PAINTBALL – Saturday, May 19

Nothing builds bonds like blasting each other with little paint-filled plastic projectiles! Open to men and women. Contact Jeremy for details.

MARRIAGE SEMINAR – Saturday, May 23

Mary Lakner is offering a free marriage seminar at the church office from 7:00 – 9:00 pm on Wednesday, May 23. Singles, dating couples, engaged couples, and married couples are all invited! Contact Mary for details.

PARK PLAY GROUP – June 19, July 17, August 14

Meet and connect with other ECC parents while your kids play at a local park!
Contact Rachel Berndt for details.

MEN’S BWCA CANOE TRIP – August 15 – 19

The cost is just $95 per person for permit, supplies, transportation, and Thursday breakfast – Sunday breakfast. Contact Keith Myrmel email or by calling 651-208-0160 to learn more.

BUSY MOM’S MEAL SWAP – Monthly

Interested in connecting with other moms and coming home with up to 11 ready-made meals? Contact Danielle Steiner for details.

FAMILY PLAY GROUP – Every other Tuesday morning

For moms or dads with kids preschool and younger. Rebecca Marr hosts the group at her home in Vadnais Heights.

TASTE OF THE TWIN CITIES – Monthly

Join us for a night out at an ethnic restaurant. Open to anyone ready and willing to stop outside their taste comfort zone. Contact Tim Anderson for more details.

YOUNG ADULTS GROUP – Second Sundays

Contact Heidi Luhmann for details.

SPRING EVENTS & SMALL GROUPS

We have other great opportunities to connect that aren’t listed in Sunday’s bulletin. Pick up a copy of the new brochure at the Connection Table after a service.

SERVE LOCALLY – Help hungry families

Every time you buy groceries, remember to pick up something to share. Donations for our local food shelf can be placed on the table near the fireplace.

SERVE IN CITY WITH URBAN HOMEWORKS – June 16 & November 10

Urban Homeworks perpetuates the hope of Jesus Christ through dignified housing, a strategic network of good neighbors and innovative community development. Partner with them on one of their projects. Contact Ashley Hyatt for details.

SERVE IN MEXICO@EMMANUEL CHILDREN’S HOME – July 7- 14

Tim Anderson will be leading trips to Juarez, Mexico in July. Registration deadline is May 4. No special talents are necessary, but we could use a few people with fix-it skills. If interested, contact Tim Anderson.

SERVE IN HAITI – March 2013

Begin praying about joining us in Haiti next spring. Details coming soon.