Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Dec
24
5:00 PM17:00

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

Everyone is invited to celebrate Christmas Eve at True Life. The worship service begins at 5:00 PM. There will be special music, lots of Christmas favorites, and the message of hope “The Kingdom of the King” from Revelation 21. We will close the service singing Silent Night by candlelight. We hope you can join us!

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Feed My Starving Children
Mar
1
9:00 AM09:00

Feed My Starving Children

On Saturday March 1st, we are partnering with six other Lutheran Brethren Churches to host an event for everyone ages five and up, as we serve together at Feed My Starving Children

There is no cost to attend this, but we will need a ratio of one parent per 3 children to chaperone and drive for this event. This event is open to children as young as five years old. This event will be an excellent opportunity for all ages to serve together.

Here is the full schedule:

-          Depart from True Life Church at 9:15 AM

-          Eat lunch at Culvers in Eagan at 11:00 AM

-          Serve at FMSC from 11:40-1:45

-          Debrief and celebrate 2:00 – 3:00 PM

-          Return to True life by 4:30 PM

Upon signing up, please choose if you plan to:

-          Depart from True Life at 9:15 AM or meet us in the Twin Cities

-          If you plan to eat lunch at the Culvers in Eagan prior to our time at FMSC or if you plan to eat lunch on your own.

-          If you plan to go to Community of Joy Church in Eagan after FMSC as we celebrate and debrief our time together.

Please note, that space is limited to the first 140 people who sign up by February 15th

To sign up for this event, please list each participant on the sign-up sheet located at the welcome center.

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Sundae Sunday
Sep
8
11:00 AM11:00

Sundae Sunday

Join us for Sundae Sunday on September 8th, immediately following the church service! It's the perfect opportunity to kick off the new Sunday School year. Classes will starts on September 15th at 9:15 am, with church service at 10:30 am, and Wednesday night classes to begin on September 18th at 6:30 pm. This family-friendly event promises fun for all ages, so be sure to bring your friends and family. Let's make this Sundae Sunday a delightful and memorable occasion for everyone.

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National Night Out a Neighborhood Watch Gathering
Aug
6
5:30 PM17:30

National Night Out a Neighborhood Watch Gathering

True Life Church is hosting National Night Out on Tuesday August 6th.

Arrive early for a 5:30 pm informal meeting on issues that concern our neighborhood, and city. The regular meeting begins at 6:00 pm, and the meal and social will be from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Please enter via: The Southeast - lower entrance of the church. You are asked to bring yourself, family and neighbors. If possible, bring something to share, like salads, deserts, or treats. The main course and water will be graciously provided by the host. Please RSVP by July 29th, either via phone or email.

Viv Renn: phone 289-0087 or email JimR57MN@yahoo.com

Tom Paska: phone 261-2418 or email tmpaska@icloud.com

Donna Stanger: phone 259-1268 or email donna.stanger@msn.com

Nancy/Chuck Handlon: phone 287-0796 or email nandlon@aol.com

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Missionary Lunch
Jul
28
11:30 AM11:30

Missionary Lunch

On July 28th shortly after the worship service, we will be hosting one more missionary lunch with retired missionaries Mike and Deloris Kittleson. Two years ago, the Kittleson’s retired from serving in Tawain for over 30 years. In addition, Pastor Mike, will be preaching this Sunday the final message in our “Summer in the Psalms” series. Please sign up by July 21st so we can plan accordingly

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Missionary Lunch
Jun
23
11:00 AM11:00

Missionary Lunch

Following the worship service, on June 23rd, we are hosting a lunch with Ethan and Sandy Christofferson. During that lunch, we will have an opportunity to hear from them about their       missionary efforts overseas. Please sign up at the Welcome Center, in advance so we can coordinate meal plans.

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Church Picnic
Jun
2
11:45 AM11:45

Church Picnic

                                                                     

This years church picnic will be held today, at Chester Woods campground, located at 8378 highway 14 SE, Eyota, MN 55934. We will be heading out to the park immediately after church    service and food will be served at 11:45am. Please bring a dish to share, and chairs or blankets to sit on. We will meet at picnic shelter # 1.

 

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Burger Bash
May
5
11:30 AM11:30

Burger Bash

We want to invite you to join us for Burger Bash. The youth ministry puts on a great meal and shares about how God is leading each of their lives. Many students are fundraising so that they can participate in events like Reach Out Rochester, Leadership Quest, and Our Youth Convention in Colorado in the summer of 2024. Our Goal is to raise $3000.00 to fund these events. Please consider attending Burger Bash in support of our student ministry.

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Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir
Apr
7
10:30 AM10:30

Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir

Special Guests

MN Adult and Teen Challenge Choir represents the resilience, strength, and hope that can emerge from challenging circumstances, through their commitment to healing and transformation. During the worship service on April 7th, they will share their voices and inspiring stories with us. After the service, we will share a meal with them, in the Fellowship Hall.  Special offerings will be collected for their organization. If you would like to help with the meal please email Rachel by Thursday, April 4th, at reglee1105@gmail.com or 920-395-5038 for more info.

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All Church Feed My Starving Children Event
Mar
9
8:00 AM08:00

All Church Feed My Starving Children Event

All Church Feed My Starving Children Event

We invite everyone age 5 and up to serve at Feed My Starving Children March 9th. There is no cost to attend this very significant and meaningful time of service. Children 11 and under must have a parent attend. Please sign up by February 18th as we will be releasing unclaimed shifts back to FMSC after that date. Please register at the welcome center.

 

Here is our schedule:

  • Depart True Life Church by 8 AM

  • Arrive at FMSC in Eagan at 9 AM

  • Serve at FMSC from 9:30 – 11:30 AM

  • Enjoy awards and lunch at Community of Joy – 11:30 AM – 1 PM

  • Return to Rochester at 2 PM

Key addresses:

  • FMSC Eagan: 990 Lone Oak Rd #136, Eagan, MN 55121

  • Community of Joy: 4015 Northview Terrace Eagan 55123

 

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Christmas Eve at True Life
Dec
24
5:00 PM17:00

Christmas Eve at True Life

True Life Church invites you to join us on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of Jesus! Our Christmas Eve morning worship service is at 10:30 am and the Christmas Eve Candlelight service is at 5:00 pm.

Both services will have plenty of great music and an inspiring message of the hope and joy of the coming of Jesus to renew your spirit and bring peace to your heart.

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The Kids' Christmas Program
Dec
17
4:30 PM16:30

The Kids' Christmas Program

The kids will be presenting the Christmas program on Sunday, December 17th at 4:30 pm. There will be a potluck to follow. If you know what you plan to bring please write it down at the Welcome Center. This will help us in our planning. We would love to have people come and support our Kids Ministry!

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Paint Day
Jun
10
10:00 AM10:00

Paint Day

Come join us in renovating our kids’ space in the basement! The Kids Zone, formerly known as the gym, is designed to be a fun, safe, and inviting place for the children in our congregation. One of the first steps we need to take, is to paint!

We are in need of volunteers to come and help us! The painting day will begin at 10 AM, and will end at 2 PM. Anyone who can paint, prep, or encourage can volunteer. We will have pizza for lunch, so we encourage people and families to sign up in advance, to know how many volunteers we have.

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Church Picnic
Jun
4
12:00 PM12:00

Church Picnic

Church Picnic

Join us for a fun-filled Church Picnic at Oxbow Park on Sunday, June 4th at noon! The church will be providing burgers and hot dogs, while families are asked to bring a side dish to share, beverages, paper plates and silverware, lawn chairs, and games. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to spend time together as a church community and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!


 


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All-Church Game Night
Apr
21
6:30 PM18:30

All-Church Game Night

All Church Game Night

Come join us for a night of fun and fellowship at our all-church game night on Friday, April 21st at 6:30 PM! Bring your favorite game and a snack to share as we come together to enjoy each other's company and strengthen our community. We can't wait to see you there!

 

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HIT Basketball Tournament
Apr
14
to Apr 15

HIT Basketball Tournament

The Hillcrest Invitational Basketball Tournament is April 14th – 15th. The tournament consists of a number of different skill levels and has as many as 80 teams in it. We invite anyone from church (7th grade and up) to sign up and be a part of this team.

Here are the details related to this tournament:

  • Practice dates will be announced soon.

  • The registration cost per player cost is $25 per person. (There is no cost if you are a youth group season pass participant)

  • Food, lodging, and transportation costs are an additional expense.

  • Persons wishing to attend but not play are welcomed to attend. (If a youth group student wishes to attend but not play, we are asking that they sign up)

  • We recommend the AmericInn and Country Inn and Suites in Fergus Falls. (These hotels will fill up fast)

  • The deadline to sign up is February 15th.

  • Teams will need to leave town as early as noon on 4/14.

  • For additional information about the tournament, go to https://www.ffhillcrest.org/hit

  • Leading our team will be Pastor Mark N and Ole Olson.

 

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Mar
15
11:30 AM11:30

Easter Sunday

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt

Our Men’s Ministry will be hosting Easter Brunch and would love to have you join us from 9-10 AM for pancakes, eggs, sausage, milk, OJ, fresh fruit, and coffee. We will take a free-will offering to support those serving on our Mexico Mission Trip and for students attending Leadership Quest this summer.

Easter Service

Join us at 10:30 AM for our celebration of the Resurrection.

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Feed My Starving Children
Mar
11
9:30 AM09:30

Feed My Starving Children

We invite anyone from church who is 5 or older to serve with us on March 11th as we pack meals at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan. Space is limited to the first 50 people who sign up. This is a great way for families to serve together.

The schedule for this all-church event is:

  • Meet/depart from TLLBC at 9:45

  • Arrive at FMSC by 11:15

  • Depart at 1:30 to have lunch at Community of Joy LBC

  • Return to TLLBC around 3 pm

There is no cost for this event and lunch is included. We will need a number of adults as we carpool together to this. Please list all participants on individual lines at the signup sheet located at the welcome center by February 10th.

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Recharge
Jan
7
7:30 AM07:30

Recharge

RECHARGE is an event to train, encourage and prepare those that work with children and teens. We as a church are attending this event on January 7 th. We will meet at the church at 7:30

AM and return around dinner time. We as a church want to invest into the lives of those who care for the next generation and this event does an excellent job of doing this. There is no cost to

attend, and we will provide lunch during this invaluable training. For info about the

conference, please go to https://www.ministryrecharge.com/about

If you plan to attend, please sign up at the clipboard at the welcome center by 11/15.

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Christmas Blessings
Dec
11
3:00 PM15:00

Christmas Blessings

Christmas Blessings
Christmas Blessings: An Afternoon of Carols and Refreshment
Join in an afternoon of singing Christmas carols, reflection, and a time of fellowship and refreshment.

Sunday, December 11th, 3:00 PM
Bring your family and friends!
Please bring an appetizer or treat to share.

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