HAITI TEAM 4
We’re beginning the process of putting together Haiti Team 4—January 24-31, 2011.  (note new date…)  Contact Pastor Dave for an application.  Inquiry meeting next Sunday, April 11 - 3pm - Van Wingerden home.
 
MARRIAGE SURVIVAL CAMP
Pastor Dave and Cherie will be leading our BEFC Marriage Survival Camp Apr. 16-18 at Shamineau.  13 Couples will be enjoying a weekend away.  Pastor Chris will be speaking at BEFC in Dave’s absence.
 
MANLY MAN’S CONFERENCE
The next Men's Spiritual Formation Team is Monday April 12th.  The last four sessions are open to all of the men of BEFC.  We will be watching Mark Gungor's video series  "The Manly Man Conference."  This series validates the God-given, positive qualities of men... instead of pointing out their weaknesses and failures. It's about validation not condemnation! Men of all ages can experience a self-awareness of who God has called them to be and a determination to live out that calling in their daily lives. The Manly Man Conference deals with hard-hitting issues concerning the role of a man in today's society.  If you are looking for instruction that will help challenge and equip you to be the MAN that God has called you to be - in your family, at your job, and in this world - then.... THIS SERIES IS FOR YOU!!  Sample video clips are available on www.themanlymanconference.com.   Contact Jason Kindred, Rick Krogstad, or Hokan Bengston for additional information.
 
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
A free introductory lesson to Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University will be provided from 1 to 3PM on April 11th at the church office.  This is a free preview to the 13 week course we will be offering this summer.  The class is open to the public, so bring a friend and come learn about some great tools for staying on top of your personal finances.  Contact Jason Kindred between now and April 11th if you are interested.
 
FYI - FIVE BEFC COUPLES PLANNING WEDDING’S IN 2010!
June 5: Justin Bauer and Jennie Slattery / July 17:  Mike McCarty  and Jackie / July 31:  Luke Esboldt & Stacy Dauksavage /  Sept. 18: Cody Martell and Amanda Blade / Oct. 23: Josh Petroske and Angela Dehmer
 
BOOK DONATIONS
Are you looking for a good place to donate your Christian fiction and non-fiction books? The Elk River Women's County Jail needs books to add to their inmate library. This is a great opportunity to bring the Good News to these women who need the Lord and His encouragement. Donations will be accepted after church on April 4th and April 11th. Please give only soft cover books that have no PERSONAL INFORMATION in them.  Contact Jessica Tweten if you have any questions.
 
WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP
Women's prayer group for April will meet on Sunday, April 11th, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at VWs.  All women welcome!!
 
CAMP SHAMINEAU
There are discount certificates available on the information table for Camp Shamineau activities.  Feel free to take one.

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
Join us  April 23rd from 8-9:30.  Adults only please.  For more information contact Sam Jundt.

BECKER MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS) 
MOPS is a place where mothers of young children (pregnancy through kindergarten) can go to recharge and connect with other moms who strive to be the best moms they can be.  Non-denominational meetings are held a Grace Lutheran Church on the second Thursday of each month from 6:45-9:00 p.m. Next meeting is April 8th. For more information or questions contact- Megan Ramola or Nikki Holm or visit http://beckermops.blogspot.com

HAITI MISSION TEAM 3
A couple of spots have opened up for our trip to Haiti from June 21-28.  If you would be interested in joining this team, please contact Pastor Chris immediately.  We have a small window of time to work with before we'll lose the tickets.  Total cost is $1400 with BEFC subsidizing $210 of that.