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MISSIONS
The Grove takes the Great Commission seriously, and believes that God has given us the opportunity to “Go” to reach and serve the world for His purpose. Our passion is to make disciples of Jesus Christ around the world. To see lost people, follow Jesus and found people grow. To accomplish this task, we have more than 15 missionary international partners and non-profit organizations that we work with. The other part of strategic partnership is the role we play as Christians Followers of Christ at The Grove can live on mission through a simple Go path - pray, give and go.
PRAY
At The Grove, we believe that the first step into mission, is to pray. One of the most practical ways to step into Mission either globally or locally is to begin praying for God’s work and will to be done. Pray for our missionary partners and pray for how God could use your life, are great places to start.
GIVE
Everything we have belongs to God. Giving is a great way to not only engage in missions globally or locally, but a way for us to be aware of how our specific resources are helping fulfill the Great Commission. Our church has dedicated 10% of its budget for missions and your giving goes to support our ongoing local and global efforts. Your above and beyond giving goes to support short-term trips and special projects that will help us finish the task of reaching the world both at home and abroad.
GO
This isn’t a kind suggestion it is a command in God’s Word, it is assumed for all Christians. We want disciples at The Grove to go into their neighborhoods, their communities and the world. We provide opportunities both locally and globally to be able to go and have church wide opportunities to go together. If you are interested in either local or global missions look at the annual opportunities provided below or contact our missions team through Pastor Scott.
LOCAL MISSIONS
We believe that service is a lifestyle and we want serving to be an integral part of our lives. By serving our neighbors in the greater Twin Cities area we have learned that the most valuable thing we can bring to a person is the time that we spend with them. We just need to show up where God is already at work and be ready to offer the greatest gift of all, the love and truth of Christ, offered through us.
Contact: Scott Foster | scottf@mygrovechurch.org
Grove Community Partners
Get involved with our Community Partners by looking for various opportunities to serve and share as a church. To volunteer or find out more contact Scott Foster at scottf@mygrovechurch.org, or visit their website.
LOCAL SCHOOL PARTNERS
Zanewood Community School
We partner with several current local Osseo schools and Zanewood Community School in Brooklyn Center. Partner with us as we participate in a resource drives to provide resources for kids who have needs in our district schools, and volunteering in specific roles within the schools during the school year.
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR FOOD DRIVE
October 17 & 24
Drop donations at the table in Lobby
We are joining forces with other area churches in a community wide food drive to love our neighbors that have needs this fall. We are teaming up with our partner CROSS Services (crossservices.org) to bless others through their food pantry needs. List available on the website, the app and the Connect Center. Drop off dates, Sunday October 17 & 24.
THANKFUL CAMPAIGN
Bag & List Pick-Up in the Lobby | October 24
Return by | November 14
Join us for the “We are thankful” campaign as we thank and support the school staff at Zanewood Community School in Brooklyn Park. Grab a thankful bag in the lobby or call the church office to set one aside for you and fill it with the suggested items and return it by Sunday, November 14. The bags will be delivered to Zanewood in conjunction with a special lunch being served the day before Thanksgiving to bless and encourage their entire staff.
GLOBAL MISSIONS
The assignment God has given His church is a worldwide assignment. We desire to be a part of what God is doing around the globe, and encouraging and partnering with our global partners on Short Term trips. We offer several mission trips for people at The Grove to participate in, so as you pray if God may be sending you, consider turning in an application for one of our short term opportunities. Trips happen during the winter, or in the summer; check out options presented below or email scottf@mygrovechurch.org to see when the next trips are heading out and to get more information.
Pray for Our Missionaries
Our missionaries greatly appreciate both the prayers and financial support provided by The Grove Church. Pray for wisdom, focus and fruit in ministry. Ask the Lord to encourage, protect and provide for each one.
U.S. BASED PARTNERS
NEIL & SUE G.– Navigators, Colorado
DAVID & COURTNEY KASEN - Chi-Alpha, UMC
STEVE & JOYCE NEUBAUER - ReachGlobal, Crisis Response
DAN MILES – Timber Bay, Minnesota
DAN & DEBBY MINELL – Here's Life Inner City, New York City
ROB & JACKIE PASSER – ReachGlobal, Crisis Response
GLOBAL PARTNERS & PROJECTS
JEN BLEVINS – ReachGlobal, Haiti
DENNY & NICOLE deBRUYN – ReachGlobal, Germany
VLADIMIR & OXANA DICOI - Cru, Moldova
STEVE & LIZ SPELLMAN – ReachGlobal, Southern Brazil & Haiti
MIKE & LINDA GUNDERSON - ReachGlobal, Southern Brazil & Haiti
ANONYMOUS WORKERS – South East, Asia
ANONYMOUS WORKERS – TEAM, Middle East
Please visit the serve page to fill out the form to be personally contacted.
Interested in serving with a Local or Global Partner?
For more information, contact Scott Foster at scottf@mygrovechurch.org.