This Week at Evergreen

We live in a world connected by screens, yet so many of us feel deeply alone. In this new series on community, we’ll explore why we long for belonging, what keeps us from committing, and how Jesus invites us into a family where we are fully known and loved. Join us as we rediscover the life we were made for—together.

Save the Date

• Sept 10: Community Night & 3rd-5th youth group begin
• Sept 15: Council Meeting @ 6:30pm
• Sept 17 & 18: Kids Musical auditions @ 5:30pm
• Sept 20: Encore Kickoff activity @ 6pm
• Sept 26-27: Women's Retreat
• Sept 28: Communion
• Oct 5: Congregational Meetin
• Oct 13: Ladies Night Out @ 6:30pm
• Oct 15: Soup Bar & Food Packing event
• Oct 20: Council Meeting @ 6:30pm
• Oct 21: Encore Event

Series Art Work

Artist Statement: In Matthew 22 of the Bible, Jesus teaches a parable pointing to the heavenly Wedding Feast. A Father is hosting a wedding banquet for his Son and invites influential and notable people of society. In addition, he sends his servants out to give invitations to people who are marginalized, those traveling on highways, both good and bad. The Good News is that God values and finds all people worthy of an invitation to salvation, through Jesus. How can our tables give a foretaste of heavenly community, demonstrating inclusion and grace to all peoples?

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Evergreen Weekly/Praise & Prayer

Are you not getting the Evergreen Weekly, monthly newsletter, or Praise and Prayer emails? Email david@egm.org to let us know so we can add you to them.

Welcome Sunday

This Sunday is Welcome Sunday. Join us as we welcome new members (Scott & Stacy Albers family, Dana & Jessica Sorensen family, and Cameron & Kaitlyn Verkaik family). We will also celebrate the baptisms of Mike & Jamie Van Laan's children, the professions of faith of Ella & Kendra Ippel and Will Van Woerkom, and the adult baptism and profession of faith of John Steinbeck.

Communion

Congregational Meeting

Volunteer Opportunities

Upcoming October Classes

Food Packing Event & Soup Supper

College Students & Young Professionals Lunch

Encore Kickoff Event

Kids Musical

Want more information? Email Becky (beckyschra@gmail.com) or David (david@egm.org).

Sunday Cookies

Church Center App

Community Night

3rd-5th Youth Assistance Needed

Can you lend a hand on a Wednesday after Community Night dinner? Our 3rd-5th Youth program needs volunteers to help connect with students and enjoy lessons, games, and activities together. This does not have to be an ongoing commitment, and you can choose the dates that work best for you! Men and women are welcome, and all programming is planned in advance, facilitated by Kids Ministry Director Chris Vredevoogd. Check out the link below to select dates.

Youth groups for 3rd-12th grade meet weekly September-April. Contact Chris (chris@egm.org) for questions about 3rd-5th grade and Jesse (jesse@egm.org) for questions regarding 6th-12th grade.

• 3rd-5th Grade: Sycamore Room, Wendesdays from 6:30-8pm
• 6th-8th Grade: Sycamore Room, Sundays from 4:30-6pm
• 9th-12th Grade: Sycamore Room, Sundays from 6-7:30pm

Giving at Evergreen

You can find ways to give to Evergreen in a variety of ways. As you consider your giving, know that, as always, all tithes and offerings go to support our youth ministries (birth-12th grade), recovery, the arts (music, drama, visual arts, dance), multiple outreaches, and many more ministries. If you are interested in giving to the work we are doing, you can do so by clicking the link below.

4 Corners Offering

For September and October, our 4 corners offering partner is Kids Coalition Against Hunger. Their mission is to significantly reduce the number of hungry and starving children both in the USA and around the world.

Recovery Ministries

Sunday Live Streaming/YouTube

If you are unable to join us in person on Sunday morning, we encourage you to join our live stream through YouTube Live. Click the button below to join. After clicking the link, click on "Latest" video. Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date.