First a success!!

Volunteer Celebration Event

~ Ready To Be Used By God ~ These words describe you and so many of our brothers and sisters in Christ here at Family of Christ. This past week the Senior Leadership Council sponsored a volunteer celebration event to celebrate all our faithful volunteers.

Many of you were able to join us for an evening of gratitude and fellowship. All volunteers were given a Family of Christ volunteer shirt. If you were unable to attend and would like a shirt please visit the Exhibit Table this Sunday or contact Lorna Donner at 763-607-6194.

Thank you to all the volunteers, staff and leaders in our congregation!! Special thanks to the Senior Leadership Council for organizing this celebration and serving our volunteers and leaders at this event.

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16