ELEVATE @ the High School
We are excited for another school 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 home2024-2025 Schedule
Sept 11 – 6th Grade Only Orientation (parents invited)
Sept 18 – First Night for Everyone!
Oct 16 – No Elevate – MEA
Nov 27 – No Elevate – Thanksgiving
Dec 18 – Night2Unite for Small Groups
Dec 25 – No Elevate – Christmas
Jan 1 – No Elevate – Christmas
Feb 12 – Night2Unite Large Group Event
Mar 26 – No Elevate – Spring Break
May 7 – Senior Sayonara
May 14 – Night2Unite for Small Groups
SPECIAL EVENTS AT ELEVATE
#Pizza.with.Parents@ELEVATE – Wednesday, October 30
Pizza will be served starting at 6:30 for ELEVATErs and their parents.
“Jesus Loves You” Theme Night at ELEVATE – Wednesday, October 30
All ELEVATErs are encouraged to wear their JESUS LOVES YOU swag for this theme night! We’ll be capturing pics and reels and hash-tagging JYL, but we’re most excited to “lift up Jesus” as parents join us for the evening! To order the University Blue t-shirt we’ll be placing a large-group order for by October 9, click HERE.
If you have any questions, feel free to call Pastor Chris at 763.244.4957.
Honored to Serve,
Pastor Chris (pastorchris@beckerfreechurch.org)
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EVENTS
CLUE…in Real Life – OCTOBER 12 * 7:00 to 10:30 pm
Who dunnit? With what did they dunnit? Where in the big ole’ house was it dun? And for Pete’s sake (he’s new in the real-life version), WHY?
Grab your magnifying glass and notepad and join us for a thrilling night of adventure to solve this elevating mystery.
After our live game, we’ll break out the food and then we’ll all get “board again” with a Board Game Bonanza. Top winners will walk away with prizes!
WHO: High School ELEVATErs & Friends (not active in a student ministry)
WHERE: Gary & Ann Gilbert’s “Ghoulish Grounds”
*Register by midnight on Wednesday, October 9 by clicking HERE
BRANDON LAKE & BENJAMIN WILLIAM HASTINGS “Tear Off the Roof” TOUR – OCTOBER 13 (sold out)
VIDEO SCAVENGER HUNT – OCTOBER 19 * 2:00 to 5:30 pm
One never knows where the next TikTok sensation will be born or, but could it happen here? Join us for an evening of “casting calls” as teams of students are sent out with a Director (adult) and a list of 20 items or activities to capture on video. Then we’ll gather for a viewing party to watch highlights of each team’s clips, crown a team winner, and dole out some awards. And just when you think the show couldn’t be any better we’ll cap it off with a life-changing encounter captured in God’s Word!
WHO: Middle School ELEVATErs & Friends (not already active in a student ministry)
Drop-off/Pick-up point: Wheece Home (13616 Joseph Ave., Becker)
Cost: FREE Friends are welcome to join us!
Register by WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 by clicking HERE
ADULTS: drivers with vehicles that can seat 7 or more and videographers are needed! Let PC know if he can count on you!
RAKE THE TOWN – Saturday, November 2 * 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Faith In Action has requests for elderly people in our area needing help with their fall yardwork. And while we work on the yard we’ll get to connect with the homeowners to listen to them, encourage them, and pray for them!
If enough people show up we could be done much sooner, so grab a friend or two and take some time to brighten someone’s day!
BRING: gloves, a rake. If you have tarps, a trailer, or a blower, text Pastor Chris to see if it’s still needed (763.244.4957).
REALITY Student Apologetics Conference – NOVEMBER 8 & 9
What has become an annual “tradition” for our students and many adults is once again open for registrations! This year’s theme is “It Is Written” and is aimed at growing our confidence in what God has revealed to us in His Word, trusting that what He once said still holds merit for us today. Afterall, He is the same “yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8 – ESV).
The conference is Friday, Nov 8 through Saturday, Nov 9 at Grace Church, Eden Prairie. The first 40 people to register will lock in the rate of $55 for the 2-day conference. The next 40 will be $65. For more information and/or to register, visit https://beckerfreechurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/248/responses/new
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FUNdraisers
RAISERIGHT
The easiest FUNdraiser we have ever done is RAISERIGHT All it entails is creating an account by downloading the “RaiseRight Fundraising” app and entering our church’s enrollment code to link your proceeds to our church. Then you purchase gift cards to make your purchases at restaurants, grocery stores, clothing/retail stores, etc and a designated percentage gets credited to your account. For example, you go on a date to Texas Roadhouse and when it comes time to pay the bill, you open your app, order the amount needed to pay your bill with the amount coming out of your linked checking account a day or two later, submit the gift card number for payment, and then the rebate (usually 8 to 10% from Texas Roadhouse) will go to your account!
You’re not going on the mission trip? Designate who or what you’d like the proceeds to go toward!
For more information, contact Amanda Wheece or Pastor Chris! We’ll gladly show you how it works on our app!
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BEFC’s Young Adult Ministry
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Sunday School – 9-9:45am
Sunday school for the 2024-2025 school year begins September 15!
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: Jon Norberg
Curriculum: Life of Christ
High School
Teacher: Pastor Chris Salvevold
Curriculum: Building Our Faith for Confident Faith
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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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