WOODBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH / MAY 2018 NEWSLETTER

MAY 2018 NEWSLETTER

SUNDAY SERVICES 9:00 & 10:30 am Nursery care available

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From Our Pastor

WCC Events & Info

Student Life Ministry

Children’s Ministry

May Calendar

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Wishing our WCC Moms a

Happy Mother’s Day

Her children rise up and call her blessed

Proverbs 31:28

WOODBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH / MAY 2018 NEWSLETTER

From Our Pastor

I count it a joy and privilege to be your transitional pastor. Though we may be together for only a short time, we will build relationships that will last for eternity. Over the years Interim/transitional pastoring has changed. Instead of just filling the pulpit, interim pastoring has become more intentional. “The Mission of Interim Pastor Ministries is to strength-en churches during pastoral transition for greater effectiveness.” Every church has its strengths as well as areas where growth is needed. As a transi-tional pastor, I want to encourage you in your areas of strength and help you grow in other areas. The vision for the next few months is to help solidify who you are as a congregation and see how God has uniquely called you to his kingdom work in your community and in the world. This will assist you as God directs you to your new lead pastor. IPM has established a seven-step process for an effective interim/transitional pastorate. 1. Connection

Over the next couple of months, I would love to meet with as many of you as possible. I want to hear your story, what you value, and how God is working in your life.

2. Inspection: Conduct a Self-study

During this time we will be taking some surveys which ask questions about church health. In the past, WCC has used the Natural Church Development church health survey so that will be one that we will use again. It will be helpful to see what has changed and what has remained the same.

3. Lead the Search Team

a. Reviewing and coming to terms with the history of the church

b. Examining leadership and organiza-tional needs

c. Strengthening denominational and external relationships

d. Discovering who you are as a church — examining your identity

e. Looking to the future – a commitment to new pastoral leadership and the future

4. Correction: Repair What is Not Working Stage four is where we begin to make

some changes and adjustments. It’s not always easy, but it's important to make adjustments to align things with the unique vision God has given WCC.

5. Direction: Develop and Begin Implementing a

Strategic Action Plan Once the unique God-given vision for WCC has been determined, we will begin to implement a short-term strategic plan that begins to move the church in the direction that helps fulfill that vision.

6. Selection: Coach Pastoral Search Team

During stages three, four, and five we will be working on the search process. The search team will be putting together community profiles, church profiles and a job description for the new pastor.

7. Transition to the New Pastor

Transitioning to the new pastor is an excit-ing time! During this time I will do my best to prepare you for the incoming Sr. Pastor. We will study the word of God, looking at the role of a pastor and how you as a con-gregation can encourage and support your pastors.

Life is a journey and not a destination. I am excited that God has brought us all together during this part of our journey.

God Bless, Pastor Dawson Grover

Dear WCC Family,

WOODBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH / MAY 2018 NEWSLETTER

WCC Events & Info

WOODBURY AREA PRAYER BREAKFAST May 1 / 7am / Envision Center, Oakdale

Join 500 of your neighbors as we celebrate and learn more about Answer the Call! Living with Purpose. The breakfast is a time of coming together to celebrate in Christ name, a time to worship through prayer, fellowship, & music. A time to ask God to continue to bless our community, our military, our families, and our leaders. Register today at woodburyapb.org/register or at woodburycommunitychurch.com/events.

THE 10 CONVICTIONS STUDY UPDATE

Our discipleship intern, Joe Dellaria, has been teaching the “10 Convictions Study” since last fall. This is an 18-week intensive study designed to create a sound Biblical foundation that promotes accelerated spiritual growth. The following people have completed the study. Please congratulate:

Tom Nelson, Scott Bennett and Dan Beran

Please pray for and encourage the following people who are at various stages of completing the study:

David Mukaria, Roger Proch, Dick Nelson, Josh Nelson, Bill Aamodt, Reese Burnett, Donovan Carlson and Shawn Wedlund.

If you are interested in learning more about the 10 Convictions Study, please see Joe Dellaria or one of these men.

WCC MEN’S SOFTBALL GAMES / MONDAY NIGHTS Monday Nights / Various Times / Bielenberg Sports Center Come and cheer on the WCC Men during their Monday night softball games.

May 7: 6:15 Field 12, 7:15 Field 12 May 14: 8:15 Field 10, 9:15 Field 10 May 21: 6:15 Field 12, 7:15 Field 12 May 28: No Game Memorial Day

Check the WCC website calendar for future games.

For more info, contact Jim Nygren at skygren@comcast.net.

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WCC Events & Info

SHARE BECAUSE YOU CARE Various Dates / 2pm / Oak Ridge Assisted Living, Hastings The Spring distribution of personal care items in Hastings was a big success. The Lords blessing was with the workers and guests as shopping bags were filled giving way to good conversation and reminiscing about lives lived well. It is a blessing to serve these wonderful people.

Please pray about joining Share Because you Care this spring and summer blessing the resident of Oak Ridge Assisted living. This is a great way to get your family involved.

Mark your calendar with these dates…

May 21, June 11, June 25 - Bingo

July 16th Painting or craft

July 30, August 13, August 27 - Bingo

All activities begin at 2:00. If you are helping out, please arrive a half an hour early to help set up.

We are in need of 35 $5.00 Walmart gift cards and a snack & drink for each visit.

If you have any questions, contact Pam Faessler at gnfaessler@gmail.com.

WCC GOLF OUTING May 15 / 6:15pm / Ponds at Battle Creek

Golf is back for another season! You are invited to join other golfers once a month for a fun round of golf. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend. We always play at the Ponds at Battle Creek, 601 Century Ave. So in Maplewood. On the corner of Lower Afton Road and Century Avenue. Our first round is Tuesday, May 15th at 6:15pm. You can sign-up at the Welcome Desk. For more information, contact Dick Nelson at rvnelson64@gmail.com or 612-618-4527.

WOODBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH SUMMER SERVICE SCHEDULE May 27 - September 2 / 10am

Woodbury Community Church will begin our summer service schedule on Sunday, May 27th. We will have one service at 10am. Nursery care will be avail-able. Sunday School will be available for children 3 years old to 3rd grade. Please contact the church office for further information.

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WCC Events & Info

Year-to-Date Budget

$118K

Year-to-Date Giving

$106K

Year-to-Date Expenditures

$102K

Financial Update

Invite your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and classmates to an immense, unparalleled FREE event - PULSE Twin Cities. This night will include big-name artists/musicians and speaker Nick Hall. This is more than a big event, it’s about bringing unity to the body of Christ, impacting thousands through prayer, sharing the Gospel, empowering individuals to share their faith and making an impact on the Twin Cities. It’s about God’s heart for our city.

DATE: MAY 18, 2018 LOCATION: U.S. BANK STADIUM, MINNEAPOLIS, MN TIME: DOORS OPEN – 5PM; PRE-SHOW – 6PM; SHOW – 7PM COST: FREE – NO TICKETS

For more details, go to pulsetwincities.com

Have you been wanting to learn more about helping struggling families in our community? Woodbury Community Church is hosting a faith forum high-lighting how the Church can wrap around the child welfare crisis from both sides: prevention and inter-vention. Together for Good and Foster the Love MN are linking arms to lead this conversation. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with and learn from child welfare professionals, volunteers, experienced host parents and foster parents as they share their insights and experience in coming alongside struggling families.

S a t u r d a y M o r n i n g M a y 1 9 @ 9 - 1 1 A M R e g i s te r a t w w w . t f g o o d . o r g / e v e nt s

JUST BRING A FRIEND AND SHOW UP!

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For more information:

wccmn.org/ministries/students Contact Associate Pastor, Darrin Geier: students@wccmn.org

Climb to new heights, enjoy the great outdoors, and have a blast with your friends. Join us for an afternoon of trekking through the forests, prairies, and river valley bluffs of Afton State Park. We’ll meet at WCC at 11:45am and return to church by 4pm. For more information and to register, go to woodburycommunitychurch.com/ministries/hiking-adventure.

MAY 6

HIKING ADVENTURE

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

A NEW OPPORTUNITY

Have you heard the news?! This summer, we have a brand new week-long (June 25-29) day camp option for our kids. Trout Lake Camps is bringing bible camp to us! This camp for kids K-5th grades will be the highlight of their summer. And if you’ve completed 9th grade, you can get in on the fun! This week brings with it the chance to volunteer and make a big impact in kids’ lives, all while enjoying the activities that Trout will be bringing with them.

Find out more here: wccmn.org/ministries/day-camp Interested? Talk to Darrin

PULSE TWIN CITIES Wanna go see Lecrae and Hillsong Young & Free? How about for FREE? Oh, and there'll be a stadium full of other people there too! The event centers around an evangelistic message so be thinking about who you want to invite to join you! Ask yourself, "Who in my life needs to hear the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ?" For more details, go to pulsetwincities.com.

MAY 18

SUMMER CALENDAR COMING SOON!

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A BRAND NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR KIDS - JUNE 25-29, 2018

Children’s Ministry

For more information and to register for events, visit:

wccmn.org/ministries/children

Contact Associate Pastor, Darrin Geier: dgeier@wccmn.org

PARENT INSIGHT

Trout Lake Camps, in Pine River, MN has a long history of providing a quality Bible camp experience to hundreds of kids every summer. And this summer, they're loading up all the fun activities and great camp staff and heading here, to Woodbury Community Church, for 5 days of day camp! It'll be a jam-packed week of fun skits, Biblical truth, high energy worship and incredible camp activities including inflatables, archery, gaga ball, 4 square in the air, water games, and more!

Learn more at wccmn.org/ministries/day-camp

Read more here:

www.mylifetree.com/3-simple-ways-for-kids-to-share-their-faith-at-school

3 Simple Ways for Kids to Share Their Faith at School “The truth is, it doesn’t have to be as hard as we make it sometimes.”

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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 7:00 Woodbury Prayer Breakfast Oakdale 9:30 Staff Meeting Women’s Bible Study at WCC 6:30 Women’s Meetup at Lunds/Byerlys

2 9:00 Homeschool Co-op 6:30 Awana Student Ministry Large Group

3 6:00 Elder Board Mtg.

4 5 7:00 Men’s Bible Study

6 9:00 Service*, ABF, Student Class 10:30 Service*, ABF Sunday School 11:45 Student Ministry Hiking Adventure

7 5:30 Alpha 6:15 Men’s Game F12 7:15 Men’s Game F12

8 9:30 Staff Meeting Women’s Bible Study at WCC 6:30 Missions Mtg.

9 9:00 Homeschool Co-op 6:30 Student Ministry Small Groups

10 7:00 Quilters Guild

11

12 7:00 Men’s Bible Study

13 9:00 Service, ABF, Student Class 10:30 Service, ABF Sunday School

14 5:30 Alpha 7:30 SEMS Meeting 8:15 Men’s Game F10 9:15 Men’s Game F10

15 9:30 Staff Meeting Women’s Bible Study at WCC 6:15 Golf Outing at Ponds at Battle Creek 6:30 Women’s Meetup at Lunds/Byerlys

16

9:00 Homeschool Co-op 6:30 Student Ministry Large Group

17

18 7:00 PULSE Twin Cities

19 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 9:00 Together For Good Event

20 9:00 Service, ABF, Student Class 10:30 Service, ABF Sunday School 12:00 Chicago Team Meeting 7:00 Student Ministry Adult Leader Celebration

21 2:00 Bingo-Oak Ridge 5:00 MPR Resvd. AR 5:30 Alpha 6:15 Men’s Game F12 7:15 Men’s Game F12

22

9:30 Staff Meeting Women’s Bible Study at WCC

23

9:00 Homeschool Co-op 6:30 Student Ministry Senior Night

24

7:00 Quilters Guild

25

26 7:00 Men’s Bible Study

27

10:00 Service

28

Church Office Closed

29

9:30 Staff Meeting

30

9:00 Homeschool Co-op

31