SERVE:
SERVE: Adopt a Block
Pastors Ron & Kathy Warren
Adopt-a-Block is a ministry that SERVES hot meals every Tuesday evening to a community in need of the Father's love. There will be opportunities to talk with and pray for people. As the weather gets nicer, we will SERVE the community on Saturdays with yard cleanup, garbage runs, or whatever they want done. We meet at the church, 4:30 and carpool to the community.
SERVE: Cookies for the Homeless
Lorie Dominguez
We will be baking cookies for the Brown Bag Brigade. The BBB is a group in Monroe that provides lunches to many needy recipients each Wednesday. Participants will take turns baking cookies at their own home and delivering them to the Brown Bag Brigade.
SERVE: At Sky Valley Food Bank
Drew & Katie Jean Britten
Are you a gardener or maybe you have always wanted to be? Join other families and individuals in working at the Sky Valley Food Bank Garden. Plant, tend, harvest and SERVE families in the Sky Valley region in this unique SERVE Reach Team alongside the Britten Family and community Master Gardeners. The SERVE Reach Team will meet every other Saturday throughout the Spring and Summer and may meet more depending on specific duties required in tending the gardens. Learn the life-long skill of gardening while feeding those in need.
SERVE: Matthew House
Nahshon, Rachel and Sydney Graumann/ Catharine Lopez
Matthew House ministers to the families of men incarcerated at the prisons in Monroe. On the first Saturday of each month, they provide lunch, groceries and clothing to these families while they are in town visiting their family member. We want to SERVE on this day by serving lunch, bagging groceries, sorting clothing, providing crafts/playing games with the children and anything else needed. This is a great opportunity for SERVE-ants of all ages!
SERVE: Meals for TRC Families
Sue Borchardt
This team prepares meals for people who are sick or have a baby. We try to make recovery just a little bit easier by providing meals that can really lift someone's heart. We each make a meal so that they can have several days worth.
SERVE: Monroe Gospel Mission
Shana VanProyen
Join us twice a month as we build relationships with the women at the shelter and just bless them. Each visit we provide a craft activity, desserts, and a special time of worship and devotions. It is an amazing place to SERVE and bring the message of Hope to hurting women.
SERVE: Monroe Skate Park
Todd and Staci Scheffer
Come join us twice a month as we enhance Monroe's Skate Park. We will provide general maintenance such as picking up litter, sweeping debris, removing graffiti, pulling weeds and reporting any park hazards. This will be a great opportunity to SERVE and educate the public about creating and preserving a clean and safe park for our community.
SERVE: Red Cross Training
Rock Borchardt
Get certified as a Red Cross Volunteer! The Red Cross will conduct classes so that we will be able to staff the Red Cross shelter at The Rock Church. You will become a member of the Red Cross and help SERVE our community in times of crisis.
SERVE: Regency Care Center of Monroe
Paul and Sharon Kubick
Join us as we minister and build relationships with the residents of Regency Care Center. We hold a church service for the residents, complete with praise and worship, a short word and ministry time. It's a great opportunity to have one on one conversation with people and share the love of Christ.
SERVE: Special Events Childcare
Dawn Ronning
Looking for mature Christian women who are willing to SERVE the younger women in our Church by caring for their children and allowing them to be a part of the special events at The Rock Church.
Women's Ministry Outreach/Events
Pastor Melinda Knight
Ladies if you have a heart to connect with other women and have been looking for a place to share your gifts and talents, then this Reach Team is for you. Together we will help plan and organize our Women's Ministry events and outreaches.
2010 High Seas VBS Reach Team
Holly Moody & Shana VanProyen
Be a part of a team who will be organizing, planning, setting-up, and marketing to the community about our 2010 Rock Church VBS for success.
STUDY:
Financial Peace University
Gabe Graumann
Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You'll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace.
Healing Damaged Emotions
Nanette Walden
Past hurts can lay the foundation for stumbling blocks in our current circumstances. Emotional healing is possible as we face hurts with the understanding and support of others. This group is designed for people seeking emotional stability and a new level of freedom in Christ.
Knowing God Intimately
Adina Duke/ Jodi Wiggins
Do you want to start 2010 by developing a closer relationship with God? Then this book is for you. Together we will go through Joyce Meyer's teaching as she uses scripture and real life examples to show us how to find a profound joy that only comes from a truly intimate relationship with God. I choose to live a life of joy this year, how about you?
Married Couples
Jeff and Danith Stringham
Married couples, here is a chance to get acquainted with other couples and form new friendships! We'll meet twice a month for fun, fellowship and discuss topics to gain tools relevant to our marriages.
Nooma DVD Series by Rob Bell
Len & Tonja Kuntz/Matt & Naomi LaCoss
Nooma is a format for spiritual direction developed by Rob Bell. Short films touching on issues that we care about and want to talk about that comes in a way that fits our world. Each video will be followed by a more in-depth workbook session.
The Power of Prayer and Fasting
Rachel Pearson and Carol McCoy
God has provided a way to turn certain defeat into awesome victory and demonic strong holds into highways of His love and power. When overwhelming defeat looks you in the face, whether the attack is physical or a family or financial crisis, the Hidden Power of Prayer and Fasting holds keys that will unlock the resident power of the Holy Spirit within you.
Total Forgiveness
John and Penny Goodwin
This will teach you how you too can experience this incredible freedom as we are challenged to root out the hidden and hardened places where resentments remain. One of the core messages of the gospel is that of total forgiveness. Jesus forgives totally, and He expects no less from us. Make the choice today to step into freedom and inner peace.
Twenty Someone
Terryl and Katheryn Padilla
A study for those between the ages of 18-29. The decade of the twenties is one of major transition for most young adults. Unfortunately, many drift aimlessly through these critical years because they know neither the questions to ask nor the answers they need. We will be doing an in depth study of 1st and 2nd Timothy and how Paul's writings specifically apply to the lives of young adults.
Who Am I?
Bob Smith and Terry Locke
Men need to know who they are, how God sees them and then discover where God wants to take them. We will use Biblical principles for in-depth discussion regarding integrity, transparency, and forgiveness -- to know who you are. We will then move on to relationships - David and Jonathan type covenant relationships; purity, and spirituality.
Working Women of Faith
Beth Neibert and Raenata Posey
Using the book Anointed for Business by Ed Silvoso and its associated study guide, we will explore and discuss God's plan for women in the workplace. Whether you are an employee or business owner, we encourage you to join us as we delve into the subjects revealed and share strategies and ideas for implementing them into our lives. There will also be opportunities to learn about what we each have to offer.
STRENGTH:
Aeroflex
Pastor Melinda Knight
We will be working out with free weights to music. Sculpt your body while getting a great cardio workout. Bring your own 2, 5, or 10 pound weights.
Tri-aTri Karen Pearson
Have you decided that completing a sprint-triathlon is a goal for you? Then join us as we encourage each other along the journey and learn from others that have gone before us as we aim to complete a sprint-triathlon in the summer of 2010. We will swim, bike and run to a feeling of accomplishment that will never be taken from you.
Life Development
Leading From Your Strengths
Pastor Melinda Knight
No matter where you are in your personal development, this one-hour class will equip you with a wealth of practical information to immediately impact your sphere of influence. This course was designed to assist you in understanding and embracing your individual communication and behavior style. Once you are aware of your unique style, strengths, and abilities you can seek to understand where others are coming from and thus maximize your professional and personal leadership potential. Includes a comprehensive, personal assessment with a 28-page report to help you understand your God-given strengths and how they interact in every arena of your life. Meets one time on various days of the week.
Life 301
Pastor Melinda Knight
The advance course for living a fulfilled life. Is your Life Battery TM charged or drained? Are you ready, willing, and able to have a charged life? You have a life; let's define it to be the one you want and love! In this team workshop, led by your life coach, you will accomplish one important goal and set the stage to accomplish more, discover the chargers & drainers of your personal Life Battery, and create lifetime habits that will improve your life, your career, and your relationships. E-mail for course fee information. $50 off for Rock Church members.
Motivators Insights Assessment
Pastor Melinda Knight
This hour-long class and online assessment identifies the motivators behind our actions, our drivers/passions, and also helps identify potential conflicts with others on a personal and/or professional level. This can be invaluable in the area of relationships and team building.
SEEK:
Morning Prayer
Mary Martinez
Come pray for your nation, your church, and your leaders!
Women's Inner City Prayer
Holly Moody
Women taking authority together in our homes, occupations, parenting, our schools, community and prayer for our president. Join us as we unify and become powerful and PRAYERFUL women.
SOCIAL:
Couples Meet N' Eat
Ryan & Jenny Brien/Adam & Randa Knight
Break out of your normal routines and meet some new, young married couples at TRC. We'll be getting together for dinner and fun once a month at various locations. This group is for married couples in there 20s & 30s.
Special Needs Moms
Barb Caldwell and Marian Jones
Come and join us in a fun-filled evening once a month. Come as you are and be encouraged along with other mothers and be strengthened in prayer.
HOME EC:
Sewing 101
Jolene Clevenger
Come join us as we learn basic sewing techniques, fabrics, cutting layouts, reading and understanding a sewing pattern. We will learn how to setup and run a sewing machine and will work on such projects like making bags. (Note: you will need your own sewing machine).
Stitched Together
Tamella Davies
Have you ever wanted to learn to quilt? Now is your chance! Come join us for fellowship and fun in a creative atmosphere. If you can sew a straight line you can quilt. We will start with simple techniques, fabric selections, pattern choice, needed tools and supplies. Then, Its time to begin to make your very own masterpiece! If you already know how to quilt come anyway we would love to have you. (Note: you will need your own sewing machine).
Sweet Creations
Raven Britt
Come join us as we create delicious desserts and treats for special holidays! For Valentine's Day we will make our own truffles and caramels and then make the heart shaped box to present them to your Valentine in! For St. Patrick's Day we will make festive green petite fours on a four-leaf clover cake board and for Easter we will make egg shaped cake truffles decorated and placed in a custom adorned basket!