UPWARD OUTDOOR SOCCER
October 5-November 21 | 1st-6th grade | Field | $150 includes uniform
Attention 1st-6th grade Parents: Your child(ren) won’t want to miss the new Upward Outdoor Soccer on the Rose Drive Friends Church field! One-hour weekly practices and one-hour weekly Saturday scrimmage games help make this a convenient and fun way to learn soccer skills, get some exercise, develop character, and help your child(ren) grow their faith. Click HERE to learn more and to register.
ReJOYce WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY on YouTube
Begins September 16 | 9:30 AM email | $13 workbook
ReJOYce is going online with self-paced YouTube videos! Sign up to receive ReJOYce lessons in your email each Wednesday morning, beginning September 16. Watch the YouTube lesson on your own or meet with others to watch, discuss, and share prayer requests. Lessons can be watched at any time convenient for you. This fall, lessons will focus on the books of Philippians and Colossians and teachers will change weekly. $13 cost includes workbook.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Every other Monday beginning September 14 | 7:30-9 PM | Zoom | Free
MOPS is great place for moms who are pregnant, in the adoption process, or have kids (Infant – PreK). Get together online with moms who share a similar desire to be the very best they can be and take time to rejuvenate and renew yourself. Click HERE for additional information.
THE MARRIAGE COURSE
Tuesdays, September 15-October 27 | 7:30-9 PM | Zoom | $20/couple includes 2 journals
The Marriage Course is a fun and practical seven-session course designed for couples looking to strengthen their relationship. Each 90-minute session includes time to connect, watch a video, and have private conversations. There is no homework, other than the commitment to designate one other date night conversation each week. This is the best marriage course we’ve seen in a long time – every couple will grow regardless of age or years of marriage. Whether you’re in your 20s or 70s, your marriage will thank you! Register today!
DivorceCare:
Sundays through November 29 (No meeting on 11/1) | 4-6 PM | Zoom | $15 workbook
Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. Led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help, you will learn how to heal from the deep hurt of divorce and discover hope for your future. $15 cost includes workbook.
GriefShare:
Sundays through November 29 (No meeting on 11/1) | 4-6 PM | Zoom | $15 workbook
It hurts to lose someone. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. $15 cost includes workbook.
Single & Parenting:
Sundays through November 29 (No meeting on 11/1) | 4-6 PM | Zoom |$15 workbook
If you’re a single parent, you’re probably tired, overwhelmed and feeling a bit underappreciated. That’s why we created Single & Parenting groups – to share tips and parenting wisdom that will help you find rest, hope and encouragement. At a Single & Parenting group, you’ll participate in video seminars that explain how to wisely encourage your kids, help your hurting child, develop meaningful friendships with other single parents, and more! $15 cost includes workbook.
NEW! – Emotional Wellness:
Sundays through November 29 | 4-6 PM | Zoom | $20.49 book fee (includes shipping)
Living with anxiety, depression, and other mental health difficulties and disorders can be exhausting and confusing. Join facilitator, Kayla Walkemeyer, ASW, for a small group using the resource Living Grace, where you will learn to empower yourself to reduce symptoms, increase your well-being, and rest in God’s grace. Each attender will need to order their own copy of the Living Grace book – ordering details will be provided with registration. Please don’t forget to order your book!
ROOTED
Mondays, September 21-November 2 | 7:30-9 PM | Zoom | $15 participant’s guide
Rooted is your 1st step to getting connected here at Rose Drive Friends Church! Imagine yourself in a community of people who care for you, listen to you, and support you. Rooted is a catalyst for life change where discussion is held in a small group environment on Zoom, creating a safe space for biblical exploration and practical learning experiences. Deadline to register is September 14.
FOOD DRIVE with Amazon Wish List!
Due to an increased demand for food and a shortage received from our suppliers, our Food Ministry is in need of non-perishable, non-expired foods. Most needed items are cereal, rice, canned vegetables, fruit and beans, snacks, dry potatoes, dry beans, canned meat, macaroni and cheese, pasta, ramen, and peanut butter. Please drop off any donations at the bins near the Sanctuary doors at any time, or shop our Amazon Wish List from the comfort of your home. Simply, click the link, pick out the food you’d like to donate, and have it delivered to the church. Thank you for helping us feed our neighbors!
FOOD MINISTRY
Wednesdays 4-5 PM** and Saturdays 8:30-10 AM
Our Food Pantry will continue to remain open regular hours with drive-thru service from the Rose Drive parking lot. If you would like to donate non-perishable, non-expired items to help us feed those who are struggling, food can be dropped off during Food Pantry hours or at bins located just outside the Sanctuary doors, or shop our Amazon Wish List from the comfort of your home.
** Please, DO NOT arrive earlier than 3:30 PM. To limit both traffic congestion and contact between people, clients will be politely asked to leave & return at 3:30 PM.
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WEEKLY CALENDAR:
MONDAY 9/14
7:30 pm – MOPS, Zoom
TUESDAY 9/15
7:30 pm – The Marriage Course, Zoom
WEDNESDAY 9/16
9:30 am – ReJOYce Women’s Bible Study, You Tube
4-5:00 pm – Food Pantry Open – Drive thru (Rose Drive parking lot)
7:00 pm – JHM Wednesday Nights, JHM Room
7:00 pm – HSM Wednesday Recharge – HSM Room
7:30 pm – Bible Study with Chris Conway, Zoom
SATURDAY 9/19
8:30-10:00 am – Food Pantry – Drive thru (Rose Drive parking lot)
SUNDAY 9/20
9:00 am – Worship Service, rdf.org/live or Facebook Live
10:00 am – RDFkidz Preschool Zoom
10:30 am – Worship Service, rdf.org/live or Facebook Live
4:00 pm – GriefShare, DivorceCare, Single & Parenting, Emotional Wellness
4:30 pm – HSM Sunday Refocus, HSM Room
5:45 pm – RDFkidz Programming (Nursery – 5th grade)
6:00 pm – JHM Sunday Nights, JHM Room
6:00 pm – Outdoor Worship Service, Clock Tower Patio
“An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By attending any Rose Drive Friends Church sponsored events, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.”