June 6, 2019
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
For those who don’t know me, hello! My name is Morgan. I just graduated from TCU with a Bachelor’s in Strategic Communication and Studio Art. In the fall, I will be moving to Georgia to start training for my full time job as an Armor Officer in the U.S. Army.
I grew up in Burnsville and attended Faith Covenant most of my early life, and my family moved to Restoration when the church began. Since then we have all been active serving within the church community.
Throughout college I became much more independent in my faith. Experiencing spirituality changes when you move so far away from home—for me, it meant creating my own meaning and practice in fostering a relationship with God. I attended many different services, varying in both denomination and location, (one even in the middle of a forest) and each unlocked a new truth for me about what it means to be a believer.
Within the last four years of my life I experienced both my greatest sorrows and greatest joys. I can’t say that I know exactly what to make of all of it yet, but I can say that nothing has brought me further along my journey than the feelings and growth that these extremes create. God knows this; he pushes us past our limits, and through this (through him) we find our purpose—and thus, our peace.
With Joy,
Morgan
Restoration Students Update
On behalf of the Students Director Search Team and Restoration’s Leadership Team, we want to welcome Daniel Morgenstern as our new Restoration Students Director.
One thing that became extremely clear to our search team as well as a panel of students, is that Daniel loves and has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and he desires for others to know Jesus and experience the Love of Christ. Daniel grew up on the mission field in Ukraine, where his parents planted churches. Later, his family relocated to Apple Valley, MN where he attended Eastview High School. He studied at North Central University in Minneapolis and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and a minor in Biblical Studies. For the past seven years, Daniel has been serving in the National Guard, and although he is currently deployed, he returns in July and is ready to jump into life and ministry with Restoration and students.
Meal Train for Roeller Family
Please keep the Roeller family in your prayers during this busy time and praise God for a healthy mom and baby. We welcome the Restoration family to support and bless them by providing meals. A Meal Train site has been set-up between the dates of May 24-June 13. Please sign-up through this link: MEAL TRAIN.
*THIS SUNDAY*
Celebrating Graduates
On Sunday, June 9, we’ll recognize Restoration's graduating high school, college and graduate school students with a prayer of blessing during service followed by a cake reception after the worship service.
*NEW*
Annual Vision Meeting – June 23
Friends and members of Restoration, please stay after the worship service Sunday, June 23 for our church’s annual vision meeting. Learn what God’s doing here at Restoration and how we’ve seen Him move in the past year. The leadership team will share the way our church is working towards His vision. They'll also tell how we'll fund the next fiscal year, announce new members, and members will vote on the 2018-19 budget. Child care will be provided. Contact LeadershipTeam@restorationcov.org with questions or for more information.
*NEW*
VBS Sunday – June 30
We’re “powered up” to celebrate the close of VBS with a fun Sunday of hot dogs, sno-cones, and other special surprises the kids will learn about during the week of VBS. Join us during our regularly scheduled worship at 10am as the VBS kids lead us in worship with songs they learned. Additionally, there will be an opportunity for our church to match the funds the kids raised at VBS. Over the past three years, Restoration has used the money raised by our VBS kids to buy shoes and backpacks for Westview Elementary families who need them. We're hoping to beat last year's numbers! Here's how you can help – bring cash or check to our VBS Sunday celebration. Thanks in advance for your help with this great outreach to our community. Contact ChrystineVilhauer@restorationcov.org
*NEW*
Summer Sip & Social – July 14
All women of Restoration are encouraged to invite a friend and attend our Summer Sip & Social on Sunday, July 14 from 6:30-8:30pm at Kerry Stok's home in Apple Valley. This relaxed evening of refreshments on the deck is all about creating space for fun and fellowship for Restoration ladies and friends. Contact Kara for the address kararasmussen@restorationcov.org.
Baptism and Dedication at Restoration
Did you know Believer Baptism is a picture of how Jesus has changed your life and a response to God’s redeeming love for us? If God has been working in your life, have you considered being baptized? We will do believer baptisms at our outdoor worship service on Sunday, August 25. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact MatthewGoerdt@restorationcov.org. If you are interested in having a child dedicated or baptized, please contact ChrystineVilhauer@restorationcov.org or contact the church office.
Serve in Church
Please pray about and consider serving in one of the areas of critical need within our church. Whether you’re already serving or considering where you can best bless our church, thank you for sharing your much needed gifts! Look for a list of additional serving opportunities on our website at HERE and at the Info Table in the lobby on Sundays. Please feel free to contact the person in charge of the area in which you’re most gifted or interested.
Join the Setup Team
Are you a behind-the-scenes type of person ready to serve alongside other men and women at Restoration? Do you know someone who could serve in this capacity? If you're willing to move chairs, do light lifting, and set up the stage and worship area once a month on Sunday mornings, then you'd be a valuable asset on the set up team. At Restoration, the set up team creates the environment where people can encounter God. Michael Van Dyken, the team leader, is looking for volunteers to to serve. To learn more, contact him through setup@restorationcov.org.
Small Groups
Many of our small groups take a break over the summer months. However there are a couple of groups that continue to meet. The Men’s Group meets weekly on Saturday mornings at 7am at the Ministry Center and the Second Stage Group meets biweekly Sundays nights at 6pm in host homes. Both groups are open to join at anytime. There are also several connection opportunities for men, women, and families throughout the summer. For more information about these opportunities or if you’re interested in joining or starting a small group, Kara would love to talk to you! Contact kararasmussen@restorationcov.org.
SUNDAY
Second Stage Life Group
Every other Sunday, 6:00-8:00pm at the Klatts' home
Studying the current sermon series
Led by Dick & Patte Klatt
Families of Youth Life Group (lunch)
2nd Sunday of the month, Noon-2:00pm
at the AV Culver's on Galaxie Ave on June 9
Led by Janice Svaren
SATURDAY
Men's Bible Study Group
Saturdays at 7am at the Ministry Center
Studying the Book of Ruth
Led by Chad White
Pray or Receive Prayer
Are you gifted at prayer or do you have a prayer request that you’d like to share with our prayer team? We believe in the power of prayer and know that God is listening. We would love to pray for you. If you’re interested in joining the prayer team or have any prayer requests, send them to our prayer team at prayer@restorationcov.org
*NEW DATE*
Prayer Meeting – June 25
We were thrilled to have such a great turnout at our last prayer meeting! Because of the great participation, we’re planning to have our next prayer meeting on a Tuesday as well. Join us as we lift up needs within our church and around the world and pray with faith that the Lord will help us in every area of our lives! We will meet from 7-9pm on Tuesday, June 25 at the Ministry Center. We would love to see you there! Contact MaryBeshara@restorationcov.org with questions.
RESTORATION KIDS
Contact: ChrystineVilhauer@restorationcov.org
Play & Pray
Upcoming Dates: June 12 | July 10, 24 | August 7, 21
Looking to connect with other parents and kids this summer? Parents, bring your kids, your friends, and your friends' kids to Apple Grove Park (by the fire station at CR42 and Hayes) from 9:30-11:30am. The kids enjoy themselves at the park while the grown-ups talk about the things going on in their lives and share prayer requests. Play and Pray mornings are an easy way to be in community with each other during the summer months. Contact: ChrystineVilhauer@restorationcov.org
VBS 2019
Get ready to Power Up! Are you ready to raise your game? Get ready to change the world because God’s power gives us everything we need to do just that. Mark your calendars and invite your friends to join us June 24-28 from 9-11:30am at Apple Valley Baptist, 964 Garden View Drive, Apple Valley. Register online HERE
What We're Learning in June
Preschoolers
Have you ever played PAC-MAN? The best part of that game is eating the large power pellets. Pac-Man immediately powers up, and then you can do anything. The bad guys can’t get you! You can eat them and earn bonus points doing it! It’s awesome! Feeling like we can do anything is a pretty great feeling.
We may not have power pellets lying around that we can eat to power up, but we do have another power source—a real power source that gives us the power to do everything God wants us to do. His name is Jesus. And, He is AMAZING! We are going to Power Up through the next two months with the hope of creating a super fun and engaging experience for preschoolers to learn about the fruit of the spirit—what happens when we are connected to Jesus, the real source of power.
“I can do everything by the power of Christ.” Philippians 4:13, NIrV
Elementary
God created us in His image, and He sent His Son, Jesus, to show us the way to live. He also knew we would need help; that’s why He sent us the Holy Spirit. With the power of the Spirit, we can produce fruit that points others to Jesus. Every month, kids discover something about God’s character and how they can reflect or respond to that character because they are created in God’s image. We call those LifeApps. And this summer we’re discovering how several of these Life-Apps show up specifically in what the Apostle Paul calls the fruit of the Spirit.
“The fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself.” Galatians 5:22-23a NIrV
RESTORATION STUDENTS
Contact: students@restorationcov.org
*NEW*
Restoration Students Summer Nights
Restoration Students Summer Nights will kick off with Kiddie Pool Kickball on Wednesday June 12, 6:30-8:30pm at the Stoks’ House. It will look similar to what you see in THIS VIDEO. Students entering grades 6-12 please bring friends and don’t forget your swimwear! More dates to come!
Summer Middle School Group
Students going into grades 6-9 this Fall begin Sunday mornings in the worship service then they meet in the café for discussion and activities that complement the Sunday morning message. Contact students@restorationcov.org
DATES: June 16 | July 21 | August 4, 18
*NEW*
MUUUCE
Students entering grades 6-9, join us for MUUUCE (Most Unbelievable Ultimate Urban Camping Experience) on August 1-3. This is an unforgettable, spiritual, high-energy three days of chaos, Valleyfair, live worship, food, and fun with hundreds of middle school students and leaders from all over the Northwest Conference. Invite your friends to this event! We also welcome adults willing to help lead. Cost is $125/person. Registration forms and payments are due Sunday, July 15. Forms can be downloaded below or picked up at the information table on Sundays. Contact students@restorationcov.org for RSVP and questions.
Join the Students Team
Do you have a passion for working with students? Are you interested in serving Restoration through our Wednesday Night Student Groups? We would love to hear from you! The students team is looking for adult men and women who would like to get involved in being a part of our team. We welcome anyone who loves God and loves the idea of working with students. Contact students@restorationcov.org