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Dear Restoration Family,

Matthew 1:23 NIV The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”).

The Christmas season is upon us! Christians have gathered for centuries to wonder, wait and worship Immanuel—God with us together. I’m so thankful we have been able to gather more consistently over this year with more people vaccinated (and even boosted).

Our Kids Christmas program (12/19 at 5:15pm) and Christmas Eve celebration (12/24 at 5pm) historically attract a higher number of guests, and specifically, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. We welcome you to join us in-person or online. In addition, we also know the next two weeks will likely include more family and social gatherings. These are good things in an enduring season of distance, division and disruption.

We also know in our state the hospitals are stretched and stressed and the Minnesota Department of Health has shared these guidelines for holiday gatherings.

In keeping the focus on Christ, you are welcome and invited to attend our holiday events. We want to celebrate Christ together. We will not require, but will provide face coverings at these services, and we welcome you to wear them. No pressure and no judgment—again our focus is on Immanuel—God with us and our unity in Him.

Please reach out to the leadership team or myself if you have any questions or concerns.

With much hope,
Pastor Rob

December 19, 5:15 PM Kids Christmas Program
December 24, 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Celebration
December 26 Sabbath Sunday: no gathering
January 2, 1:00-3:00 PM Sunday Funday: details and location coming soon

Finance Report

Greetings Restoration! As we approach the end of the year we wanted to present you with a picture of our finances up to the end of November 2021. We want to thank you for being faithful in supporting the mission and ministry of Restoration. Your tithes and gifts have extended beyond the doors of our physical building to the lives of so many people. If you have any questions about the finances listed below, please contact Don Braaten, Leadership Team Finance Liason.

If you would like to participate in worship through tithing you can give through our website, texting any dollar amount to 84321 or by mailing a check to the office at 12156 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337.

November Finance Report (As of November 30, 2021)
Total Income: $21,220.90
Total Expenses: $20,853.16
Net: $367.74

Other designated Giving
Designated Receipts
Future Building Fund Giving $ 432.32
Every Meal/Sheridan Story $ 75.07
Total $ 507.39

November Giving: $4,612 under budget.
November Expenses $5,030 under budget.

2021-2022 Summary
Total Income: YTD: $144,375.46 Budget: $129,166.69
Total Expenses: YTD $118,059.56 Budget: $125,916.48
Net: $ 26,315.90 **

** - includes giving received to the building fund for the current fiscal year.
Future Building Fund for fiscal year 2021-2022: $27,357.72
Future Building Fund (as of November 30, 2021) $73,068.86

Kids Christmas Program

Invite your friends and family to join us at 5:15pm on December 19 as the kids usher us into an evening of worship that will help brighten your Christmas season. Pastor Rob shares the stage with the children of Restoration Kids as they retell the Christmas story and remind us that Christ's presence is the real gift of the season.