Browncroft Community Church | Fall Magazine 2018 by Browncroft Community Church

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CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ARTICLE: THE REACH INITIATIVE: WOLOF PARTNERSHIP UPDATE

KIDS SCHEDULE

STUDENTS SCHEDULE

ARTICLE: THE POWER OF SMALL GROUPS

GROUPS & CLASSES SCHEDULE

ARTICLE: MISSIONS AT BROWNCROFT

MISSIONS CALENDAR

SUPPORT GROUPS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

GREAT THINGS

I’m very excited about the year that we are beginning together. I believe the opening of our new spaces is part of a larger work God is doing in the life of our church. It’s a time full of possibility for each of us who call Browncroft home and for those who God may lead to our church in the days ahead. This magazine holds key information about the events surrounding the opening of our newly renovated auditorium building and newly expanded children’s theater. I hope you’re planning on taking part in our special dedication service and grand-opening celebration this fall. It’s our hope that these spaces will be used to bring new people and families into a life-changing relationship with Jesus. You will also find here key dates and times for our fall launch. With our reopening scheduled for late September many of our adult offerings will not begin until early October, but all kids and students will move up to their new classes September 9th. In the early fall I will be sharing a series of messages from the early chapters of the Book of Joshua. These chapters are about the preparation of the next generation of God’s people inheriting the promises given to their ancestors. The Jordan crossing represents a new beginning for the people of God. I believe we are at such a moment in the life of our ministry. Like the second generation in this account, we have before us the opportunity to go to new places as a church. God has also made promises to us, yet ones that will require new levels of commitment from each of us. ROB CATTALANI

SENIOR PASTOR

My prayer is that as individuals and as a congregation we will choose to trust God with more of ourselves. To go deeper in our commitment to Him and wider in our reach to the many around us who do not yet know peace and freedom found in a relationship with Jesus. Praying for you and for great things in our church.

“Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before.” JOSHUA 3:4A

INVITING PEOPLE INTO A LIFE-CHANGING RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS

“I learned about how others view God, their need for Him, their bravery to trust and believe in Him despite how it may negatively impact their lives.” KRISTEN BECK

THE REACH INITIATIVE: WOLOF UPDATE BY: KAREN WOOD Browncroft has a special focus on and concern for the Wolof people, an unreached people group in Senegal, West Africa. Out of over 3 million people, there are only about 200 Wolof believers. It is our passion to give every Wolof person an opportunity to consider the good news about Jesus in a meaningful way. Starting in 1999, Browncroft has steadily built a network of missionaries, organizations and churches who have the same vision. As such, we currently fund and engage actively with five missionary households, a private K – 10 school, a vocational training center for women, and a radio ministry. This year, as we near the 20th anniversary of our Wolof Partnership, we are renewing our commitment as a Reach partnership. In Pastor Rob’s words, “It is my hope to see a new generation from Browncroft engage the important work God is doing in Senegal today.” This is exactly what happened earlier this year as Family Ministry staffer Kristen Beck spent six weeks in Senegal assisting at the women’s vocational center. Kristen writes, “We are really in a unique position where the people who have come before me/us serving here have built trusting and loyal relationships, and that is SO important. That is a gift from God that has set us up to hopefully serve here as long as that relationship remains consistent and desiring honest feedback about what works and what doesn’t.”

Our missionary partners in Senegal were encouraged and helped by Kristen in their own ministry, as Kristen served in an extremely faithful and effective way. Not only that, she herself also grew as a disciple of Jesus. Kristen says, “I learned about how others view God, their need for Hime, their bravery to trust and believe in Him despite how it may negatively impact their lives.” We pray that 2019 will be a year of significant involvement in Senegal. What about you? Is God nudging you to join this strategic ministry? To get involved in the Wolof partnership, start on your knees! Ask God where he would lead you. Could you sponsor a child’s education, or a young woman’s vocational training? Could you follow our missionaries on social media and write encouraging words and prayers to them? Your involvement might be getting your small group to adopt one of our Wolof missionaries for prayer, or giving to the Wolof Fund (now available online). Perhaps 2019 might even be your year to go with one of our short-term teams: to work with a dental team, help at the women’s vocational center, teach ESOL, or even join with our newest initiative at a school for the Deaf in the capital city of Dakar. Talk to God about all this. Then get in touch with karen@browncroft. org to see how you can be a part of our Wolof Reach partnership!

KIDS

EMBRACE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Sunday Mornings | 9am & 10:30am Embrace, our preschool environment, exists to embrace the physical needs of our youngest children to help them know God’s love and meet God’s family. Embrace is for children from birth through Kindergarten that meets on Sunday mornings during the 9:00 and 10:30 worship services. EXPLORE ELEMENTARY PROGRAM Sunday Mornings at 9am & 10:30am Explore, our elementary environment, exists to explore together the interests of our kids to help them trust God’s character and experience God’s family. We want every elementary student to: trust God no matter what, make the wise choice, and treat others the way they want to be treated. Our Explore program meets on Sunday mornings during the 9:00 and 10:30 worship services. DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL Monday - Friday Our mission is to partner with parents in the total development of their children by providing active learning experiences and socialization in a warm and secure Christian environment. A partnership with parents is formed to develop positive relationships, a sense of security, and knowledge that their child is respected, loved, and well cared for. This partnership also encourages parental involvement in our program. Our friendly, flexible atmosphere will ease your child’s transition from home to school. Classes for 3 year olds, 4 year olds, and Pre-K available starting in September 2018.

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Email: DiscoveryPreschool@Browncroft.org Visit: Browncroft.org/Discovery-Preschool

MOVE-UP SUNDAY On Sunday, September 9th, kids and students will begin attending their new class for the 2018-2019 program year. Embrace preschool children will be pre-assigned to their new class, while elementary and middle school students will move-up to their new grade level groups. START HERE September 30 | 12pm Come to an event that will help you begin a conversation with your child about what it means to follow Jesus. Learn together about some of the foundations of our faith, baptism and communion, and be prepared to answer the questions your child will have about our faith. Start Here is a 45-minute class for parents and children. Join us with your child for a simple Gospel presentation focused on John 3:16, along with information about baptism, and communion. Register at: Browncroft.org/starthere BABYD: BABY DEDICATION CELEBRATION October 13 | 11am BabyD is more than a dedication event. It is an opportunity for you to take some time at the beginning of your journey as a parent to really think about what will matter the most in the life of your child; to really talk together and decide what you will value and what you can do today that will have the greatest impact on your child’s future. It is our hope that we can partner with you from the very beginning to be your biggest fans, your strongest supporters, and your trusted guides as you raise your child to know what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Register at: Browncroft.org/babyd BRING-A-FRIEND SUNDAY October 21 | 9am & 10:30am We would like to encourage your child to bring a friend to church this Sunday for a special morning of fun and games while learning an important truth from the Bible. We will present the Gospel message and look forward to sharing Jesus with our friends for possibly the first time.

FAMILY BAPTISM CELEBRATION November 11 | 6pm The day a child makes the decision to trust Jesus as their Savior is a huge milestone. If your child put their trust in Jesus Christ and believe in Him as the One who forgives their sins and makes it possible for them to know God, we are so proud of them. There is no greater single decision that they could make. We believe that baptism is an important next step for them. Baptism is their way of telling their friends and family, “Hey, I’m a follower of Jesus!” Our baptisms for kids and students take place at an event we call Family Baptism Celebration. It’s a party, and their baptism is the main event! Register at: Browncroft.org/familybaptism

EXPLORE FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) - THEATRE GRAND OPENING December 2 | 9am or 10:30am Parents and elementary students are invited to join us on Sunday morning during either the 9:00 and 10:30 services for a Family Experience (FX). Come celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Explore Theatre (Room C31) and experience the Sunday morning program together with your child. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what your elementary child is talking about each week. FAMILY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL December 9 | 3-7pm Come out to a Christmas party big enough for the whole family. Join us for a night of holiday fun including food, games, and our high-energy musical production of “Jingle Jam: A Sense-ible Christmas.” Register at: Browncroft.org/familychristmas

STUDENTS EMERGE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM Sundays | 9am & 10:30am & Wednesdays | 6:30PM Our Emerge middle school environment exists to partner with parents and affirm each student’s personal journey and so they emerge with purpose to own their faith and value a faith community. We want every middle school student to: Love God because He will never stop loving them, follow Jesus because He knows them better than they know themselves, and live out God’s story so others can know Jesus. Our Emerge middle school programs meet on Sunday mornings during the 9:00 and 10:30 worship services as well as on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm. ELEVATE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM Wednesdays | 6:30pm Elevate, our high school environment, exists to elevate each student’s potential to keep pursuing authentic faith and discover a personal mission by partnering with parents and key small group leaders on a weekly basis. We want every high school student to: pursue a relationship with their Creator, trust what Jesus did to transform who they need to become, and exist to demonstrate God’s love to those around them. Our Elevate high school program meets on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm. ELEVATE FALL RETREAT September 21-23 | Three Springs Retreat Center Morris, PA Our Fall Retreat is one of the highlights of our year. Don’t miss this incredible weekend as we get away from it all to spend some time together. We will have a lot of fun and focused time of worship and teaching as well as some great time in our small groups.

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EMERGE FALL RETREAT October 5-7 | Mission Meadows Camp Dewittville, NY Our fall retreat is an opportunity for middle school students and their small group leaders to get away for an incredible weekend of relationship building, worship, and Bible learning. The retreat is designed for students to spend time with others and spend time with God. These short weekends can be life-changing moments for our students. Register at: Browncroft.org/students/events PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT October 19 | 6pm This is one of our students’ favorite events. We meet at Browncroft, eat together and then head out on a photo scavenger hunt in our small groups. Each group will receive a list of things they must find or do over the course of the night, while documenting their adventure in photos. Lots of fun and a great event opportunity to invite friends. Register at: Browncroft.org/students/events REVERB November 2-3 | 7pm | Blue Cross Arena Our small group leaders will be leading this event for their groups and it’s going to be a blast. Throughout the night your student will see a Rochester Americans hockey game, hear from a great speaker, and have the chance to participate in many fun activities. A great opportunity for your students to invite their friends to this incredible event. Register at: Reverb.wol.org/students

EMERGE SNOW CAMP January 18-20 | Mission Meadows Camp Dewittville, NY Our winter retreat is an opportunity for middle school students and their small group leaders to get away for an incredible weekend of relationship building, worship, and Bible learning. The retreat is designed for students to spend time with others and spend time with God. These short weekends can be life-changing moments for our students.

ELEVATE WINTER RETREAT January 18-20 | Mission Meadows Camp Dewittville, NY A great weekend together as we launch into the winter and spring semesters. This is a focused time of teaching, worship, and relationship building for our students. By spending time with others and spending time with God we seek to grow closer to Jesus individually and as a group. This can be a life-changing weekend for your student.

SMALL GROUPS REMIND US OF THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL Andrew, the pastor that oversaw small groups, approached me. At the time, I was in my twenties and working as a college admissions counselor in the Philadelphia area with a busy schedule. He began to walk towards me with that focused look of an important topic – you know, the “I’m about to ask you to take on a project” walk.

“Peter, would you be open to leading a small group?” Andrew asked me. As a single twenty-something, I did not feel I had much to offer the church. The questions started coming to me. Who would come to a small group I led? Do I have enough time to do it? A few weeks later, I found myself leading a small group. It included two couples with no kids and a college student. One of the couples graciously decided to host the group at their apartment as opposed to my trailer that looked like a twenty-something male lived there. The first two meetings felt strange. The talkers talked and the observers listened. The awkward silence was met with two people starting a sentence at the same time. It took us time to get to know each other. Soon the conversation flowed and we began to develop genuine care for each other. I will always remember the one night we had dinner together. We planned a potluck of eclectic proportion. One couple provided a spicy Indian curry dish. The other couple brought BBQ meatballs. The college student brought baked goods. I probably took an easy road by bringing drinks and paper products. That night we reflected on the past few weeks. We went from a small group of misfits and strangers to people who became like family. We prayed together. We cried together. We laughed together. Ultimately, each of us shared how we experienced the Gospel together. Though we eventually went our separate ways, this group has kept a very special place in my heart. As I think back to my experience in small groups, the person that changed the most was me. It took Jesus placing me in a group of people to see how His love could connect those who appear to have very little in common. I made mistakes as a leader in this group, but to my amazement people offered grace. More importantly, we cared for each other in a way that Jesus seemed present.

PETER ENGLERT

ADULT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR

We talk a lot about small groups at Browncroft. I hear a lot of the reasons why people hesitate to participate or lead. You’re busy. You’re an introvert. You’re afraid of commitment. What if on the other side of participating in a small group was experiencing the Gospel in a way you never have before? The Gospel is the Good News of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection: life-change in Jesus. Small groups are where life-change in Jesus happens. Jesus devoted three years of His life to 12 disciples.

“What if on the other side of participating in a small group was experiencing the Gospel in a way you never have before?”

When you commit to a small group of 6-12 people, you engage Scripture together, pray together, share life together, and have fun together. Opening our lives up to other people challenges us to change. In the Bible, there are over 40 verses about relating to “one another.” Because Jesus created us for community, we learn to become like Him in the context of other people. If you’re in a small group, I pray that you commit to grow personally and to encourage those around you to become more like Jesus. If you’re not in a small group, I hope you take the risk and the leap. You never know how God will work in your life and how God might place you to make a difference in the lives of others in your group.

BAPTISMS AT BROWNCROFT | ROOM C31 At Browncroft, baptism is a big deal. We believe that baptism is part of every follower’s faith journey. As a church we value this celebration because it reminds us of how Jesus changes lives. If you have not been baptized, we hope you get baptized this year! Prior to each baptism, we will host Information Meetings following the Sunday morning services in Room C31. Sunday Baptisms Dates: • November 11,2018 • February 10, 2018 • May 19, 2019 Info Meetings (After Each Service): • October 7 & 14 of 2018 • January 6 & 13 of 2019 • April 7 & 14 of 2019 We will hold Adult Baptisms on Sunday mornings and Family Baptism on the Sunday night of Baptism Sunday.

MEMBERSHIP CLASS | ROOM A12 Membership signifies a deeper commitment to the church. At Browncroft, going through the membership process offers a mutual responsibility of the church in supporting you in your spiritual growth and you investing to the overall mission of the church - inviting people into a life-change in Jesus. The membership class happens on the first Sunday of each month at 12 pm. Childcare and a light lunch is provided. Here are the dates for the membership class: • November 4,2018 • December 2, 2018 • January 6, 2019 • February 3, 2019 • March 3, 2019 • April 7, 2019 • May 5, 2019 Visit: Browncroft.org/membership

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GROUPS & CLASSES

RENEW: PRACTICES FOR A GROWING LIFE OF FAITH Starting October 7 | 9am | Room A8 Do you want to go deeper in your faith journey? We know the potential of practices such as prayer, studying Scripture, silence, and solitude can have on our lives. Many of us struggle to engage in these practices. If you have this struggle, then Renew is for you. Based off of the Spiritual Formation Workbook by James Bryan Smith and Lynda Graybeal, you will gain the experience in these practices during each session along with practical wisdom from historical influencers from Christianity. We hope this class renews your soul by engaging in these remarkable spiritual practices. HOW TO READ THE BOOK OF MATTHEW October 7 - December 16 | 10:30am | Room A8 This year at Browncroft we will explore the Book of Matthew on Sunday mornings and in our small groups. The How to Read the Book of Matthew class will enhance your experience in studying it personally and conversation with your group. We will explore why Matthew was written; who is the author of this book; how the book portrays Jesus, especially as a teacher; and ultimately learn how to apply this book to our own faith journey. Join this class as an individual or bring your whole small group.

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TOGETHER Together Women’s Ministry is about doing life together through authentic, intergenerational mentoring relationships for women at Browncroft. Our vision in these Christ-centered mentoring relationships is for women to influence and encourage one another to wholeheartedly seek God and fully grow up in Him. These relationships are created through informal gatherings over dinner or dessert as a means for Browncroft women to organically connect with one another. Dessert and/or dinner gathering are offered various times throughout the year in the homes of Browncroft women. Go to Browncroft.org/together for more details.

LAUGH YOUR WAY TO A BETTER MARRIAGE October 7 - December 16 | 9 & 10:30am | Room A12 Who said marriage couldn’t be fun? Don’t miss MarriedLife in the fall as we go through the series Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage with content by Mark Gungor. Laugh and learn as you explore the underlying dynamics of male/female relationships. Through this series, couples will learn honest and hard-hitting insights, with guidance to discuss and interact with each other, and be able to make real, positive changes in their marriages. WOMEN’S MINISTRY SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY Starting October 8 | 7pm We welcome you to join Browncroft women of all ages and life stages. The heart of our community is learning from Scripture and applying it to our daily lives while building authentic, encouraging relationships. This fall we will be following the sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew. Each Monday we gather for an inspiring devotional or short video and then separate into small groups for discussion and prayer. Whether you are new to reading the Bible or have read it through many times, you will enjoy meeting and absorbing God’s Word together! MEN’S CLASS WITH PASTOR ROB Starting October 11 | 6:30am | Room A12 Join Pastor Rob as he goes more in depth on the Book of Matthew from our Sunday series. Each Thursday morning you will recap the message on Matthew from Sunday while getting greater insight into the passage to apply it to your life. This is a great way to get connected to other men at Browncroft while having a quality study of scripture. YOUNG ADULTS Large Gathering (3rd Friday of the Month) and Small Groups Off Campus If you are a college student to a young professional, become a part of our Young Adult Ministry. We offer small groups that meet off campus during the week and we have a Large Gathering on the third Friday of the month. CBS (COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY) Starting October 3 | 9:15am A weekly in depth bible study for women and men. There is also an accompanying children’s program (birth through preschool) for children of adults attending the class. Visit: Rochestereast.cbsclass.org

MISSIONS AT BROWNCROFT Missions. . . Missionary. . . Hearing those words may catapult you back to images of pith helmets and Ugly Americans. But no! “Missionary” simply means “sent one.” In this case, the person doing the sending is Jesus, and the people being sent are his disciples: “As the Father has sent me,” Jesus says, “I am sending you” (John 20:21). Just as God the Father sent Jesus into the world to bring love, healing, hope and salvation, so Jesus has sent us, his followers, into the world for his glory. At Browncroft, we take this reality seriously and hold Global Engagement as one of our core values.

So. . . . . that means we’re all headed off to Papua New Guinea next week? Not necessarily (though don’t rule it out!). Missions at its simplest is Jesus sending us to take His Good News across barriers wherever and whatever they might be. It means beginning by praying for God’s grace-filled Message to run freely in the world, and for ears and hearts to be open. It means people willing to go in person to all the places where the Message hasn’t fully penetrated. It means encouraging, caring for, and funding such people in their work, even if it takes decades. It also means helping to light a fire in a new generation of men and women willing to go. Each of these five elements – praying, encouraging, giving, going, mobilizing—are at work in missions, and each also intersects with our five Browncroft missions environments. Take a look! MISSIONARIES: Know and help our missionary partners Take a mission trip to help our partners on the field. Complete your small group by adopting a missionary for care and encouragement. Celebrate their joys and empathize in their frustrations. Give to their support through the Missions Fund. Praise and worship God for what he is doing! It’s all part of missions! PERU PARTNERSHIP: Connect with an urban church in Lima. Learn about global Christianity from our sister church in Peru. Share with them what God is teaching us, and learn from them in a peer-to-peer relationship. Host your Peruvian brothers and sisters. Spread the Good News together here in Rochester, in Peru, and wherever God leads us to go!

KAREN WOOD

DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS

WOLOF PARTNERSHIP: Take Jesus to an unreached people group Pray, give, encourage, go! Sponsor a child at the Georges Flattery School, or help at vocational training centers in Senegal. Do good in Jesus’s name as a dentist, medical professional, teacher, ASL speaker vocational trainer and more. Offer Bible teaching for the leaders of the growing church. Pray for open hearts to truly hear the Gospel. TRY “GLOCAL”: Reach cross-culturally without leaving Rochester Befriend an international student far from home. Welcome a traumatized refugee. Share the love and message of Jesus with people from every far-flung region of the globe who need your friendship. STAY LOCAL: Five miles away, cross barriers with the gospel Play basketball with a teen. Fix a family’s home. Teach a child to read. Sing a hymn with the homeless. Mentor a young couple. Befriend a pregnant girl. Do it all in Jesus’s name. Can you hear it? Jesus is sending you out! Will you go?

“As the Father has sent me,” Jesus says, “I am sending you” . JOHN 20:21

If interested email me at karen@browncroft.org

MISSIONS Visit: Browncroft.org/events SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIP INFO MEETING September 22 | 9am & September 23 | 12pm | East House Upstairs Conference Room Find out how you can join our missionary partners on the field in 2019. Serve God in Peru, Senegal, France, Honduras, El Salvador, China and more. Light lunch provided.

MISSIONS CELEBRATION: MOBILIZED October 28 | 6pm | Gym Join us as we celebrate and report the work God has done through Browncrofters in 2018. Many of our local and global teams will share what God has done in and through them this past year. Music, light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Visit: Browncroft.org/mc18

DRESS A GIRL SEWING EVENT November 3 | 9:30am | Gym Meet us in the gym to make simple dresses for girls and shorts for boys around the world, used by our missionary partners and short-term teams to show Jesus’ love and build relationships. Jobs for sewers and non-sewers! Open to women and men of all ages.

MISSIONS CELEBRATION | SEMINAR | TODD AHREND October 28 | 4pm | Café Todd Ahrend graduated from Northeastern State University, has a Masters from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctorate from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

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MISSIONS CELEBRATION October 28 - November 4 Todd Ahrend of The Traveling Team will kick off our Missions Celebration in all morning services and offer a special seminar later in the day. Our missionary partners from around the world will join you in your small groups throughout the week to meet you and celebrate what God is doing where they minister.

DRESS A GIRL SEWING DAYS September 18 & October 16 | 10:30am | Room C35 Drop in between 10:30 - 2:30 to work on dresses that our missionaries and short-term teams will deliver to girls around the world. A great time to learn to sew if you don’t know how!

He is the founder and International Director of The Traveling Team, a national missions mobilization movement. He and his wife, Jessica, have spent almost two decades traveling both nation-wide and abroad, speaking to thousands of people about involvement in world evangelization. Todd has exposure in over sixty countries and has lived in the Middle East. He is the author of The Abrahamic Revolution and In This Generation. Todd and Jessica have five children: Camden, Brody, Axel, Quincy, and Cruz!

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WOLOF PARTNERSHIP INFO LUNCH October 14 | 12pm Enjoy lunch as you learn about our Wolof Partnership and how you can get involved through child sponsorship, short term teams and many other avenues.

SUPPORT GROUPS CELEBRATE RECOVERY Starting September 4 | 7pm | Café We gather every Tuesday with others recovering from adverse life circumstances and celebrate God’s healing power in our lives through the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery Principles. Celebrate Recovery offers everyone a safe place and the opportunity to participate in a group setting where they have an opportunity to share their experiences, strengths and hopes with others that are also going through a Christ-centered recovery. Anyone with hurts, habits, or hang-ups and who wants to experience the freedom possible through the power of God are welcomed. Facilitators are experienced in the recovery process, having gone through the program. GRIEFSHARE Starting September 9 | 12pm | Room C35 GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences - the death of a loved one. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. These 13 sessions consist of a spiritually-based video seminar followed by a group discussion of the session’s topic. A workbook will reinforce each session’s topic and provide valuable resources to help you deal with the pain of the loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.

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Every Sunday from noon to 2 pm in Room C35 from September 9 through December 2. Those not from Browncroft are welcomed to attend. Free lunch provided. Registration requested. DIVORCECARE Starting September 9 | 12pm | Room C40 DivorceCare is a support group for individuals who have or are in the process of experiencing divorce or marital separation. These 13 sessions consist of a spiritually-based video seminar followed by a group discussion of the session’s topic. A workbook will reinforce each session’s topic and provide valuable resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. Every Sunday from noon to 2 pm in Room C40 from September 9 through December 2. Those not from Browncroft are welcomed to attend. Free lunch provided. Registration requested – required if childcare is needed. DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Starting September 11 | 6pm | Room B30 Provides the opportunity on the second Tuesday of every month to discuss care-giving and pertinent issues pertaining to the care of a loved one with dementia. Included is a Bible study, using scripture related to the giving of care to others as well as sharing personal experiences of their loved ones confidentially.

SERVE ON CAMPUS We invite you to get involved and serve as a part of one of the many ministries on the Browncroft campus. Whether if it’s with kids or students, volunteering in our café, serving on our production team, or one of the many other places to get involved, we want you to join our team. LEAF RAKING IN NEIGHBORHOOD October 20 Reach out to Browncroft’s neighbors by raking leaves and extend an invitation to our newly remodeled campus. Email: jack@browncroft.org PARTNER FAIR October 21 | Sunday Morning | Gym Opportunity to explore serving opportunities with over 20 local partners in a “trade show” atmosphere. Our partners will be available after and between services to explain their ministries and volunteer needs. Email: jack@browncroft.org RFM FOOD COLLECTION & DISTRIBUTION November 4 - 19 Annual project to supply Thanksgiving meals to families in need. There are opportunities to serve at church by signing up volunteers, collecting and sorting the food, loading the truck and unloading at RFM. You can serve the families by preparing baskets on a Saturday AM and delivering them directly over a few days. Email: jack@browncroft.org CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE November 5 - December 15 Annual project to supply Christmas gifts to needy children in Rochester. Distribute gift request at church, take the kids shopping for gifts, and help us sort, assemble and deliver the gifts to RFM. Volunteers are also needed at the distribution site on December 15. Email: jack@browncroft.org

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING October 9 | 7pm | Sanctuary Members, please plan to join us as we reflect over the past year, and we plan and prepare for the future. During this meeting we will be voting on the 2018-2019 budgets, elders, and proposed bylaw changes. TOWNHALL MEETING September 29 | 9am | Café Join us on this morning to review the congregational proposals and have questions answered by members of key church leadership.

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