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Trunk-or-Treat:
Saturday, October 27 | 5:00-7:00pm | St. Anthony Park Campus
We will be celebrating fall by throwing a party right in the parking lot at our St. Anthony Park Campus. There will be food trucks, a bouncy house, and trunk-or-treating (trick-or-treating out of festively decorated car trunks). Something for everyone! Sign up here!
Chili Cook-off for Youth Missions:
Sunday, November 4 | 10:45am | Roseville Campus
Sign up ahead of time to reserve a spot in the cookout and bring your best chili recipe -see if you can beat our current champion title holder, Pastor Whitney! Come after the service that day and cast your vote, eat some delicious chili and cornbread AND watch the Vikings game! Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054FAEAC22A31-bring
Dedication of our 2018 Holy Hammers/ Twin City Habitat for Humanity house:
Thursday, October 18 | 6:00pm
Where: Ceremony will take place at: 717 Geranium Ave. E., St. Paul. Bring your families and celebrate with the new homeowners, Ying Yang and Kou Lee! Tour the Home! Enjoy Delicious Refreshments! Visit with Habitat Staff and Fellow Holy Hammers Volunteers! Thank you to everyone for your hard work, donations, and support for our Holy Hammers project. Please join us at the October 18 dedication and celebration!
Wednesday Night Meals: Everyone is welcome! We especially look forward to seeing those who come for choir and bell rehearsals and Wednesday night youth activities. You can sign up online [click here] or at the Connection Point. If you are able to volunteer with serving and clean-up you get to eat free! Meals are $4.00 with advance sign up or $5.00 at the door. Ages 4 and younger eat free. $20.00 family cap.
Personal Prayer:
Wednesdays | 5:30pm -8:30pm | Roseville campus
The Roseville Campus chapel will be open for personal prayer and meditation from 5:30pm -8:30pm Wednesday evenings beginning September 12. Feel free to stay a few minutes or as long as you wish, but we hope you will refresh your spirit and center yourself in Christ during this time. Pray for yourself and your loved ones, for our church, our community, our country, and our world. Let prayer guide you through the days and weeks ahead. “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” (Psalm 34:8). Questions? Please contact Bonnie Bougie / bougiebj [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
The 500 Card Club: Friday, October 19 | 7:00-9:00 pm. New players are always welcome, whether you know the game or want to learn. Contact Carol Gilson, 612-201-4468, cegccp [AT] cs [DOT] com or Thelma Boeder, 651 489-2604, ballingerboeder [AT] gmail [DOT] com for details.
FLAMES class meets Sunday, October 21 at 8:30 AM in Asbury 2. Flames are teens and adults with intellectual disabilities. For more information, contact Donna Draeger | 651-633-7644 or Debby Newman | DebbyAndEve [AT] gmail [DOT] com
A BeFriender Ministry information session will be held on Sunday, October 21 at 11am in the Roseville Campus chapel. Come and learn about this wonderful listening/visiting ministry! We’ll discuss training, expectations and hear from an experienced BeFriender about the time spent with their friend.
Bringing Faith to Life Breakfast:
Thursday October 25 | 7:00am - 9:00am | Mount Zion Temple located at 1300 Summit Ave in Saint Paul.
This is a fundraiser for the programs sponsored by Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul. Centennial has participated in many of their programs and is a sponsor of the organization. Staff, volunteers, and participants will share their experiences. You are invited to attend this event to learn of what wonderful things they do for people in the greater Saint Paul area. Please contact: Curt Grumbell | cagumbrell [AT] comcast [DOT] net | David Howd | dhowd522 [AT] msn [DOT] com
Searchers Book Club October:
Thursday, October 25 | 7:00pm-8:30pm | Roseville Campus
We are reading The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantu. The author abandons his Mexican Border Patrol as he realizes the dehumanizing effect of his duties. He recognizes the extent of the violence it wreaks on both sides of the line.
Pumpkin Party:
Sunday, October 28 after worship and FaithWalk we are having a Pumpkin Party for all ages. There will be Halloween bingo for all ages to play together (kids really like playing with older adults!) and a few other activities. Special fall taste treats, too! Come for the fun and fellowship!
Feed My Starving Children Food Packing Event:
Friday, November 9 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids
Centennial’s Children and Family Ministry Team invites everyone (children must be at least 5 years old) to help pack food at Feed My Starving Children in Coon Rapids. FMSC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals to children worldwide. Limited spots are available and must be reserved in advance. Please reserve your place on the Feed My Starving Children website at https://volunteer.fmsc.org/Register/Group/JoinGroup.aspx?gid=1518280#.W6eufGhKjcc Questions? Contact Melissa Wagner | melissawagner [AT] mac [DOT] com
Respite Q&A Session:
Tuesday November 13 | 10am - 11:30 am | Roseville Campus
Respite is short-term relief that allows caregivers to attend to matters other than caring for their loved one. Come and learn about our group and in-home respite programs by meeting with Lyngblomsten staff who will provide a brief overview of volunteer opportunities, a chance to observe The Gathering (our group respite program) in action and a time to ask questions. The next session will be Tuesday November 13, 10-11:30 am here at Centennial. To register or for more information: Lyngblomsten Volunteer Services 651.632.5406 or volunteer [AT] lyngblomsten [DOT] org
High School and Flames Outreach Project (Preparing Gift Bags) meets November 14 at 6:30pm in Linden Court area. Flames are teens and adults with intellectual disabilities. For more information, contact Donna Draeger | 651-633-7644 or Debby Newman | DebbyAndEve [AT] gmail [DOT] com
FLAMES class meets Sunday, November 18 at 8:30 AM in Asbury 2. Flames are teens and adults with intellectual disabilities. For more information, contact Donna Draeger | 651-633-7644 or Debby Newman | DebbyAndEve [AT] gmail [DOT] com
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