Building a Community of Grace in Fargo-Moorhead
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Greetings from Fargo, ND!
As the snow continues to pile up here in Fargo-Moorhead, we are excited to see all that the Lord is doing with Resurrection Church. There have been some big changes with the new year and we are hopeful and excited to see the Lord grow his church this year!
New Location!
On January 3rd, 2020, Resurrection Church moved into a new facility, Bluestem Center for the Arts! This space is simply beautiful and gives our church community new opportunities to reach another area of town and to have more space to expand our ministry on Sunday mornings.
Below are some pictures to give you a glimpse into our new space:
The Entrance to our Building
The entrance to our worship service
Our Sanctuary for Lord's Day Worship
New Sunday School Classes!
On February 2nd, 2020 Resurrection Church began 3 new Sunday School classes. We hope this new ministry will help our church grow in our love for the Lord and His Word. It is a great encouragement to God's people set up and help lead these classes as we disciple those in our community.
New Discipleship Ministry!
As our church has settled into the rhythm of holding weekly worship service we have launched a new mid-week ministry of weekly discipleship to help our people grow. These groups are made up of 3-5 people and seeks to help them to:
Grow in Grace
Through Prayer
Grow in Depth
Through Study
Grow in Community
Through Gospel-Center Relationships
As our church enters into this new season of ministry, we are seeing great growth both in depth and in number. Needy people are finding hope in the Gospel and God's people are finding grace through the ministry of Word and Sacrament.
This ministry is only possibly through the generosity of many people committing to partner with us to bring the Gospel to Fargo, ND.
We are now just over 1.5 years into our church plant. A new church like ours will often take 5-7 years to become fully established and self sustaining.
Would you consider supporting the mission of Resurrection Church?
Support us through Prayer
"Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain." -Psalm 127:1
We desperately need on-going, regular prayer from people like you. There are many significant spiritual battles in church planting that cannot be overcome through the working of God's Spirit.
Would you please take a moment to pray for us right now and include us in regular times of prayer with your family, church, or individually. In the section below there are some specific ways to pray.
Support us through Generosity
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.' - Matthew 6:19–21
Renting meeting space, preparing for worship services, paying a pastor, purchasing curriculum, and ministering to those in our community takes a tremendous amount of effort and resources. As we see our church community grow, our need for outside support will continue to decrease over time, but we are still in need of new financial partners to help us minister here in Fargo and allow us the time needed to grow into self-sustainability.
Our projected budget for year 2020 is $175,000. A large majority of these funds must come from outside supporters. We truly need your help.
You can support us through generosity in two ways:
Monthy Giving - The most helpful way to support our efforts is by committing to support us through on-going monthly giving. This gives us stability and the regular assurance that our bills can be paid each month. A monthly gift of $25, $50, $100 or more can go a long way to support the ministry here in Fargo. Click here to set up monthly online giving
One-Time Gift - One-time gifts enable us to have reserve funds in our bank account and enable us to do things like sign lease contracts in good conscience, buy equipment as our ministry needs grow, and to make up for budget shortfalls. Click here for instructions to give a one-time gift.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Pastor John directly: John@ResurrectionFargo.org
Prayer Needs
Below are some ways you can be praying for us:
Pray for our church to continue reaching people in Fargo who need to know Jesus Christ.
Pray for our Sunday School teachers and discipleship group facilitators as they make adjustments and find a good rhythm for serving our church community.
Pray for the Lord to provide new financial supporters.
Pray for our family as we continue to adjust to the always changing rhythms of the church and the effects this has on our family and schedule.
Pray for continued unity and commitment among our members.
As Resurrection Church continues to grow and develop, we are beginning to feel a sense of true community rooted in Christ forming locally. Your prayers, encouragement, and ongoing support has allowed this community to build. We are so thankful to have you as part of our team of partners who are hoping, praying, and expecting to see the Lord work here in Fargo. Resurrection Church simply would not be here without your help!
We would love to hear from you. Send us back a message and give us an update. Let us know how we can be praying for you.
May the Lord bless you richly,
John, Tara, Audrey, Noelle, & Charlotte St. Martin