Why Gather Mid-Week?
Different sized gatherings deliver different benefits. Large gatherings are good places for robust singing, corporate worship, and expository exultation in biblical preaching. Small gatherings are good places for personal accountability and tailored prayer for specific needs. Mid-sized groups can be good places for missions reports, baptism testimonies, and connecting with one another over the word.
The Wednesday night Connection is designed to provide an opportunity to share a meal together, to worship and sing, and dig deep into God's Word. During the academic year, we offer Bible-centered electives for children, youth, and adult participation. One hour per week of corporate weekend worship is not excessive, and therefore many feel that their delight in God merits a midweek gathering for expression of grave gladness in Christ.
During the academic year (September through May), we have Wednesday Connection activities at our Downtown and North Campuses. South people are invited to join us at the Downtown Campus for Connection, or join one of the Wednesday home groups we're hoping to start.
Fall Wednesday Connection Schedule:
- 4:45-6:00 PM - Dinner
- 5:20-6:10 PM - Children's Choir Rehearsals
- 5:30-6:00 PM - Prayer
- 6:15-6:45 PM - Worship
- 6:50-8:00 PM* - Classes & Adult Choir Rehearsals
(TBI Classes & Adult Choirs end later than 8:00 PM).
Dinner
Dinner is served between 4:45 and 6:00 PM. Reservations are required by Mondays at noon: (Downtown & South people: Call the receptionist at the Downtown Campus to make reservations there, 612.338.7653; North people: call the receptionist at the North Campus, 612.455.0800). The cost is about $3 per person, with family rates available.
Prayer
All are invited to ½ an hour of prayer ...the visible engine which drives our effort. All are welcome. Downtown Campus, Room 111. North Campus, Prayer Room.
Worship
It is good for the body of believers to get together midweek and make much of Christ in song. Setting aside time to solely and wholly focus on the person and renewing, life-giving work of Jesus Christ is vital. We put aside other activities for ½ an hour to refocus our hearts and minds as a church for corporate worship in the sanctuary, missionary testimonies, and baptisms.
Adult Classes
After worship, children and their leaders are dismissed to their classrooms and adults have a time of teaching together in a class setting. Join these classes anytime. See the calendar for specifics from week to week and up-to-date information of other changes.
- North Campus Adults - Room A208
- Downtown Campus Adults - Sanctuary
- See our online calendar for specifics on teaching series.
The Bethlehem Institute also offers some classes during the adult teaching time which require enrollment at the beginning of the term and a basic tuition. For information and online registration, go to the website for The Bethlehem Institute.
Children, Youth, & Young Adult (Sr High) Classes
For the joy of the next generation, children's, youth, and young adult (Sr High) programs are available on Wednesday (after 30 minutes of corporate worship in the sanctuary at 6:15 PM) at the North & Downtown Campuses. Nursery care for ages 0-3 is available during Wednesday Connection, beginning at 6:00 PM (Downtown Campus in the basement below the sanctuary; North Campus in Hallway B). See class list for programs for all our young people. We encourage you to explore the curriculum we use, most of which is available at Children Desiring God.
Child & Youth Check In
Learn more about checking your children in and see other resources on our page for Children. More Jr & Sr High (7th-12th grade) information is available our page for Youth.