Bulletin Announcements 10/4/2022
Would you be so kind as to make your members aware of these weekly Bulletin Announcements by placing them on your church websites and/or bulletin boards? We greatly appreciate it. Be sure to scroll down to catch all the announcements. These come out every Tuesday sometime after 1 p.m. They are now also on the Conference website under the ABOUT then NEWS tab. If you have announcements you would like us to share, please email us the information at announcements@mnsda.com before noon on Tuesdays. If there are reasons that we cannot run your announcement, we will let you know. Thank you.
Minnesota Conference
Employment Opportunities
The Minnesota Conference office is looking for an Administrative Assistant to work in the Secretariat department. This position will provide assistance and support to the vice president for administration while focusing on the mission of the conference and emphasizing teamwork. We are looking for someone who is comfortable learning how to use various kinds of software. Openness to learning new things and being a team player is a must. Use this link for more information and to apply https://www.mnsda.com/about/ministry-opportunities/administrative-assistant-conference-office
You’re invited! Please join us as we consecrate the Minnesota Conference Team in service to our Lord! Join us October 22 at 4 p.m. in person at The Edge Christian Worship Center in Brooklyn Park, or online at www.youtube.com/MinnesotaConference. For more information, please contact us at 763.424.8923 or gayln.bowers@mnsda.com.
Maplewood Academy Capital Campaign
For Maplewood Academy to continue to fulfill its God-given mission to work towards the education and salvation of the young people entrusted to us, a new cafeteria building is vital. The need for these funds is urgent. For construction to begin this summer, the funds must be raised this spring for 70% of the building cost. Please prayerfully consider how you might be able to contribute to this exciting project that will support the entire Minnesota Conference, as Maplewood is the location for conference events such as camp meetings, music fest, and various Pathfinder events. Thank you in advance for your support for the young people of Minnesota and the surrounding areas.
Youth Worship Conference
Youth Worship Conference on October 29. Join vibrant youth from around the state for this time of interactive worship, community building and restoration. This is a free day-long event for high school students, and will be hosted at Maplewood Academy. Check out this link for more details and to register today!
https://minnesotaconferenceofsda.regfox.com/youth-worship-conference-2022
Family Life Ministries is pleased to invite you to 2022 Couples’ Encounter “Love to the Fullest”. A weekend for couples to intentionally spend time growing in love, communication, intimacy and more. It is a time for deep focus and understanding of each other and reflection on their marriage journey and future goals. Our guest speakers, Adam and Laurella Case will inspire you to grow closer to each other in love, respect and commitment as you experience genuine happiness and fulfillment. Do not miss this opportunity to refocus and refresh your relationship. November 4 & 5 at Minnetonka SDA Church. Register online now! Cost $ 96.00. You can register online by clicking the link below:
https://minnesotaconferenceofsda.regfox.com/minnesota-conference-couples-encounter-2022
Or by going to our website and clicking on the registration link at the bottom of our page:
https://www.mnsda.com/ministries/family-life
Maplewood Academy Offering video
Maplewood Academy is truly blessed to have the generous support of those who give to our Worthy Student Fund. Unfortunately, here in our Conference, we still have many deserving students who are unable to afford or find scholarships to cover the costs associated with a quality Christian education. Please consider giving a gift that will impact a young person’s life for eternity by making a gift to Maplewood Academy’s Worthy Student Fund. Thank you for your generosity.
Video Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw6hym35M4s
Minnesota Conference Women’s Retreat
Come join us November 4-6 for the Women’s Retreat at Cragun’s resort in Brainerd, MN.
Use the link below to register for this event! Our mission spotlight will focus on Minneapolis First church community service. Kindly ladies bring cash and/or personal care items to support this mission.
For more details check out our website:
mnsda.com/ministries/women
Pathfinders and Adventurers
Pathfinders and Adventurers season 2022-2023 is beginning! Make sure your church is a part of these life changing ministries for families and youth! All church club ministry programs need to be registered with the Minnesota Conference by September 30. Register at www.mnsda.com/ministries/pathfinders/annual-registration . If you have any questions about the process contact Kristin at Kristin.Sydow@mnsda.com. If you are interested in starting a new club reach out to Shelina at Shelina.Bonjour@mnsda.com
SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH AND OTHER MINISTRIES AND SAVE ON TAXES USING A CHARITABLE IRA ROLLOVER
If you are age 72 or older, you probably already know that you must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA each year. These distributions are considered taxable income and are taxed at your full income tax rate. But did you know that you can meet your RMD requirement while avoiding paying income tax on it and supporting God’s work at the same time? Instead of writing a check or using your bank card to contribute post-tax dollars to God’s work, consider using a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA instead, also known as a Charitable IRA Rollover. When you inform your IRA plan administrator to make a qualified distribution directly to the Minnesota Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventists, you can support your favorite ministries like your local church, school, evangelism, and others with funds that are not taxable, yet still count toward your RMD. Contact the Gift Planning & Trust Services department to learn more about how using this giving method can lower your taxable income while benefiting our ministries. Call 763-424-8923, email msims@mnsda.com, or learn more on our website at www.mnsdagift.org.
