Around the District: April 2021
Events
Heart to Heart: April 17 & 24, 2021
We are inviting all pastor’s wives for our annual Heart to Heart meetings where we can come together to share a meal, get to know one another intentionally, and build each other up through prayer. This year, Lisa Scarrow would like to connect with you as pastors’ wives again and give you the opportunity to connect with other pastors’ wives in your area. This is an opportunity to engage with women who understand the joys and challenges of your important role. Lisa will be hosting these gatherings either in her home or at a nearby restaurant in your location. There will be a series of gatherings hosted based off of your location and this will also determine the date that you will meet.
Superior: April 17, 2021
Locations Invited: Aitkin, Bemidji, Bovey, Cass Lake, Duluth, Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Nashwauk, Northome, Remer, Spring Lake
Date: Saturday, April 17th, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Where: New Song Alliance Church 15 SE 3rd St, Grand Rapids, MN, United States
Metro SW: April 24, 2021
Locations Invited: Apple Valley, Arlington, Belle Plaine, Chaska, Eagan, Excelsior, New Prague, Northfield, Norwood Young America, St Bonifacius, St Peter, Waconia
When: Saturday, April 24th, 2021
TIme: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Where: Lisa Scarrow’s house (email Lisa for address)
If you have any questions about these gatherings, you can head to our event page for more information and to RSVP or email Lisa Scarrow at scarrowl@ncdcma.org. We hope to see you there!
Church Planting Sunday: May 2, 2021
The Alliance was birthed from one church planted in New York City in 1883. Today, more than 6.3 million people worship in 24,500 Alliance churches planted worldwide. Visit our Church Planting Sunday page to learn how you can be a part of this exciting movement!
General Council 2021: May 31-June 3, 2021
Register by April 30, 2021. Alliance Council 2021 will have a simplified look and feel this year. Programming will begin Monday and end Thursday night—a full day-and-a-half shorter than previous Councils—allowing participants to attend their Sunday home church services. Due to COVID-19 concerns and a desire to ensure the Alliance family’s safety, we’re unable to provide a quality exhibition experience this year (although digital resources will be available) nor a safe space for children’s events. We look forward to revisiting these activities at Council 2023. This year, there will be more opportunity to connect with other attendees as there will be no seminar blocks during Council 2021. Several workshops will be available Monday afternoon prior to the opening service that evening.Meanwhile, the world-renowned Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many and a perfect setting to pause and reflect on the Council 2021 theme, SACRED. Accredited and Corresponding delegates can attend at the same price, $189.
Where: Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee
When: Monday May 31- Thursday June 3, 2021
Cost:
Registration - $189
Lodging - $149 plus tax (includes resort fee), $17 per day for overnight guests (with in-out privileges)
NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Everyone is welcome to attend Council in person, however, due to COVID restrictions, registration for in-person attendance must be received by April 30, 2021. This applies to ALL delegate types. For more information on the speakers, schedule, and registration, please visit the Council Web Page.
Regional News
International Workers
To view a prayer update for the International Workers in the North Central District, click here.
District Chaplains
Submitted by Chaplain, Maj, Keith Beckwith MN Air National Guard, former Pastor of Cornerstone Community Church, Northfield, currently a federally licensed Chaplain with the National office. To view Keith’s April 2021 newsletter, click here.
Bible Quizzing
For more information, please visit the NCD Bible Quizzing website here.
The Month in Review
Changes in the District
Micah Siebert
Senior Pastor at Redwood Alliance Church as of March 16, 2021.
Nathan Phillips
Ordained through The River Alliance Church on March 16, 2021.
Edith Jenny Shea
Born on March 23, 2021 to Mark and Emily Shea.
Compassion Church
Planted on March 23, 2021 by Rob & Kelsey Bergfalk.
Visit Compassion Church’s website: https://www.compassionanoka.com/.
Homegoings
Kris Knudsen
Passed away on March 15, 2021.
Father of Kirk Knudsen (non-Alliance assignment in Mora, MN)