Events

Woman on the Move : Events Below

When: April 12, 2008. Meet at Emmanuel Christian Center at 10:00am
Where: Vertical Endeavors 845 Phalen Blvd. St. Paul, MN (651) 776-1430

Website: www.verticalendeavors.com

Vertical Endeavors is one of the largest indoor rock climbing facilities in the world. With over 18,200 square feet of climbing surface Vertical Endeavors is the place to climb! Over 60 separate ropes provide hundreds of climbing routes. An excellent beginner area is perfect for introducing new climbers to the sport.

Cost: $17.99 per person. Rock climbing shoes $4.00 per person (or you may wear tennis shoes)

What to bring: Your own tennis shoes or money to rent the equipment ($4.00) Climbing fee ($17.99) Money for refreshments and possibly lunch afterward ($$$) Water bottle Excitement to have fun and/or try something new What to wear: Indoor clothing that allows you to move freely (no loose belts, dangling strings, also minimal jewelry for ease of movement)

When: Saturday, May 10, 2008 What Event: Kayaking
Where: Wargo Nature Center 7701 Main Street Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 429-8007
Website: http://www.anokacountyparks.com/qlinks/wargonc/equiprental.htm

Time: Meet at Emmanuel Christian Center at 10:00am
Cost: Anoka County Park pass: $ 5.00 per day Single seat Kayak’s: $10.00 per hour Tandem Kayak’s: $15.00 per hour

What to bring: Money for refreshments and possibly lunch afterward ($$$) Water bottle Joy of the Lord, excitement and willingness to have fun What to wear: Appropriate clothing for the season

When: June 13 – June 15, 2008
What Event: Camping (biking, hiking) at Pathfinder Village in Hinkley, MN
Where: Pathfinder Village 200 Pathfinder Village Hinkley, MN 55037 (320) 384-7985 Instruction will be included

Departure Time: Meet at Emmanuel Christian Center at 5:00pm on Friday

Return Time: Return to Emmanuel Christian Center at 3:00pm on Sunday Cost: $10.00 per person for food (prepay at the Women on the Move counter, door #2) Limit: (15) Participants

What to bring: Camping supplies Bicycle Joy of the Lord, excitement and willingness to have fun What to wear: Appropriate clothing for the season

1 Woman 5 Friends event

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008 9:00 - 11:00 A.M.
This is another 1Woman 5Friends event where you can invite guests who do not attend ECC or are new to our church. Brunch will be served followed by our speaker Susie Larson, author of Balance that Works when Life Doesn’t.

The Lord called Susie into ministry after she and her family endured seven years of intense crisis that brought them to a deeper level in their walk of faith. She comes with a heart of conviction to communicate the vast love of a Savior who will never let us go. Look for more details early March.

Bridging the Gap

Our annual district spring conference is returning to Emmanuel! Mark your calendars for April 4 & 5, 2008. The conference begins Friday afternoon with leadership training. Lisa Bevere - Keynote speaker This conference provides an atmosphere of encouragement for all women. It is an opportunity for you to bring a friend, family member or co-worker. The conference provides cutting edge resources through plenary and workshop speakers that will encourage and challenge women in their relationship with Jesus Christ! For more information visit: www.mnbtg.org