Adult Ministry
Congregational Life
Encouraging, nurturing and maintaining a variety of Life Together and Service Ministry groups for the wellness and wholeness of the congregation and its membership.
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE - CONTINUES TO GROW
Are you interested in any of these Life Together or Service groups - or establishing another?
We encourage our membership to meet in Life Together groups for fellowship and relationship building and to join in Service Ministry groups. We take our directive from 1 Peter 4:10 "As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace."
Primary Contact: Pastor Kiri Solberg, 763-755-3530
Life Together Groups
If you would like more information on any of the following groups, please call the Church Office at 763-755-3530 or email us at office@faithlutherancr.org.
Faith Groups: Small Bible study groups consisting of 8 - 10 adults that meet monthly in homes. Group chooses the Bible study, book or video to discuss. Many groups also do social activities which include their families.
Friday Friends: For those who have lost a spouse, this group offers a chance to build relationships, meet new friends, receive support and encouragement and have a time of fellowship in a casual atmosphere.
Meetings: Third Friday of the Month, 8:45 am, Northtown Denny's
Morning Break: A nondenominational group for women of all ages for fellowship and support. A $30.00 membership fee is charged each year. There are informational presentations, crafts, potlucks, etc. A nursery is provided for $2.50 per child.
Meets: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, September - May, 9:30am in Luther Room
Men's Bible Study at IHOP: Topic oriented Bible study using Augsburg Publishing small group booklets. Consists of six to eight men. New Members welcome!
Meets: IHOP, Riverdale. Every Wednesday, 6:00AM - 7:00AM
Men's Bible Study at Faith: Saturday morning Bible Study open to all men.
Via De Cristo: Via de Cristo " Way of Christ" is a highly structured three-day weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people and bring them to a new awareness of living in God's grace. It is a combined effort of lay people and clergy toward renewal of the church. Based on the fundamentals of Christianity, concentrating on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ; the focus is not on Via de Cristo itself, but on the local church. The objective is to inspire, challenge and equip an individual for Christian action in their home, church and community. Intended for lay people from every walk of life; for pastors, for people who live strong and active lives in Christ, and also for those who seek to be renewed and strengthened in their relationship with Christ and the people around them. Via de Cristo weekends are usually paired, with men attending the first weekend, and women attending the second weekend. Via de Cristo is open to married couples and single men and women.
For more info: visit the Via De Cristo website at www.mnviadecristo.com
Meets: Monthly/varies
Service Ministry Groups
Quilters: Create quilts for distribution through Lutheran World Relief; we sew tops and bottoms and put filler in between them. We could always use more helpers.
Meets: Third Thursday of each month. 9:00 am - 2:00pm Fellowship Hall
Faithful Servers: Involving members in the worship ministry of the congregation; seeking volunteers to fill the many positions needed on a weekly basis (Ushers, Lectors, Communion Servers, Nursery, Greeters.)
FROGS - Faith Retired Old Guys: Gentlemen sharing their varied life-resource gifts in service; meet at 8:30AM each Thursday, join in coffee and devotions and move on to service projects - use talents and experience to the glory of God at Faith.
Home Ministry Volunteers: Volunteers offer a variety of services: cook meals, deliver meals, offer transportation, run errands, provide groceries, companionship, etc. To meet needs of members. The coordinator maintains a list of volunteer names to contact once notified of a need.
Hospitality: Sunday Morning Hospitality sets the tables with tablecloths and flowers to make the Fellowship Hall an inviting place. We make the lemonade and set out donuts, cups, creamers and sugars for a time of fellowship between worship services.
Nursery-Child Care: Volunteers work with hired Nursery Child Care Provider to coordinate and staff the nursery as well as advocate for the needs of our youngest children.
Office Volunteers: Volunteers are recruited to help with the assembly of the weekly bulletin, the monthly newsletter and any special mailings. On occasion, one or two volunteers are needed to help with phones in the office. We have a regular crew for both the bulletins and newsletter, but are always looking for new members to join.
Wednesday Night Suppers: Gathering individuals, families, groups and organizations of the congregation to offer Wednesday Evening Meals at 5:00pm - 6:15pm, September - May. A professional chef prepares the meal, volunteers are needed to help serve and clean-up.
Organizations
Men of Faith: To encourage programs and events for the men of Faith Lutheran.
Women of Faith: For Women of Faith Bible Studies, Circles, programs & events - see the Women of Faith booklet sent out in August for dates and times of individual studies and events.
Meets 6:30pm, 3rd Tuesday of each month, at church.
Men's Softball: Faith Lutheran Church's men's softball team plays on Monday nights at Sand Creek Park.
Also Meeting at Faith
Divorced and Separated Group: For those before, going through, or divorced. Child care is provided. Confidentiality is maintained in an atmosphere of comfort and personal growth.
Meets: Every Tuesday, 7:00PM at Faith Lutheran Church
AA & Al-Anon
Meets: Every Monday, 7:00PM at Faith Lutheran Church
BSF: (Bible Study Fellowship)
Meets: Wednesday mornings, 9:30AM - 11:30AM.
TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Meets: Every Tuesday, 6:30PM
Sons of Norway
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7:00PM at Faith Lutheran Church.
Faith Lutheran Church, 11115 Hanson Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433Faith Lutheran Church is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).