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Note from Jen Hi there! I'm Jen Ashby, the Executive Director of Ministries at Neighborhood Church. As I write this, it is 48 degrees outside, and last week we had sleet.. BUT God gave us beautiful, sunny days for our Spring Carnival and opening day of the Derwood Farmers Market! This season of the year, in which we tend to be particularly "launched on mission" is in full swing! We blessed Pastor Mark and his family to begin a sabbatical on April 24, and while we value them and will miss them, God is still here, and this a great time to engage at Neighborhood Church. We're excited to be serving our community, worshiping with familiar and new friends on Sunday mornings, and walking with each other through the joys and challenges of life. As you read below, please take a moment to lift up Neighborhood Church in prayer, and let's expect God to continue working in and through us in the weeks to come. MINISTRIESNeighborhood Kids Leader: Karin Sauder, [email protected] A safe place for children to know Jesus, grow in Jesus & learn to go share Jesus. April was a busy and eventful month in NKids. First and most importantly, Caleb Escobar said his first Yes to Jesus on Sunday April 4th during Neighborhood Kids! All the angels are rejoicing as one more person enters the family of God! Palm Sunday involved a victorious parade of palm waving kids and families as we remembered Jesus’s entrance into Jerusalem. Then, the Spring Carnival made its post pandemic comeback on April 16 and was a resounding success. Feedback was enthusiastic and positive. Thanks to all the volunteers who made it possible! Easter was a joyful time of celebration with our kids participating in a Praise Parade during the 10:30 service, followed by fun Easter activities in NKids! Neighborhood Groups Leader: Jen Ashby, [email protected] Our primary venue for making friends, inviting God's transformation through Scripture and prayer, and living on mission together. The rest of our winter/ spring Neighborhood Groups concluded, and we are poised to connect with newer attenders at "Meet the Staff" on May 1. Mark your calendars for church-wide socials on June 26, July TBD, and August 21. Fall Neighborhood Groups launch in September. Missions Team Leader: Jen Ashby, [email protected] We are launched on His mission from our neighborhoods to the nations. (Acts 1:8)
Connections Team Leader: Contact Jen Ashby, [email protected] We will be a community that is authentic, transparent & creates space for real relationships (Acts 2:42) Please continue to pray as we look for a leader for this ministry. If you are interested, contact Jen Ashby. Building & Grounds Leader: Mark Neely, [email protected] God has given us a great property to faithfully steward and are grateful for all the people who volunteer to make this happen. Thank you again to Landon Neely, Mark Neely, Andrew Spencer, Jeff Geraci, the Worship & Production Team, Boy Scouts, and many more for all the work they put into remodeling the sound room! It was all completed this month along with a church work day & the building looks great! LEADERSHIPStaff Mark Trinkl, Jen Ashby, Tim Allen, Linnea Allen, Melanie Neely, Karin Sauder & Dana Zetterberg Leader: Mark Trinkl, [email protected] The staff manages Neighborhood Church ministry teams. The Neighborhood Church staff are working hard and thriving. Jen Ashby, Executive Director of Ministries, is leading staff meetings, etc. during the season of Pastor Mark's sabbatical. Of special note, Karin Sauder, Kids Director/ Administrative Assistant began the Children's Ministry Leadership Certificate with the Christian & Missionary Alliance on April 25. For more information: https://cmalliancekids.com/certificate/ UPCOMING DATESMCCH Bagged Breakfast: May 15
LIFE Fundraiser Car Wash: May 15 MCCH Hot Meal: June 5 June Social: June 26 |
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