Happenings
August
Events
BAPTISM – AUG. 24
Are you ready to take this important step in your spiritual journey? Contact Deb Raab for more information (draab@thedoor.org) or click here to sign up by Saturday, August 23.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
KIDS & STUDENTS VOLUNTEER INFO. MEETINGS – AUG. 24
Sarah Pederson | Spederson@thedoor.org
KIDS VOLUNTEER KICK-OFF – AUG. 20, 24 & 26
We would love to have you join us for the 2025-2026 school year! Sign up here!
Questions? Contact our Kids/Students Ministries:
Sarah Pederson | Spederson@thedoor.org
Tami Madison | Tmadison@thedoor.org
Jacob Martin | Jmartin@thedoor.org
Allison Anderson | Aanderson@thedoor.org
SACRED SETTLEMENT LAND CLEARING VOLUNTEERING – AUG. 23, 8 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Sign up to help clear the land where the Sacred Settlement will be planted. We’re especially looking for people to serve by bringing their trucks, trailers or muscles to help bring brush to the compost and remove buckthorn. Please consider joining for an hour or the whole day.
Also, sign up if you want to stay in the loop for future work days.
Thank you for your desire to serve!
SMALL GROUPS
Join a small group community to share a meal, pray and practice the way of Jesus! Sign up here.
HOSPITALITY GRANTS STILL AVAILABLE
Put your vision into practice and apply for a $100 Hospitality Microgrant today! Apply by Oct. 26.
Learning Opportunities & Groups
BIBLE STUDY HOUR
Whether you’re new to scripture or not, we’d love to have you join us before church for a verse-by-verse study of the Bible in a relaxed and discussion-oriented format. No sign-ups, just show up.
Sundays, 8:45 – 9:45 A.M.
Open Door, Room 104
Ronn Johnson | ronnjohnson7@gmail.com
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Join with other men Wednesday mornings to study God’s Word and be encouraged through community and connection. Walk-ins welcome.
Wednesdays, 6:45 – 7:45 A.M.
Open Door, Rooms 104 & 112 (Zoom option available)
Bruce Kuehl | (612) 414-3825 | bruceckuehl@gmail.com
THURSDAY NIGHT MEN’S GROUP
Hey guys! We’re taking time each month to hang out, share stories and friendship, and deepen our lives with God together.
3rd Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 P.M.
Local Backyards or Open Door (changes monthly; contact Ben to sign up and receive location info.)
Ben Monseth | benmonseth@gmail.com
MARRIAGE IN COMMUNITY
Couples, strengthen your bond while connecting with others at this monthly night filled with stories and discussion. Join anytime!
2nd Sundays, 6 – 7:30 P.M.
Open Door, Chapel
Dre Monseth | dremonseth@gmail.com
Kids & Students
OD STUDENTS SUMMER GATHERING
Join us for an exciting summer of worship, community, and diving into the book of Hebrews. New to OD Students? Incoming 6th grader? Register for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:00 P.M.
KIDS & STUDENTS VOLUNTEERING
It truly does take a village (or a church family) to walk alongside our kids, and we would love to have you join us! Consider partnering with us this upcoming school year as well. Apply today!
Serving & Hospitality
HEARTS IN ACTION (A MEN’S GROUP)
This group of men helps our church and local community by serving single mothers, widows, and those with special needs through home projects. We are currently in need of someone with plumbing skills.
3rd Saturdays, 7 A.M. breakfast; 8:30 A.M. head to work sites
Contact Maureen | maureensmusic@comcast.net with needs
Contact Del Sipma | dsipma@comcast.net or (952) 412-7333
Support & Prayer
ADDICTION RECOVERY FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS
In this group, we’ll learn strategies to invite change in ourselves and others. Cost: $25 for the workbook.
Thursdays, 7 – 8:30 P.M., Zoom
Jill DiLoreto | diloreto5@comcast.net
WIDOW’S WELL (A WOMEN’S GROUP)
Connect with others who understand what it feels like to lose someone so close. This is a safe and nurturing environment to continue to grow and learn in this season of life. Walk-ins welcome. Contact Annie-Claude Toll | atoll@thedoor.org.
SEEKING PEACE (A PRAYER SESSION)
Would you like to connect with Jesus amid challenges in your everyday life? Are you seeking healing, restoration, deliverance and/or peace? Would you like to sit with another person and invite Jesus’s presence into your life? Sign up for a one-hour session that involves creating space to listen for Jesus and being led through a prayer experience to connect with Him.
Dates and Times Vary
Rose Larson | rlarson@thedoor.org
Save the Date
OD STUDENTS VOLUNTEER TRAINING – SEPT. 5 & 6
Jacob Martin | jmartin@thedoor.org
KIDS & STUDENTS SCHOOL YEAR BLESSING – SEPT. 7, 10-11:45 A.M.
YOUNG ADULTS LUNCH – 1st & 3rd SUNDAYS, 11:30 A.M. – 1 P.M., STARTING IN SEPT.
Tricia (tniznik18@gmail.com) to join the group chat
STUDENTS FALL KICK-OFF – SEPT. 10, 6:30 – 9:00 P.M.
FOOTBALL & FOOD TRUCKS – SEPT. 21, 12 – 3:00 P.M.
PRACTICE IMMANUEL IN COMMUNITY – TUESDAYS, SEPT. 23 – NOV. 18
Lisa at lisa.thirsty@gmail.com
4TH & 5TH GRADE OVERNIGHT – SEPT. 26. – 27, 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 A.M.
