FORMATION

Here are the Christian Education opportunities that are currently available:

Sunday School for All Ages
Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Curriculum based, discussion oriented.

Bible Study
We meet every Tuesday as we study a book of the Bible. These classes meet at 1:30 and 6:30 pm.

Friendly Circle/Women's Bible Study
First Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Group involves Bible study and works of charity and service.

Christian Caregivers
Member care and study that reflects the task of caring for Christ's body - Every other Thursday at 1:30 p.m. This group also studies scripture and serves communion to our local nursing home once a month.

Lenten Series
Wednesdays before Easter - 6:30 p.m. An in depth, seven week study on key themes of the Christian faith.

Pilgrim Fellowship (teens)
Every other Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Our PF group involves conversation, building Christian friendship, learning to live biblically in today's world, addressing important topics, as well as learning to live out the mission of Christ. We also have a lot of fun as we enjoy being together!

Kids for Christ (K-6th grade)
Our Kids for Christ gathering is a safe, non-competitive place where kids enjoy music, imagination, creativity, discovery, story, play, creating things with their hands, and friendship all in a loving Christian environment where kids are seen to bear the image of the God who created them. Needless to say, this is a very popular and growing group in our community. The KFC group also includes a children's bell choir that performs in church worship and community events. KFC meets every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 during the school year. All kids are invited.

Vacation Bible School (K-6th)
Week-long summer program teaching core truths of the Bible to children K-6th in a fun and creative way.

Beginner's Club
We meet once a month on a Saturday for an hour with children ages 2 - kindergarten to sing songs, teach Bible stores, play games and do crafts. This ministry is open as well to those in the community.

Confirmation
For teens in 9th grade or above desiring to confirm their Christian faith under the spiritual guidance of our pastor. Our confirmation program is a two year program. Students learn the beliefs and practices of Christianity in in highly interactive and creative way.  

Sweet Mondays
This is a ladies gathering on the 2nd Monday of the month for a time of prayer and inspiration which includes a time of food and fellowship. 

P.E.T.S. (Puppeteers Evangelizing and Teaching Salvation)
Using a variety of puppets and individuals both in-front of and behind the stage through skits, songs, balloons, gospel illusions and object lessons to present and/or reinforce the Gospel message at church and in the community. The purpose is both for discipleship (teaching) and evangelism. This ministry assists with children sermons, Vacation Bible School, Beginner's Club, KFC and other special programs/services in the church and community. 

New Members Class
We regularly offer a class for those interested in church membership.

Pastoral and Pre-marital Counseling
Upon Request (marriage open only to a man and a woman, and we require a waiting period and pre-marital counseling). Click here to read our position paper on Homosexuals and the Christian Fellowship.

C.I.A. (Christians in Action)
This is a young adult ministry that meets once a month at 6:30 pm for prayer, study, food and fellowship.

V.I.P. (Victors in Prayer)
We gather corporately in the front of the sanctuary to pray for the world, our country, our leaders, our missionaries and any other needs that may arise. These sessions are held on Sunday mornings at 8:30 am (9:30 am during the summer months). 

MISSION

Here are some ways we are striving to be a mission-shaped congregation:

• Regular support of four missionaries
  Perry Pust with Mission Aviation Fellowship, New Hope Uganda, Harley Holden with Anchor Christian Counseling, and the Micronesia Ministry in the islands of Micronesia of the CCCC.

• Annual Mission Fest
  Held in October where we raise awareness and financial support for local and global mission.
• Sending of short-term mission teams from our congregation
  We have sent youth teams to inner city missions, and have invested greatly in sending adults to Uganda to work with New Hope Uganda. 
• Mission Scholarship
  We have established a scholarship fund to help encourage members of our church to go on a short term missions of compassion.
• Operation Christmas Child
  We are a leader in our county in organizing and encouraging the OCC shoebox ministry. We collect shoe boxes, raise awareness and support, and provide a relay service transporting boxes to the Bismarck drop off center. In 2009, we collected 250 shoe boxes and raised enough funds to pay their shipping.
• Blanket Sunday
  A special Sunday where we raise support and awareness of the practical needs in developing nations: the need of blankets, shovels, tools, etc.
• Knife River Care Center (Beulah)
  We provide a worship service and communion for the residents of this assisted living facility. Many of these residents are unable to attend church, so we bring church to them (and the gospel) while celebrating communion. Our services are on the 1st Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.
• Kids for Christ
  An after children's group for children K-6th. We have many kids who attend who are not a part of our church. The group is open to all. The purpose of the group is to teach the basic truths of Christianity and creationism to gradeschool children.
• Sweet Monday
  This is a monthly outreach to women (second Monday of each month). Each meeting has a fun theme, followed by a devotion that encourages women to seek Christ and His kingdom. It is held at the parsonage and women are encouraged to invite friends.
• Every Member Mission
  The most comprehensive mission we have is the everyday life of each of our members.
• Mission Moments
  We prayerfully and financially support missions (globally, nationally and locally). At least once a month, we commit to pray for different mission and missionaries and invite them to share about their ministry and how we may partner alongside them (physically, spiritually and financially) as part of the worship service.