EVENTS
PHIL WICKHAM AND BRANDON LAKE CONCERT – AUGUST 17
Loading at Church Property at 5:30 pm | Return to Church Property approximately 11:00 pm
Join Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake on the Summer Worship Nights Tour on August 17! Joined by KB, this event is set to be a powerful night of authentic worship and prayer. We have secured floor seats ($45) and Section 204 ($32) for the ticket and transportation to Target Center.
Cost: $45 (floor) or $32 (section 204) (ticket and transportation)
Registration deadline: July 9. Register HERE.
LEADERSHIP QUEST – JULY 16-22
Leadership Quest is a week for high school students (current 10th – 12th grade students) to grow in their faith by deepening personal discipleship habits, cultivating leadership skills, sharpening relationship-building tools, and discovering God-given confidence and vision for their life. The training received at this camp will yield fruit in the way of humbly-confident servants today and for years to come!
AUGUST BLAST “GET A CLUE” – AUGUST 3-6
Our 19th Annual August BLAST retreat is scheduled for August 3-6!
NOTE: we are adding some time to this year’s retreat by loading at 6 pm on Thursday night instead of Friday afternoon. If this will be an issue for you, please let Pastor Chris know to talk about your options!
This retreat is open to students who will be in 6th-12th grade in the fall. People interested in participating as Team Leaders or on the Logistics Team (meal prep and serving, planning and executing game plans, securing supplies, supervising, assisting wherever needed, etc.) should contact Pastor Chris ASAP as planning for this retreat will begin in May.
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ELEVATE @ the High School
We are excited for another year of ELEVATE and participate in God’s work among our community! In a world that changes so quickly we get to draw near to Jesus who “is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV).
To help us keep you informed take a moment to register here: ELEVATE Registration & Waiver
For more information on ELEVATE read on (some of these details are also shared on the form)!
WHERE: High School Auditorium
WHEN: Wednesdays from 7 to 8:45 pm
WHY: To lift up Jesus and lift up each other
WHO: Any middle or high school students not already connected to another church’s ministry (so invite someone needing a place to connect)
WHAT:
- Weekly birthday recognition and prizes
- Life Stories – better than comics, Saturday morning cartoons, real life TV and VLOGs – it’s our people sharing their ups and downs in light of God’s consistent character
- Mixers engaging a few in fun challenge or moving the entire group in a friendly competition
- Worship with our student-led worship teams
- Teaching rooted in the Bible
- Small groups by grade and gender (6th grade girls, 6th grade boys, 7th grade…) or go with the friend who invited you
- Games in the gym or in our Breakout Space
- Snack before you head home
If you have any questions, feel free to call Pastor Chris at 763.244.4957.
Honored to Serve,
Pastor Chris
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BEFC’s Young Adult Ministry
YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY (18-25 year-olds) SUMMER BIBLE STUDY
“A Contrarian’s Guide to Knowing God” – Facilitated by Blake Paulson
Where: Max & Sidney Salvevold’s (10030 17th Avenue SE, Becker)
When: Monday evenings from 8:00 to 9:00 pm * Starting June 19th and ending July 31
Cost: $10 for the book (reading not required, but available for deeper study)
High school graduates, ELEVATE alumni, and/or young adults living in the area…let’s connect for a dive into questions that surround healthy and helpful ways to grow in our relationship with the LORD and discover ways we can help others experience a thriving relationship with Him! We have set aside six Monday nights (we won’t meet on July 3) to dig into the study “A Contrarian’s Guide to Knowing God.” Feel free to show up and take in the video sessions and discussion, or dig a little deeper by reading the corresponding chapters in the book. Either way, we look forward to compelling discussions, meaningful connections, and a little fun along the way!
Let Pastor Chris (763.244.4957) know if you plan to attend, and if you’d like the book let him know by June 11 so he can get it ordered!
“Larry Osborne has mapped out a brand-new path for spiritual formation in A Contrarian’s Guide to Knowing God. This is one of the only books I know that takes you on the path to God without insisting that you be more disciplined and more structured and that you read a lot more. Finally, a book for the rest of us!”
—Dave Ferguson, lead pastor of Community Christian Church and visionary for NewThing Network in Chicago
This book will speak to everyone who has ever felt ‘left out’ spiritually. Larry’s insights cut through the commonly accepted, guilt-induced world of religion as he captures the raw essence of New Testament relationship.
Reading this book feels like a conversation with Jesus over coffee—simple, profound, biblical, yet completely opposite of what I’ve learned from America’s polluted version of Christianity.
Every year one book grabs my attention and speaks to my soul. A Contrarian’s Guide to Knowing God was one of those books.”
—Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of Life.Church in Oklahoma City
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Sunday School – 9-9:45am
These classes are geared to the student who is ready to take the next step in their walk with Jesus, growing their personal relationship with Him. This happens as students participate in the weekly studies of God’s Word, spend time in the suggested readings for the upcoming week, memorize key scriptures, pray together, and put what they learn into action.
Middle School
Teachers: Pastor Chris Salvevold and Jon Norberg
Curriculum: Godly Swag of Old Testament Peeps
High School
Teacher: Pastor Chris Salvevold and Shannon Nuest
Curriculum:
Cory and Shannon Nuest have just completed a study through the book of Acts with our High School Sunday School class and are ready to dive in to matters related to money. The plan is to spend the next five weeks (February 5 through March 5) unpacking biblical principles for stewarding well what the LORD has trusted us with, equipping our high school students to manage their money in a God-honoring way for life!
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ELEVATE Swag
Orders are CLOSED.
Follow the link for details on colors and styles for ELEVATE Swag.
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Our ministry to students exists to…
Celebrate life in Jesus Christ as we
Link with pre-believing students, and
Introduce them to other Christ-followers who will encourage them to
Mature in their faith as they
Bring their gifts and talents to serve.
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