BEFC Church Family,
Here are your announcements for the week.
9/8/24 Pastor Stephen Clayton, Ephesians 4:1-6
Sunday Playlist
Order of Service
Recent Sermons: YouTube (Becker Evangelical Free Church)
Elder Team Minutes
Constitution Team Meeting Minutes
Monthly Financial Reports
EVENT/SIGNUP PAGE: https://beckerfreechurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/public
SUNDAY SONG LYRICS: https://www.beckerfreechurch.org/get-involved/announcements/sundays-song-lyrics/
OUTDOOR SERVICE AND PICNIC – SEPTEMBER 8
On Sunday, we will meet at the Church Property (11737 150th Ave SE, Becker) for our outdoor service, including baptisms, at 10am. Bring a lawn chair for the service. After the service, we will eat together, so plan on staying for some fellowship with your BEFC family. The church will provide burnt ends, pulled pork, hot dogs, brisket mac/cheese and smoked queso. We will send out a sign-up for sides and desserts. We look forward to being together!
WOMEN’S FALL BIBLE STUDY – STARTING SEPT 11 or SEPT 17
Who: Women of BEFC and friends
What: Revelation: Eternal King Everlasting Kingdom – Jen Wilkin; 10 week study
When & Where:
**Wednesday Mornings: September 11-November 13; 8:30-10:30am at Becker Baptist’s Hub; KidCare provided. Cost $35 (includes book and KidCare contribution)
**Tuesday Evenings: September 17-November 19, 6-7:30. Meeting at Robin Narragon’s home. Led by Andi Smart. KidCare not provided. Cost $25.
Why: “Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.” Revelation 1:3
Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/bTQXskm
Contact Dawn Bengtson with any questions: dawn.n.bengtson@gmail.com, 715-497-2480
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MINISTRIES – START SEPTEMBER 18
Online registrations are now open for K-12th grade ministries: His Kidz (K-3rd grade), GIRLS GROUP (4th & 5th grade girls), GYM 45 (4th & 5th grade boys) and ELEVATE (6th -12th grade). We are asking that all kids are registered online HERE. Any questions for Children’s Ministry contact wednesdays@beckerfreechurch.org or for Youth Ministry contact Pastor Chris pastorchris@beckerfreechurch.org (763-244-4957).
**There is a Sneak Peek Night for 6th grade students on September 13 at ELEVATE.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES – BEGINS SEPTEMBER 15
Sunday School begins Sunday, September 15. It’s an opportunity to dig a little deeper into the Bible and discover some life application principles. There are classes for every age, infant – adult. No registration required. Join us at 9am!
*Infant-PreK: lesson from The Kingdom of God Bible Storybook and New City Catechism
*Kindergarten – 2nd Grade: Heroes of the Bible
*3rd – 5th Grade: A walk through the Old Testament
*Middle School: Just Like Christ
*High School: Building Our Case for Confident Faith
*Adults: One Another: Commands of the New Testament
BIBLE PRESENTATION FOR SECOND GRADE STUDENTS – SEPTEMBER 15
We are excited to present our second grade students their new Bibles on Sunday, September 15. We will present them on stage during the service. If you are new to BEFC and have a child hasn’t received their Bible please contact Cambria. If your child will be participating please let Cambria Dupay know (763-772-5951).
MEN’S FALL FISHING EVENT – SEPTEMBER 14
Join the Men’s Ministry Fall Fishing Event on Saturday September 14th, 7am to Mid-Day. We will gather at Andy Dorweiler’s home (11249 42nd St. SE, Clear Lake) for a Gospel driven discussion and the opportunity to spend some time together fishing. After spending the morning fishing the Briggs chain of lakes, the event will conclude around a lunch of hot dogs so please contact Tucker (763-438-9166) or Tony (763-381-7739) to ensure we have enough boats and hot dogs.
MOMS (Making Our Mothering Significant)- STARTING SEPTEMBER 19
The mission of MOMS (Making Our Mothering Significant) is to seek gospel-centered motherhood together in community. Our heart for this group is to encourage one another as moms and as daughters of Christ through teaching, small group discussions, and fellowship. Moms with children of all ages (birth through adult) are welcome to join!
MOMS will meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday evenings during the 2024-25 school year from 5-7pm at Becker Baptist Church (11951 Hancock St SE, Becker, MN 55308). The first meeting will be held on September 19. Childcare will be available for those who need it.
Contact Krista Bellefeuille for more info (651-233-3194 or kpbellefeuille@gmail.com).
Sign up HERE: https://forms.gle/UpmhgUHzJcZbknNx9
CHILD DEDICATION – SEPTEMBER 29
Our September 29th Child Dedication will be for everyone who would like to dedicate their child to the Lord. There will be infants, children and even older children. Any child in your care who hasn’t been dedicated already is welcome to come! We’ll invite all the families dedicating children to come on the stage together. We will say their names, read their verse, and pray over each child and parent. If you are interested in participating please fill out an information form online HERE.
WE’VE UPDATED OUR EMAIL ADDRESSES
Please be sure to update us in your contact list.
Upcoming events:
September 7: Men’s Breakfast
September 8: Outdoor Service, Baptism, Church Picnic
September 11: ELEVATE – 6th grade Orientation
September 14: Men’s Fall Fishing Event
September 15: Sunday School Begins, 2nd Grade Bible Presentation
September 18: Wednesday Night Ministries begin! – ELEVATE, His Kidz, GIRLS Group, GYM45
September 19: MOMS Group begins
September 22: Installation Service for Pastor Stephen
September 29: Child Dedication
BEFC Constitution-Amended Jan 2024
02-05-24 BEFC 2024 Budget_Final_Approved
EFCA Denials and Affirmations – June 2023
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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.