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Alpha | Minnetrista Fall 2024

Minnetrista

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When:

Monday at 6:00 PM

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In Person

Childcare Available:

Yes

Leader

Steve Horn

Alpha is an intentional place where we can have honest and open conversations about life’s biggest questions. Whether you’ve been a Christian for a long time, you’re new to faith, or exploring Christianity, Alpha is a safe place where you can ask questions and get answers. Each week we will share a meal together as we discuss our topic for the night. Everyone is welcome and no questions are off-limits. Childcare will be provided on a limited basis. This is a 10-week group that will meet in the Main Auditorium beginning on Monday, September 23, and will end on Monday, November 25.

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Couples and Family Small Group

Eagan

Sunday at 8:00 PM • Virtual

Looking to find community and connect with others in a similar stage of life? Join us as we connect as couples online over zoom twice a month. They say raising kids takes a village and who better than surround yourself with other believers who can encourage and speak truth into your life and marriage. Join us as we dig into different bible studies to grow in our knowledge of God's Word, parenting skills and marriage. We have found that this is a great way for families to get connected with others without the excuse of no childcare. Put them to bed and hop online! (Sometimes we've got a few kids that join their parents when bedtime is a challenge) We will be trying to meet a couple times a small group season in person for family or men/women's fellowship times. Please have each spouse register for the group. Look forward to having you join us! Our group meets over zoom twice a month. We found last year when having to do our group over zoom that it actually worked well for families with little kids to find community in this way (just put your kids to bed and hop on your computer). We will be trying to meet a couple times a small group season in person for family fellowship times. Please have each spouse register for the group. Look forward to having you join us!

Leader

Arianne Richards

Adult

The Book of Malachi

Crosstown

Thursday at 7:00 PM

Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament - but not of the Hebrew Bible. Let's take a walk through the book and hear what the prophet had to say to a people who had returned to exile and weren't experiencing what they had expected and blamed Yahweh. This will be a verse by verse study with teaching and plenty of time for discussion and Q&A.

Leader

Mark Williams

Women

Jenna & Arianne’s Small Group

Eagan

Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Come join us as we study God's word together. This group is for ladies looking to dive deeper into God's Word and build community among women at the Eagan campus. We will go year round- taking breaks during the Sisterhood seasons. We hope you will join us as we do life together.

Leader

Jenna Carlson

Adult

Jim’s Small Group

Woodbury

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus and connect to others. We will read and study the Bible together. I can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Jim Crawmer

Promise Principle

Promise Principle for Couples

Faribault

Monday at 6:30 PM

This group is a "join at anytime" Bible study specifically for couples. Marriage mirrors God’s covenant relationship with His people. Applying biblical principles to our marriages helps us to have a solid foundation for our families. "A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken." (Ecclesiastes 4:12) The goal of this group is to encourage husbands and wives to meditate on the Bible as couples throughout the week and then come together to share what God is revealing to us as it pertains to our marriage. We will have a time of fellowship and snacks at 6:30 and then move into the Promise Principle format from 7:00 - 8:00 for our weekly study. There will be no formal childcare but kids are welcome!

Leader

Nancy Swedin

Women

Brittany Carson’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Thursday at 6:30 PM

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus, and connect to others. We will read the Bible together following River Valley's SOAP method. We can't wait to get to know you! We will be going through a take-ground study guide that follows the vision for our church for this year! After we are done with the six weeks we will continue to study the Bible together.

Leader

Brit Carson

Adult

The Blessed Life | Curt & Louise Cain

Minnetrista

Thursday at 6:30 PM

A blessed life with God isn't a trouble-free life. Amid life's ups & downs we can live with a revelation that God is good & we are blessed. Even in the middle of a challenge or trial, you have access to God's blessing. Join us for a group study on generosity. Please purchase the book, The Blessed Life by Robert Morris, we will have free study guides available for you. If you have any questions please call Curt at 651.239.9650 or email at curtecain@gmail.com. This small group will be studying God's word together, encouraging one another, loving one another, praying for one another and building relationships.

Leader

Curt Cain

MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Larry Johnson & Taylor Anderson

Eagan

Tuesday at 6:30 PM

You are welcome here! This is a "join at any time" men's group. If you are looking for a deeper connection with God, this group is for you. God desires that we overcome being ruled by our thoughts and feelings, which are highly influenced by our circumstances — family, work, health, or temptation. 2 Peter 1:3–4 tells us that we can actually do this! It comes from learning to respond to God's promises in His Word and through prayer. This is the purpose of The Promise Principle Men's Small Groups. Whether you’re still exploring faith in Christ, or you have been a Christian for many years, you’ll experience what we believe Jesus meant when He called His disciples to change the world by discovering and responding to His promises, truths, and commands. Read more about The Promise Principle and see our weekly reading plan here: http://leaders.rivervalley.org/promise

Leader

Larry Johnson

Serve Our Community

Serve Our Community | Union Gospel Mission | Woodbury

Woodbury

Join us as we serve meals with The Union Gospel Mission on the first and third Sundays of each month from 5:00pm-7:00pm! You can park anywhere in our lot, even in spots designated as staff only. You can enter through the Bethel Hotel entrance and our front desk staff will direct you to our kitchen area. Once you arrive in the kitchen, our kitchen staff will give instructions on how to serve the meal. We will provide everything you need, and our kitchen staff will be present the entire time to help and support you. Here are some other things to be mindful of: - Wear closed-toed shoes - Make sure clothing covers the chest, shoulders, underarms, torso, and knees - Hairnets (provided by UGMTC) or hat (brought by the volunteer) - Gloves and aprons (provided by UGMTC) Here is a helpful resource, https://volunteers.ugmtc.org/faq

Leader

Diane Donatell

MenPromise Principle

The Promise Principle | Peter Deuth

Eagan

Tuesday at 6:30 AM

Leader

Mike Watson

Adult

Ellie and Marisel’s Group

Online

Tuesday at 7:00 PM • Virtual

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus and connect to others. We will read the Bible together following River Valley's SOAP method. We can't wait to get to know you!

Leader

Ellie Ilunga

Men

Iron Sharpeners

Crosstown

Friday at 6:30 AM

Come together as men Friday mornings from 6:30 to 7:30 AM. As iron sharpens iron, we sharpen each other through studying the Bible and discussing how we apply it to our lives today. Just bring a Bible!

Leader

John Farinacci

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