BEFC Church Family,
Here are your announcements for the week.
1/26/25 Pastor Stephen Clayton, Genesis 1:3-25
Sunday Playlist
Order of Service
Recent Sermon Recordings
Elder Team Minutes
Constitution Team Meeting Minutes
Monthly Financial Reports
EVENT/SIGNUP/FORMS PAGE
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL – NEW TOPIC
Adult Sunday School is beginning a series on marriage from RightNow Media entitled “Experiencing God’s Dream for Your Marriage” by Chip Ingram. This series examines God’s design for marriage, with practical instruction to help you make your marriage what God desires it to be. There is no required reading or watching to attend. Join us as we begin the series and feel free to come at any time. No required weekly attendance.
BALLOON BLESSINGS FUNdraiser
Last year we expressed God’s love for senior citizens in our community by delivering balloon bouquets and cards signed by ELEVATErs. With a slight change to the bouquets we’ll deliver, we hope to raise the number of balloon bouquets this year, encouraging more senior citizens and their families.
FOUR WAYS TO PAY:
1) scan the QR code and pay using a credit card
2) Use this link: https://beckerfreechurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/263/responses/new
3) use the Venmo address
4) write a check to BEFC
We will NOT accept cash (for tracking purposes)
Our goal as a ministry is to deliver 500 bouquets!
Orders need to be turned in by February 5.
SAVE THE DATE: MEN’S RETREAT – MARCH 14-16
We are very excited for our annual BEFC Men’s Retreat. This is a great way to meet new people and get connected to your BEFC family.
Here are a few details:
When: March 14-16
Where: Timber Bay Camp and Retreat Center, 18955 Woodland Rd. Onamia, MN 56359
More details coming soon!
FACEBOOK LIVE
Please be aware that we will be discontinuing our Sunday Facebook Lives. You can find recordings of the sermons on the Sermon page of our website. https://www.beckerfreechurch.org/sermons/
SETUP TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED
The Setup Team arrives early on Sunday morning to turn the school into an excellent place for people to encounter God. We are in need of 4 people to join the 4-week rotation on the teams that are running low on members. Contact Gregg Brown at gbrown@isd12.org or (763) 656-7745 with any questions.
WOMEN’S WINTER/SPRING BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday Mornings: February 5-March 26; 8:30-10:30am (8 weeks)
Where: Becker Baptist HUB; KidCare provided, drop off at Becker Baptist, Led by Dawn Bengtson
Email Dawn to sign up: dawn.n.bengtson@gmail.com
Cost: $25
OR
Tuesday Evenings: February 4-25; 6-7:30pm (4 weeks)
Where: TBD; KidCare not provided, Led by Andi Smart
Email Andi to sign up: smartandij@gmail.com
Cost: $10
SLOPE SLAM 2025 –”Frequencies” – March 20 – 24
Our annual Slope SLAM retreat is set with our eyes set on the mountains that rise on the edge of the historic and amiable little town of Red Lodge, MT. Join us for the adventure of mountain slope terrain wrapped in snow-dressed trees, and prepare for the long and easy 2.5 mile run or the “take-your-breath-away” drops of the double black diamonds (if that’s your vibe).
WHERE: Red Lodge Mountain in Montana * lodging in townhouses at the base of the mountain
WHEN: March 21-24 (departing at 4 am on Friday – returning the following Monday around 8:30 pm)
COST: Retreat fee – $240 (transportation, lodging, and 7 meals); lift tickets and rentals vary by age group (see registration link for details)
WHO: Middle & High School students and their Parents/Guardians; ELEVATE Coaches
For more information and/or to register, click HERE.
*register by March 1
Questions? Contact John Becker, Heath Nelson, Cullen or Raku Schmitt, Steve or Charina Wynia, or Pastor Chris
GIVING FOR 2024
Thanks so much for financially partnering with BEFC in 2024. We’re deeply grateful for your generosity and support. You can find a summary of your giving online, just go to our website: www.beckerfreechurch.org and click on The GRID. Once you log in, take a moment to look over your giving for 2024. This would be a great time to review it and make sure it’s accurate prior to the mailing of the statements. If you need assistance getting logged into The GRID, just send a message to office@beckerfreechurch.org. Questions specifically about your personal giving can be sent to the financial secretary Amanda Wheece (amanda@beckerfreechurch.org).
Upcoming events:
January 24: Elevating Teen Girls Conference
February 1: Men’s Breakfast
February 2: Communion
March 14-16: BEFC Men’s Retreat
March 20-24: Slope Slam
June 15-21: Leadership Quest 1 & 2
2025 Membership Form
Teaching Approval Policy (2nd Draft)
BEFC Constitution-Amended Jan 2024
EFCA Denials and Affirmations – June 2023
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Stay Connected!
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Becker-Evangelical-Free-Church-305944809539/ Check out the latest updates.
YouTube: Becker Evangelical Free Church (here you will find past sermon recordings and BEFC videos)
Giving and Support: https://www.beckerfreechurch.org/get-involved/give-now/
RightNow Media: To get access simply let us know at the office and we will get you access.
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 elevaters.of.befc.