Mexico Mission Trip

April 8, 2010 by theAlley  
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Mexico Mission Trip June 19 – 26 2010

About Tapestries of Life

Tapestries of Life is a US based organization that takes seriously the Christian mandate to take care of widows and orphans. In order to accomplish this mandate, Tapestries of Life is focusing on two large initiatives all for the glory of God. The first vision that God laid on our hearts is to build an orphanage in Guadalupe Mexico, which will be the largest orphanage in all of Latin America. Although there is a lot of work that needs to be completed, God has blessed this project.

Orphange

The Biblical mandate to take care of the widows and orphans is in the process of being fulfilled in the orphanage that is being built at in Guadalupe, MX. This orphanage will house over 400 children and the government promised to fill it within 24 hours of when it’s doors open with a small percentage of the over 7000 children that are living on the street in this area alone. This orphanage is being built by churches in America, Canada, Scotland and all over the world. May God’s name be praised. However there is a lot of work that still needs to be done.

Service to the people

Tapestries service is to the Mexican people that takes from El Paso, to Fabens, Texas, to Mexico and the orphanage which is south of Guadalupe de Bravo over to Cuidad, Juarez, including Loma Blanca, Anapra, and the surrounding areas of Reforma, Caseta and Guadalupe, Mexico. Tapestries has an ever growing circle of partnerships.

This Mission provides much needed food to the poor of Mexico. Many of these items are provided by donations specifically for this ministry or by the work teams involved in the distribution.

Cost of the Mission

Per person to participate is $650 which includes transportation, accommodation and 3 meals a day.

Flight price will be determined upon booking in April.

This is a hands on trip where you will be helping to paint; build, craft and other participate in other projects as needed at the Orphanage.

Mercy Ministry

Mercy Mission happens on the Wednesday of the Mission trip. Not only does this Ministry money provide the food but medicine, medical attention, and other mercy ministry needs throughout the year.

Count on God to do exceedingly, abundantly more than you can ever ask or imagine.

He excutes justice for the orphan and the widow, and shows His love for the alien by giving him food and clothing.
Deuteronomy 10:18

To  learn more about this trip or to sign-up please complete the form below on or before April 19th:

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serve

March 3, 2010 by theAlley  
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women’s shelter

Women’s Shelter Childcare: Denise Giganteclick to contact

Spend time with children at the women’s shelter, giving the moms a much needed break. We send groups of 2-4 people to each Tuesday from 7-8pm. Directions will be given as needed in confidentiality.

Women’s Shelter Bible Study: Jen Minderclick to contact

We offer a Bible study at the shelter on Tuesdays from 7-8pm. Two women are scheduled each Tues. to facilitate and pray with the women.

Amber Condon Women’s Shelter Tutoring: Amber Condonclick to contact

Every Tues 3-4 and Wed 6-7 we offers 1 hour of homework help to children staying at the shelter, ages preschool through high school. Ages, number of children, and subject needs vary considerably from week to week so contact Amber to get connected.

food shelf

Patty Ohmannclick to contact

Donate to the food shelf using the envelopes next to the offering box, or bring food to the grocery cart in the lobby. Individuals (not groups) are welcome to serve at the food shelf on a walk-in basis each Tuesday from 8am-6pm. It is located on the grounds of the Marathon refinery in St. Paul Park.

people helping people [ php ]

Jody Larsonclick to contact

We are building a list of people who are willing to use their skills and abilities to help other people in the church or the community. It could be painting, home repairs/maintenance, car repairs/maintenance, preparing/delivering a meal, yard work or any other opportunity. All skills and abilities are needed! How you can help?

community meals

Carissa Akporeclick to contact

We serve alongside Trinity First Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. The meal will be served from 5:30-6:30pm. The Community Meal is generously provided by TST Catering and will be for the people of the Phillips Neighborhood and surronding community. If your heart is serving food and connecting with people in the inner city community please contact Carissa.

missions

Peggy Howell Peggy Howellclick to contact

theAlley maintains several relationships with missions across the globe. Contact Patty to see how you can get involved or when upcoming trips might be.

worship

March 3, 2010 by theAlley  
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worship band & tech

Brian Smithclick to contact
We’re always looking for talented people to join our bands. If you have experience and most of all a heart that desires to lead and join people in worship; we want to hear form you.  Or if you have experience running sound we can use you in our sound engineer rotation.

prayer

Evelyn Soli Evelyn Soliclick to contact
We believe in the power of prayer.  Meet with our prayer team the second Tuesday of each month to praye for the needs of the church, congregation and others.  Also, we are looking for men and women willing to pray with people after worship on Sundays.  If the Spirit is leading you, we’d welcome you on our rotating schedule praying after service every 4-6 weeks.

connections team

Jill Ellingson Jill Ellingsonclick to contact

Work with a team to help people get connected at theAlley, find places to plugin & serve, and ultimately to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.

usher, greet, set-up & clean-up

Jon Schommerclick to contact
Looking for a friendly face to greet at the doors, help with seating, and other needs of the congregation before, during, and after services.  Or if you are more of a behind the scenes person you can join our setup and clean-up crews which work before and after services and occasionally during the week.

the cafe

Shelley Smith Shelley Smithclick to contact
If you enjoy baking or serving there is a schedule at the cafe where you can sign up to bring treats on Sunday to be served after the 10:45 service.  About 200 pieces per Sunday are needed, so you can up for all of it or half.  Treats can be purchased or homemade.

family

February 23, 2010 by theAlley  
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nursery

Kendall Woodclick to contact

Nursery is available for children up to pre-K during our worship services on Sunday mornings (9 & 10:45)   We also encourage parents that use the nursery to also sign up to help out once every 6 weeks or so if you are able.

AlleyKids

Amanda McCulloch Amanda McCullochclick to contact

AlleyKids is our Sunday school program which runs @ 9:30 on Sunday’s.  Kids in the 9a service are dismissed at 9:30 to go attend classes and then are picked up by their parents afterwards.  Please contact Amanda to sign your child up or to see how you might be able to serve.

AlleyTeens

AlleyTeens Mark Boatman, Doug McCulloch & Dawn Ludwigclick to contact

AlleyTeens starts at 9:30 on Sunday mornings and also on some Wednesday nights; called theWay (check the calendar)

Drama

Susan Stebbing Susan Stebbingclick to contact

Our drama group is open to all kids in our AlleyKids and Teens groups.  They are responsible for a couple productions a year including a Drama Camp for school aged kids during the summer. If you would like to get your child involved or would like to get involved please contact Susan.

deeper

February 23, 2010 by theAlley  
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small groups

Leader: Brian Smithclick to contact

Our small groups ministry aims to connect people in similar life situations to each other and then encourage them to meet regularly, study the Word together and grow together in faith & fellowship.  Contact Brian for current openings within our groups or if you are interested in starting your own small group.

one2one

Patty Ohmann Leader: Patty Ohmannclick to contact

One to One is a person to person discipleship experience. It is done in blocks of six week commitments. Typically two people will meet once a week for six weeks, read the Bible, discuss it and share life. There are two primary connections: 1) Mentor and Mentoree 2) Peer to Peer.

women’s ministry

Sarah Smith Leader: Sarah Smithclick to contact

From bible studies to fellowship opportunities there is always something available for ladies to get involved in.  If you are looking to connect to a group of ladies to study the Word or want info on upcoming gatherings contact Sarah Smith for more details.  Also we are always looking for other women who would like to get involved in helping lead this ministry.

recovery

Dustin Barnes Leader: Dustin Barnesclick to contact

A Christ-centered recovery group for men and women with any kind of sin of addiction. Meets each Tuesday evening at 7pm at the Alley.  For more information, visit the Recovery page

Ironmen bible studies

Cottage Grove Area
Jim Manship
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Ironmen South meets every Friday morning at 6:15.  We walk through books of the Bible together.  Currently we are studying the book of Jeremiah.  Make plans to join us some morning or contact Jim for more information.

Downtown St. Paul
Rick Gigante
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Ironmen Downtown meets on Friday mornings at 6:30a.  We meet at the Backstreet Grill and simply read through and study the Bible together.

Ben Griffin Grand Ave
Ben Griffin
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Ironmen Grand Ave meets on Tuesday mornings @ Amore Coffee in St. Paul @ 6:30a.

women’s bible studies

Kristy Wright Downtown St. Paul
Kristy Wright
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‘Morning Delivery’ meets on Tuesday mornings at the Backstreet Grill in St. Paul from 6:30-7:30a.  We are currently studying the book of Hebrews from now through November.

Sarah Smith Cottage Grove Area
Sarah Smith
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We will be starting a new Bible study in October.  Contact me for more info.

Katie Griffin Cottage Grove Area
Katie Griffin
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This Bible study meets on Thursday nights @ theAlley starting at 6:45.

Gun Shop Bible Study

Leader: Doug McCullochclick to contact

Explores what it means to be a Warrior for Christ, as we go through the qualities of a Christian Warrior (eg: Armor of God, Courage, Faith, etc). It is held monthly on Fridays from 6:30-7:30pm. After we will shoot for an hour provided that there is space available on the range.