January 2008 edition
Evergreen-Lakeville, Evergreen-Bloomington, Evergreen-West, The Rock and The Urban Refuge are one church with many locations. Together, we are stronger than we could be apart. InTouch brings you a snapshot of news and events within our church family.
rejoice, remember, renew
Evergreen's 20th anniversary year
As we embark on 2008, Evergreen celebrates its 20th anniversary by rejoicing in what God has done, remembering the call of God in our lives, and renewing our commitment to follow Him with our whole heart. We're looking back to keep us moving forward. >>
ecc-west takes root to bear fruit
the opportunity to 'take root' in new hope
The surviving remnant of the house of Judah will again take root downward and bear fruit upward. 2 Kings 19:30 (NASB) God gave Evergreen-West this promise over three years ago while they were renting a school in Minneapolis, experiencing declining attendance and wondering what their future held. >>
renovations begin in bloomington
ECC-Bloomington's building is now officially a construction zone as Anderson Builders and scores of church volunteers work to make the renovations necessary to prepare the building for ministry use. Walls are coming down, carpeting is being replaced, paint colors are being selected and furniture is being ordered. >>
a new logo, a new vision
the urban refuge gets a new look
The Urban Refuge recently went through the process of changing its church logo. Through prayer and discussions about what we want our church location to be to its members, visitors, and the community, this new logo was born. >>
becoming faithwalkers
impact players for the kingdom of god
This December, Faithwalkers was attended by nearly 2,400 people from 67 churches. Main session speakers taught how a person could become an impact player in the kingdom of God—focusing on areas like desire, discipline, humility, love, unity, faith and obedience. With nearly 150 Rockers in attendance, the conference made a lasting impact. >>
