This Sunday’s Song Lyrics can be found at THIS LINK.
Face coverings are now required for inside buildings. If you do not have a face covering, BEFC can provide one to you.
We are meeting at the Becker High School in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). The service will also be streaming on Facebook HERE. Past Facebook live videos can be found at https://www.facebook.com/305944809539/live/
If you have any of the following symptoms please view the service from home: fever, chills, a new cough, shortness of breath, a new sore throat, new muscle aches, new headache, new loss of smell or taste.
Note: Lyrics for Sunday worship are attached. Lyrics can also be found HERE
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES BEGINS SUNDAY!!
Sunday School begins Sunday, September 20th. It’s an opportunity to dig a little deeper into the Bible and discover some life application principles. There are classes for every age. No registration required. Join us at 9am!
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL TOPIC: LOVE DOES!
Join Pastor Patrick for the Adult SS class this Sunday in room 304 (signs will be posted)! We’ll be enjoying coffee while viewing a short video from Bob Goff’s Love Does and talking about it in our lives. We’ll be masked up (except for eating/drinking). The max capacity for the room is 20 people. I don’t know about you, but I’m planning on enjoying some time together! We all need the encouragement so I’ll see you there!
BIBLE PRESENTATION FOR SECOND GRADE STUDENTS – SUNDAY!
We are excited to present our second grade students their new Bibles on Sunday. We will present them on stage during the service. Contact Julie if you have any questions (612-267-9694).
BABY SHOWER FOR SIDNEY SALVEVOLD – SUNDAY!
Sidney is expecting a baby boy! Join us as we bless and encourage her at a baby shower on Sunday, September 20th at 4pm at Lacey Harm’s home (11405 Brenda Blvd., Becker). Attendees are encouraged to bring a Bible verse on a 3×5 card to share with Sidney. Sidney is registered on BabyList https://www.babylist.com/sidney-salvevold
ONLINE SIGN UPS – NO PAPER REGISTRATIONS
We are no longer using paper registration/sign ups for our Wednesday Night ministries, Bible Studies and Small Groups. We would ask that if you are planning on attending please use the online sign up links. You can also find these on the website www.beckerfreechurch.org under EVENTS. As we plan for these opportunities to be together, signing up online prior to the event is crucial to our planning. Thanks for your willingness to adjust to these changes.
WEDNESDAY MINISTRIES – 1ST NIGHT SEPTEMBER 23
Please be in prayer for all the youth and leaders involved in our Wednesday night ministries (His Kidz, G.I.R.L.S. Group, GYM 45 and ELEVATE) as they host their first night on Wednesday, September 23. Online registrations are now open for K-12th grade ministries: His Kidz, GIRLS GROUP, GYM 45 and ELEVATE. We are asking that all kids are registered online HERE.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MINISTRY ADULT HELPER NEEDED
Are you looking for a way to be involved at BEFC? We are in need a Second Grade His Kidz Group Leader. His Kidz begins September 23. Contact Julie at 612-267-9694 for more details.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEED – INFANT – PREK
There are open volunteer spots for the Infant-PreK classes. We are in need of:
*adults for the Infant – 2’s and 3-prek classes
*adults for doorkeepers
*youth helpers
Commitment is once in a 6 week rotation, so 6-7 times for the school year. If you can meet this need or have questions, contact Julie at 612-267-9694.
GET CONNECTED IN A FALL SMALL GROUP
Small groups are starting again. There are different topics to choose from. Get reconnected this fall by joining a group. Check out the available groups and topics and sign up for a small group HERE.
*Love Talk (Fridays 7-8:30pm) Gregg & Katrina Brown
*Living a Life of Worship (Fridays 7-8:30pm) Kevin & Lisa Hidde
*I Peter (Sundays 6:30-8pm) Ross & Robin Narragon
*1, 2, 3 John w/ Tony Evans (Sun. afternoons) Gary & Barb Schendel
SAFE FAMILIES – SEPTEMBER 21
If you are interested in learning more about how we can serve our community through partnering with Safe Families for Children, join us as they come teach us how we might demonstrate who we are in Christ by opening our hands, our hearts and homes to hurting families in our community. You can find more info on the Safe Families Presentation at Becker Baptist on September 21st at 6pm here: https://facebook.com/events/s/safe-families-the-church-prese/803949957014390/?ti=ia
HEART TO HEART MENTORING – SIGN UP BY SEPTEMBER 27
We will be kicking off our fifth year this October!
Who: All women from high school to old school.
What: The purpose is to connect women to the Word of God and each other.
When: Online Mentoring Profile Cards will be due Sunday, September 27th at noon.
After signing up, women are paired together and meet as often as their schedules allow, (recommend twice per month) from October-March.
Why: In the words of Paul in 1 Thessalonians 2:8 “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.”
Questions: Please contact Gwen Paulson at 612-202-3040
How: Fill out the online profile cards by September 27th at noon:
https://beckerfreechurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/112/responses/new
MEN’S FALL TRAINING TABLES
The fall Men’s Training Table is a 7 week Bible study in the book of James. We use a simple Bible study format that looks like this: Pray, Dig in, Dig deeper, Do it and support each other. Since we’re going through James, I want this to really focus hard on the “Do it” part! If we’re not applying the Word, don’t bother to study it! If you have any questions feel free to contact Pastor Patrick at 612.200.3409. Study options: Wednesdays – lunch zoom at noon (Sept 30), Sunday morning – 8:45am in the Connection Center (Oct. 4), Thursday morning – 6:45am at Rebecca’s Cafe (Sept. 29), Thursday evenings from 7pm @ Becker Chiropractic Health Center (Oct. 1). Choose the option that works best for you and sign up HERE.
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Becker-Evangelical-Free-Church-305944809539/ Check out the latest updates, inspirational videos and live Worship services.
BEFC Website: www.Beckerfreechurch.org (this is a great resource for information in our ever changing circumstances)
Giving and Support: https://www.beckerfreechurch.org/get-involved/give-now/
RightNow Media: To get access simply text RightNow BECKER to 41411 and you will receive a link to activate your RightNow account right from your phone!
MINISTRY VENUES DURING COVID19
The church thrives on God’s People getting together! We love worship services, pot-lucks, Sunday School classes, small groups, break out sessions, mentoring, and just getting together for coffee or to play. During the Stay At Home order, all of those things are different. I believe we should follow the Governors requests and do what we can to navigate the COVID19 virus well together. https://mn.gov/governor/covid-19/faq.jsp
As we do our best to stay safe, please remember the Most Important Things:
• You are not alone. God is with you and you are in Christ. Intentionally increase your time in prayer and reading the Word.
• The Church is the living Body of Christ. Each one of us has an important, unique role to play, even right now. Use your spiritual gifts https://www.beckerfreechurch.org/resources/spiritual-gifts-assessment/ and find ways to work together.
• Love One Another. Right now, that might mean calling the people you normally see. Comment sections under FB posts are less effective. Any kind of real-time communication is way better, especially if we can see each other’s faces. (Phone calls, video calls, etc).
• Serve Each Other. We are calling everyone in the directory every week and have already been matching needs with people who can help. If you’re going to the grocery store, see if you can pick up items for others who might need to stay home. You may even be able to taking your family to someone’s house too do some early Spring yard work!
• Love Your Neighbor. Make the effort to be the neighbor who reaches out. Check in on them. Don’t assume they’re ok. Just asking how they’re doing (from a distance!) or offering to buy a few groceries or pick up their lawn can mean alot. My neighbor is borrowing my truck today to take my stuff and theirs to the refuse dump. Help each other out. Do Good Deeds that Build Good Will and lead to Sharing Good News!
• Check in with your Leaders. Ask your small group leader what the plan is for now. Check in with your children’s SS teachers and group leaders. They’d love to hear from you! Some groups are using Zoom to see each other while we’re at home.
YOUTH
Stay connected by checking your emails for important updates from Pastor Chris. You can also find updates on Facebook at BeckerYouthELEVATErs and on Instagram at beckerelevaters.
Stay Connected!
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Becker-Evangelical-Free-Church-305944809539/ Check out the latest updates, inspirational videos and live Worship services.
BEFC Website: www.Beckerfreechurch.org (this is a great resource for information in our ever changing circumstances)
Giving and Support: https://www.beckerfreechurch.org/get-involved/give-now/
RightNow Media: To get access simply text RightNow BECKER to 41411 and you will receive a link to activate your RightNow account right from your phone!