CenterPoint Church

"Let's all seek God to show us where He is working around us and what He is about to do.  The revelation He gives then becomes your invitation to join Him.  How exciting is that!     'Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.  Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him, endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.  Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful man, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.'  .....Hebrews 12:1,2

We had another great field trip...this time to Eagle Brook Church in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.  It's fun to talk together and to think about God's plan for CenterPoint Church. We always have alot of fun after the service  when we stop for lunch.  We'll plan another trip the end of May or early June.  Stay tuned....

We've been praying that we would all begin to feel a fresh wind as God begins to draw people to Himself, and as He calls workers to serve the lost by becoming part of the CenterPoint Church Launch Team. We're hearing almost every day from those who sense the tug of God to be part of what He will be doing in and through CenterPoint.

Matthew 9:37 says, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.  Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers in his harvest." Is God asking you to be a worker in the harvest?  Here in the St. Croix Valley, over 70% of the people do not have a church home.  They are the harvest. The wind is beginning to blow....

In Christ,  Pastor Dick

Have you heard the forecast for Saturday?  SNOW!!  How about that?

Due to the wet conditions and cooler temperatures, the kite flying/hotdog barbecue is being postponed and rescheduled for NEXT Saturday, May 3rd.  The schedule will remain the same.  Please pray for blue skies and warmer temperatures.  We hope to see you then! 

Naomi Dorothy Neuman was brought into the world last evening, April 23rd, at 10:16PM.  She is 21 inches long and weighs 8lbs.8 oz.  Congratulations to Bob & Amy, as well as to Naomi's sister and brother, Claire and Luke!  Naomi's middle name means, "Gift from God", and that she is! Naomi is only 14 hours old in this picture.  Please pray for Bob and Amy as they begin to raise their little gift from God!

On Saturday, April 26th, we're praying that the weather cooperates for our kite flying afternoon in St. Croix Falls.  We'll be meeting from 1:30PM to 3:30PM on one of the school fields...just look for the kites!!  After that, we'll meet at the Lion's Club Park (on Hwy 87 about one mile north of the old cinema building in St. Croix Falls) for a hotdog barbecue at 4:00PM.  Please join us!  It sounds like it might be more chilly than it has been, so make sure to bring a coat.  We hope to see you then!

On Sunday, April 27th, we're going to make a quick trip to visit Eagle Brook Church in Lino Lakes.  If you'd like to come along, let's meet at the parking lot across from the Video Den/Lucky Panda in Osceola around 10AM.  The service begins at 11AM, so we'll want to leave around 10:15AM.  These field trips help to prepare us for the launch...AND it's so much fun to be together, and worship God together! We'll be carpooling, so let us know if you're coming.

     Believing in the incredible power of prayer, Tuesdays are being designated/dedicated as a day of Prayer and Fasting for individuals God is calling to participate in the vision and formation of  the ministry of CenterPoint Church .


Sandy Erickson

 We're hearing a rumble… and a whisper. The rumble we're hearing is the sound of CenterPoint Church getting ready for the countdown. It’s already starting to pick up steam and we haven’t even had our first official Launch Team meeting yet! The regional impact potential is both exciting and scary. We believe that God is even using what negative talk there may be to draw some additional attention. It’s so thrilling to join Him in what He’s doing in the St. Croix Valley!

That’s where the whisper comes in. So many people we've talked to have, like us, heard the whisper of God in this endeavor. Hearing God whisper to our hearts and minds what He wants us to do… and then obeying Him in whatever He asks. So many have already stepped up to the plate and said to God, “Whatever… wherever… whenever… I’m ready.” We're going to ask you to be praying and listening to God as we prepare for our first Launch Team meeting that will be announced soon. There will be opportunities of service mentioned that, we believe, God desires to have covered by people willing to listen to His whisper and obey. So let’s listen to His whisper, let’s obey, and let’s be part of the rumble! Rumble is infinitely better than grumble… don’t you think?

In Christ,  Pastor Dick

Mark your calendars for the upcoming kite flying gathering that we've scheduled for Saturday, April 26th.  Bring your family, a kite, and friends!  We'll be meeting at the St. Croix Falls High School field from 1:30PM to 3:30PM. 

At 4:00PM, we'll be meeting at the Lions Club Park just off of the St. Croix River, north of St. Croix Falls for a hot dog barbecue. 

We'll also be announcing some important dates to put on your calendar, and an invitation to join the Launch Team for CenterPoint Church.   

Questions...or need directions?  Call Julie @ 294-1833 

We had a great trip to Horizons Community Church in Ham Lake, Minnesota.  Each time we visit a church, we learn new things.  After the service, we stopped in Forest Lake for brunch and discussed those things we'd like to incorporate into CenterPoint, and those things we'd do differently.  Most of all it was just a lot of fun being together.  We're going to try to arrange a field trip each month.  We want to take advantage of this time that we have to do some "research" together before we launch!

Maybe next time, YOU can be the one who climbs a tree...or perhaps you'd like to build a tower of french fries!

Dick will be starting up a new Bible study for men starting Tuesday morning, April 8th.  It will be taking place at Dick & Julie's house, from 6:00AM-7:00AM.  If another day of the week or possibly an evening study works better, please let Dick know by e-mailing him @ denerson1@hotmail.com, or calling him at 294-1833. 

 

This coming Sunday, April 6th, we'll be taking a field trip to Ham Lake, Minnesota, to attend Horizons Community Church.  If you would like to join us, we'll be meeting at the parking lot across from the Video Den in Osceola.  We plan to carpool, so if we can be set to leave at 8AM, that would be great!  The service begins at 9AM.  After the service, we'll plan to stop in Forest Lake for brunch, to enjoy fellowshipping together, and to discuss what we observed at the service.  If you're planning on joining us, could you please let us know so that we don't leave without you?  Call us at our home, 294-1833.  We really hope that you can come along!!