Encore!
Encore! is the name of an exciting new ministry at Easter Church with and through adults age 50+.
What’s in the name? When a concert or performance ends and we stand to cheer and applaud, we are asking for an encore. The audience is saying, “please come out and give us more.” Similarly, adults 50+, entering a new stage in life, and those in their pre-retirement or retirement years, have the opportunity to come on stage and give more of their time and talents to further God’s work at Easter Church.
What’s the vision? The vision for Encore! is: “to provide opportunities for adults to serve, learn and gather throughout all seasons of life.” See more about the background of Encore!
The Encore! Task Force (formerly referred to as the Adult Ministry Task Force) has been meeting regularly to assess what ministries are currently in place and what future ministry needs and opportunities there may be for adults age 50 and beyond. We’re ready to roll out Encore! Will you get on stage with us? See the Encore! brochure
Upcoming Encore! Happenings:
Serve
Feed My Starving Children
Wednesdays, May 9
9:30-11:30 a.m.
990 Lone Oak Road, Suite 160, Eagan
Hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children that are shipped to nearly 70 countries around the world. To sign up for one or more of the above dates, call Rita Tester at 651-452-7342.
One Year Anniversary Event
Sunday, May 20, after each morning worship service, both sites
In recognition of the one-year anniversary of this vibrant ministry, Encore! members will hand out treats after worship. Encore! activities are organized under the concepts of Gather, Learn and Serve. Over the past year, hundreds of people have participated in events ranging from Bible studies to service activities to a river cruise.
Learn
SALT (Senior Adults Learning Together)
Mondays, May 7 & 14
Church of the Risen Savior, Burnsville
9:30-11:45 a.m., followed by optional lunch
Join a group from Encore! and attend one or more of SALT’s spring sessions. Choose from an array of presentations that include both serious and amusing topics, ranging from current affairs and travelogues to sports, religion, local authors and much more. Brochures describing the sessions will be available at both sites. Cost is $5 per session per Monday. An optional lunch is available at a low cost of $9 per person. Questions? Please call or email Roger Fredlund at 952-953-4569, ottofocus@yahoo.com. Let Roger know if you’d like to carpool from Easter Church and we’ll arrange transportation. SALT is a non-profit consortium of churches in the south Metro area offering life enrichment sessions each spring and fall.
Gather
O.W.L.s (Older Wiser Lutherans)
Thursday, May 10, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Lebanon Hills Park (Cliff Road east of Pilot Knob Road)
Cookout and fellowship gathering. Bring $3 for hotdogs and picnic food to share. Questions? Contact Phil Friest at plfriest@juno.com or 952-893-0313.
