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Roseau Evangelical Covenant Church 
Thursday, July 19, 2018

RECC R&R Tent at the Roseau County Fair
is off to a Great Start!!
 
We are excited to announce that RECC's R&R Tent is up and running! Thank you, Tony Fichter and the many volunteers who helped ser it up on Sunday night!

Our Monday night potluck with the carnival workers was a huge success! Check out these awesome pictures from the potluck!





Be sure to stop by this week and see it. It's not too late to volunteer for a shift at the tent. Contact Pastor Steve if you would like to serve in this exciting ministry! 


We could use additional help on Friday for tear-down. Please be at the tent by 8pm if you can help.

Be sure to were your RECC t-shirt around the midway - the workers who came to the potluck recognize the shirts and like to thank us for the meal.

RECC AMPED VBS ~ July 22-26 from 6:00-8:00pm

Do you know what it means to live FULLY ALIVE in Jesus? This summer, your kids can experience AMPED, an awesome, one of a kind, nitro-filled VBS that will have your children living to the extreme for Christ. This program is for children from ages 4 through those who completed the 6th grade. 

Anyone who is now in 7th grade up to age 99 can volunteer as a VBS leader! You can be a part of the coolest VBS in town while having a ton of fun and leading children to know Christ on a whole new level. All volunteers ages 14 or older will need to complete our Safe Child Training course, and volunteers ages 18 or older will need to pass a background check. If you would like to volunteer, you may sign-up in the lobby or by contacting Juli Smedsmo

To register, print the registration form and return it to the Church Office.
For more information, contact 218.463.3420.

 

RECC T-Shirts are Here!

RECC's t-shirt are here!
These soft, pre-shrunk t-shirts are perfect to wear to RECC service events,
such as the Fair Tent Ministry, or just around town to let people know
our church is on the move to share the love and hope of Jesus! 

T-shirts are available for $12 each in children's sizes (S, M, L)
and Adult Sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL - other sizes available by request). 

Here is the front of the t-shirt:



Here is the back of the t-shirt:


 
Purchase your t-shirt in the lobby today!

Questions? 
Contact the Church Office.

Children & Family Ministries Events
 
Couples:  There’s still time to join the dating challenge! Go on 8 dates between now and September 21 and be eligible for fun prizes! For a “Cheap Date” kit, see Pastor Kecia.

August 1 - 7:00pm - Worship Night at the Gazebo
Come worship with us at the Gazebo on Wednesday, August 1 at 7:00pm. We’ll sing and hear stories of how God is moving!  Invite your friends and neighbors! Bring a camping chair or a blanket to sit on. Bug spray and cookies will be provided!​

August 6 - 6:30pm - Family Night at the Splash Pad
Hey families! Come cool off at the Roseau Splash Pad on Monday, August 6 at 6:30pm! We’ll have fun splashing in the cold water, shooting some hoops, and enjoying root beer floats!  See you there!

August 29    All Church Picnic and Baptism at the City Park
 
There will be NO regular Ignite meetings July 18 (Fair Week) or July 25 (VBS). 
 
Questions? 
Contact Pastor Kecia Stroot.
 
 
Upcoming F.U.E.L. Events

Wednesday, July 18 - No F.U.E.L. Youth Group
Most of our high school students will be at CHIC! Middle school students - Enjoy the fair! :)

Saturday, July 21 - 1:00pm - Bus Returns from CHIC!
The CHIC bus will return to the church parking lot by 1:00pm on Saturday, July 21. It may return sooner! Students will text parents when we are two hours away, so keep your phones handy!

Monday, July 23 - NO Middle School or High School "House"

Wednesday, July 25 - NO F.U.E.L. Youth Group
F.U.E.L. students are encouraged to serve at VBS this week!

Monday, July 30 - 6:30-7:30pm - Middle School "House"
This is an awesome small group for 7th-9th grade students! It meets at Bryan & Kristine's house (601 Third St. NW - white house by Hoilday).

Monday, July 30 - 8:00-9:00pm - High School "House"
This is an awesome small group for 10th-12th grade students! It meets at Bryan & Kristine's house (601 Third St. NW - white house by Hoilday).

Have questions? Need a ride?
Contact 
Bryan Dickson.

MUUUCE 2018
 

MUUUCE stands for “The Most Unbelievable, Ultimate, Urban, Camping Experience.” This high-energy, fast-moving, multi-day event is designed to give middle schoolers and junior highers a chance to connect with Christ and their peers.

MUUUCE will be held at Crossroads Covenant Church in Woodbury, MN on August 2 - 4, 2018. The cost of the weekend is $125. Students in 6th through 9th grade may attend. 

Click HERE for a registration form. The registration deadline is Wednesday, July 18. 

If your student is in 6th grade, contact Pastor Kecia for more information. 

If you student is in 7th-9th grade, contact Bryan


Bluewater Covenant Bible Camp
 
Bluewater Covenant Bible Camp offers an exciting environment that brings adults, youth and children into loving relationships with God and others through Jesus Christ. Due to the fact that some camps are full, please register directly with Bluewater for any remaining camps this summer. Also, once you're registered with Bluewater, contact the Church Office to confirm transportation to and from camp.
Gather 2018
 
The 133rd Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church, Gather 2018,  was held in Minneapolis, MN on June 21 - 23. Pastor Steve and Bryan and Kristine Dickson served as delegates from our congregation. Feel free to ask pastor steve, Bryan or Kristine about the meeting; they would love to share their experiences!
 
To review a Delegate Summary from the Annual Meeting, click HERE.
To view a video archive featuring events from the Annual Meeting, click HERE
RECC now offers online giving! Click on the link above and follow the on-screen instructions to make a safe, secure donation.
 
RECC News

Quarterly Congregational Meeting: All members and regular attenders of RECC are encouraged to attend the Quarterly Congregational Meeting on Tuesday, July 31, at 7:00pm. Yummy treats will be served! :)

RECC is Nut Free!: Due to the increasing number of folks with nut allergies, we're trying to be as "nut free" as we can be. We request that all food items brought into the church be nut free (this includes nut butters as well). Thank you!
 
Backpack Program: The Roseau Food Shelf is partnering with the Backpack Program to provide nutritious food to help needy children get through the summer months.  Students can be pick up food at 2:30pm on Thursdays at the District Conference Room at the school. While food donations are certainly appreciated, monetary gifts are best as the Food Shelf is able to obtain special pricing unavailable to the public. Monetary donations may be sent to Roseau Area Food Shelf (c/o Mavis Walhberg, Treasurer, 309 7th Ave SE, Roseau, MN 56751).

Usher Sign-up: Please sign up for the Sundays you can serve - signup sheet is in the lobby. At least two ushers are needed each Sunday. Contact Gregg Iverson: gregiver@marvin.com or Glen Johnson: glenojohnson@gmail.com.
 
Articles & MinutesUpdates on the ministries of our church and church board minutes can be found on our website.
 
 
Weekly Information
 
Click HERE for a link to this past Sunday's sermon.
Sermon Scriptures:
Luke 7:36-39​

https://www.biblegateway.com
 
Wondering what's going on at RECC this week?
Check out our website calendar: http://roseaucov.org/resources/events/calendar.
 
Contact Us
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If you would like an announcement in the eNewsletter or in the bulletin, please submit your request no later than Tuesday to secretary@roseaucov.org.






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