Blessed by Adoption
Description
Has your life been impacted by adoption? Join us as we gather to support and encourage one another in the various adoption stages. This will be a safe environment to discuss the hurdles and rewards of adoption and parenting. Come pray, network, share and learn with families that understand.
Where;
Rian & Jeanene Von Wald’s Home
1348 Wolf Circle
Lino Lakes, MN 55038
When:
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Jun 12th, Jul 17th, Aug 14th
Childcare Provided:
Please RSVP # of Children
Contacts:
Rian & Jeanene Von Wald
vonwaldjean@comcast.net
651.329.0774
Christy Simon
christysimon@edinarealty.com
612.309.3461
Church Planting – Dialogue & Dreaming
Description
Dreaming of planting a church someday? Come hang out with others who have the same dreams and passions. Together we’ll dream up life, talk shop, and start to realize what it might look like.
Where:
Dunn Bros. Coffee
228 Washington Ave
N Minneapolis
When
8:00 – 9:30AM
Wednesdays: Jun 6th, 30th
Jul 14th, 28th, Aug 11th, 25th
Contact
Paul Prins
paul@substancechurch.com
612.644.5528
Community Renewal Greater Twin Cities
Description
In partnership with Community Renewal International, this ministry com-bines a declaration and demonstration of the Gospel that meets spiritual and practical needs in North Minneapolis. www.wecaretwincities.org
Where
Email Melanie Leehy for Location and Times
When
Ongoing
Contact
Melanie & John Leehy
wecaretwincities@aol.com
651.646.8113
Compassionate Families
Description
Come join us as we head out into the community to serve those in need! This group will provide monthly opportunities for families of all diversities and kids of all ages to serve together. Our goal is to practice, teach, and model compassion with our children. Join us this summer for fellowship and fun with the senior community. Email or call Traci for times and locations and to RSVP.
Where:
See Facebook Group: “Compassionate Families – Substance Church”
When
Bingo – 2nd Sat each month
Jun 12th, Jul 10th, Aug 14th
Contact
Traci & Nick Buse
tracibuse@gmail.com
612.201.3758
English as a Second Language Subgroup
Description
Are you interested in teaching English as a second language? If you want to reach out to the community, join us each week as we not only offer free education to adults who want to learn English, but also help them grow spiritually. Teaching experience may be helpful, but is not required.
Where
Caribou Coffee
2111 Snelling Ave N
Roseville, MN 55113
When
7:00 – 9:00PM
Tuesdays, Jun 14th – Aug 17th
Contact(s)
Jenna Smith
jennaleesmith@gmail.com
612.978.3027
Amy Stoesz
amyestoesz@gmail.com
Ethiopian Church Plant Prayer Group
Description
Come pray with Omot and his family as they seek God’s direction and grace for their church plant set to launch in August, 2010 in Ethiopia.
Where
Substance Operations Center
2776 Cleveland Ave N
Roseville, MN 55113
When
3:30 – 4:30PM
Bi-weekly Saturdays starting Jun 12th
Contact(s)
Omot Aganya
aganyaomot@yahoo.com
763.783.3678
Gladness for Mourning
Description
This group was started by a simple, God-inspired phone conversation between grieving women with a heart to build a community of friends where encouragement and healing can take place in the area of Miscarriage, Stillbirth, SIDS (infant death), Infertility and Adoption challenges. Our goal: To gather together and connect with families who have faced similar loss and to share our stories and resources as we focus on the hope we have in Jesus. If you can’t make it to our group, please feel free to call or email us for prayer and incredible resources
Where
Contact Jen House for Details
When
7:30 – 9:30PM
Jun 17th, Jul 15th, Aug 19th
Contact(s)
Rebekah Heeg
rebekahheeg@gmail.com
763.528.3093
Jen House
House5848@gmail.com
507.993.8714
Global Day of Prayer – 90 Days of Blessing
Description
Come discover how being a blessings will richly bless you! Join adults & youth from throughout the metro area in being a blessing to North Minne-apolis with prayer walks, service projects, and outreaches. Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve meals, remodel and beautify buildings, bless through praying, and provide administrative support. We will be partnering with Joseph’s Hammer to coordinate service projects.
Where
North Minneapolis
When
Jun 7th – Aug 21st
Prayer Walks – Mon 7:00PM
Youth Alpha – Thursday Nights
Service Projects – Saturdays
Praise Rallys – May 24th & Aug 21st
Contact(s)
Melanie & John Leehy
marchpeace@aol.com
651.646.8113
www.wecaretwincities.org
www.globaldayofprayermn.com
Hospital Visitation Team
Description
This team is available to pray and minister to those who are in a health crisis, whether at home or in the hospital. Our goal is to offer prayer, comfort, and support. We will also pray for healing, salvation, or however the Holy Spirit leads in each situation.
Where
Contact Pete for Details
When
As needed
Contact(s)
Pastor Pete Morse
pete@substancechurch.com
612.293.9142
Hot Dogs & Frisbee Golf
Description
Do you like frisbee golf? Do you like hot dogs? Want to get connected? Come on out to Highland Park and find your new best friends! Bring some food to cook up and we’ll see you there!
Where
1200 Montreal Ave
St Paul, MN 55116
When
12:00-3:00PM
Saturdays
Contact(s)
Daniel Thunker
interndaniel@substancechurch.com
Pat Enyart
Enya0002@go.century.edu
Joseph’s Hammer
Description
We’re here to bless the people of Substance through carpentry, auto repair, painting, and general labor. If you’ve got skills, helps us out! If not, don’t worry about it. No experience is required, just hands and a willingness to serve alongside others. It might be your time to help us build each other up in Christ. If you are in need, let Nate know so we can be a blessing to you.
Where
Based: Nate & Michelle’s Home
1236 Upton Ave
N Minneapolis, MN 55411
Place of Service: Where Needed
When
Projects: 9:00Am – 3:00PM
Meetings: 1:00-2:00PM
Jun 5th, 19th, 26th
Jul 3rd, 10th, 24th
Contact(s)
Nathan Banker
Nathan.banker@gmail.com
952.215.7896
Ben Hartzell
Benzell86@hotmail.com
M.A.R.C.H. (Mobilizing and Releasing Caring Hearts, Inc)
Description
This ministry, led and directed by Melanie March Leehy, is dedicated to transforming lives and communities locally and globally by declaring and demonstrating the love of God for the whole person, and partnering with others who want to do the same. Summer activities include Global Day of Prayer/90 Days of Blessing, ministry in North Minneapolis and the State Fair Prayer Outreach.
Where
Email for Location and Times
When
See other subgroups in magazine
Contact(s)
Melanie & John Leehy
marchpeace@aol.com
651.646.8113
www.wecaretwincities.org
www.globaldayofprayermn.com
Mary’s Place
Description
Calling all you kids-at-heart! Mary’s Place needs us to come and be kids… with kids! The little girls just want to be loved and held, and the little boys just want to play sports and beat up on the guys! Mary’s Place has a hous-ing program for single mothers in transition from abusive relationships, homelessness, and poverty. There are kids that just need a lot of loving and want to hang out and play! Join the “Substance and Mary’s Place” Face-book group for more info.
Where
Mary’s Place
401 7th St N
Minneapolis, MN
When
See SOS Facebook Group
Or contact Erin Rischer
Contact(s)
Lee De Cleene
lcdmk@yahoo.com
920.544.1144
Erin Rischer
Aiers23@gmail.com
763.843.9301
Meals for New Moms
Description
Be a blessing by bringing a meal to a mom who has just had a baby. Calling all people: moms, dads, singles, college students– anyone that can pick up food and drop it off. Whether it’s take-out or a homemade meal – either is great for a family that has just had a baby. Please send your email address and I’ll forward information to you.
Where
All over the Metro
When
Ongoing
Contact(s)
Sarah Beth Seguin
sarahbethseguin@yahoo.com
763.442.0532
Parenting with Purpose Outreach Ministry
Parenting with purpose is a non-profit organization that matches children of prisoners with caring Christian adult mentors. If you are interested in mentoring regularly/occasionally, providing transportation for children to see a parent in prison, or to attending our once a month support group, please call Mike or Kerri Kautz for information on dates, times and locations.
Where
TBD
When
TBD
Contact(s)
Mike & Kerri Kautz
SALT: Somali Adult Literacy Training
Do you have a heart to serve your neighbors, teach English or minister cross-culturally? At SALT, volunteers are given the opportunity to form friendships with Somali men and women to share Christ’s love.
Where
288 N Hamline Ave
St Paul, MN
When
6:00-8:00PM
Weekly: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Contact
Dave Pestel
651.468.1876
Stephanie Morgan
651.270.430
SOS- Saints of Service
Do you have a passion for reaching out to those in need? Do you want to make your life count by building the kingdom of God instead of your own? Do you want to impact our community for eternity? Now is the time to reach out and touch the lives of suffering humanity created in the image of God! “Whoever is kind to the needy honors God.” Proverbs 14:31. SOS will be partnering with local organizations to embrace and serve those in need throughout the Twin Cities.
Where
See SOS (Saints of Service) on Facebook or contact us to stay updated on service opportunities!
When
TBD
Contact
Erin Rischer
763.843.9301
