ONE Under the Sun
September 8th | 4:00pm
Worship | Picnic | Inflatables | Games | FREE Dessert
We're Saying Goodbye to Summer at our ONE Under the Sun Event! Invite your families, friends, and neighbors of all ages to enjoy worship, inflatables, games, and dessert. Each family should bring their own picnic and chairs or blanket to sit on.
Note: There will be no morning services on September 8th.
ONLINE message with hosts available at 4pm. Get more details about this Sunday HERE
E V E N T S
Worship Arts Open House
September 25, 2024
6:30pm
Are you curious about what it means to be on the Worship Arts team? Come for an evening to get a Behind the Scenes glimpse into the ministry. You will even have an opportunity to audition for the stage team, sign up to serve with tech, or discover what our prayer team is all about! Feel free to register ahead of time HERE so we can send you more info.
Mainstreet American Red Cross Blood Drive
September 25, 2024
12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mainstreet will be hosting a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross. Please register at www.redcrossblood.org or sign up at the Serve Counter in the lobby. Pre-registration is preferred but walk-ins will be accepted. If you would like to participate, your last donation must be before July 30th, 2024.
W O M E N ’ S M I N I S T R Y
MomCo
1st and 3rd Wednesdays | 6:15pm – 8:15pm
September - May
Connecting mamas to each other to embrace the journey of motherhood, together. We all need community, a place to be ourselves, and other moms to walk beside us. Together, we will laugh, eat, grow, pray and even cry with each other. We will share life together, whether good or bad. If you need friendship, encouragement, and a time to invest in yourself, then join our circle of mamas. You can also go to mainstreetlife.org/momco for more information and registration links.
Rooted ... Beneath the Surface - 2024 Women's Ministry Retreat
November 1–3
Camp Michindoh
4545 E Bacon Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
At our Women's Ministry Retreat, Rooted ... Beneath the Surface, we're dialing up the fun while diving deep into emotional intelligence, trusting God with our journey, and weaving healthy relationships into the fabric of our lives. This isn't your average retreat - it's a divine blend of growth, grace, and girlfriends. Let's escape the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary together! Sign up HERE.
L I F E C A R E
Life Thread Ministry
The Life Thread Ministry is a visitation team for those Homebound, in a Healthcare Facility and also those that just might want someone to visit with them on occasion. This ministry will help by providing a sense of belonging and community at Mainstreet by helping people to stay connected through personal visits, calls and cards. If you or someone you know would appreciate this care ministry, sign up HERE. If you would like to help provide visits and calls and be a part of this ministry, you can sign up to join the Life Thread Ministry by clicking HERE or by contacting Opal Sherman at osherman@mainstreetlife.org.
Giving Center
Wednesdays 5:00-6:45pm
East Broadway Elementary School Cafeteria
1755 E. Broadway, Toledo, OH
The Giving Center (our free clothing store ministry that offers good, quality clothing free of charge) is designed to serve everybody. We believe anyone who is in need of help, a little or a lot, regardless of the reason, can come and share in this opportunity.
M E N ’S M I N I S T R Y
Men’s Retreat 2024
September 20-22
Camp Michindoh | Hillsdale, MI
Men - get ready for a great weekend together! This weekend is designed not only to be a time of fun, but also to help you become the man that God designed you to be. Join us for encouraging messages, digging into the Word, and experiencing worship and fellowship with brothers in Christ. You'll enjoy all the perks of Camp Michindoh - games, activities, terrific food, and beautiful scenery. You won't want to miss this one! Cost: Retreat/$125; Shirt/$15. (Shirt deadline is this Sunday, September 8.) Register HERE or at the Grouplife Counter.
S T U D E N T M I N I S T R Y
For more information about the Student Ministry, grades 6-12, check them out on social media and at mainstreetlife.org/students or contact Matt Sundberg at msundberg@mainstreetlife.org or 419.838.7600 x121.
S E R V E O P P O R T U N I T I E S
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September/October Green Bag Donations
Pick up an empty GREEN Bag for September/October donations: hats, coats, scarves & gloves for local schools and shelters. The list is available at the Serve Counter and by clicking HERE. Return the filled GREEN Bags to the Serve Counter by Sunday, October 28th. Thank you for your generosity!
3rd Thursday
Come and join us at the corner of Madison & 18th streets, across from ProMedica's Market on the Green, Toledo, to help distribute hygiene needs along with water and food to the needy. If you would like to donate items or help serve, contact Tom Caldwell at 419.838.7600 x131 or tcaldwell@mainstreetlife.org.
C L A S S E S
GROW in His Word | New Testament Class | Part 1
September 10 | 6:30pm
Classroom 159
This 13-week class will give you a good grasp of the message and history of the first part of the New Testament and how it applies to our lives today. As you learn about God's Word, you'll gain confidence in your understanding and use of the Bible. Cost/$20. Sign up online HERE or at the Grouplife Counter.
Bible Study Fellowship
September 10 – May 5 (With various breaks for holidays)
Tuesdays from 7:00 – 8:30pm
The study for the year is the Book of Revelation. It is an inductive bible study. The class starts with a small group review from 7:00pm-8:00pm and then a live teaching lecture to reinforce the week’s lesson. Available online via Zoom or in person at Crossroads Church in Ottawa Lake, Michigan. You can get started at mybsf.org.
C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T R Y
LITTLES (Age 0 - PreK) and KIDS (Grades K – 5)
Sundays | 9:00 and 10:30am
LEARN MORE ABOUT CHILDREN’S MINISTRY or Check-In
NO MORNING CHILDREN’S MINISTRY THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
S U N D A Y S
September 8, 2024
4:00pm
ON CAMPUS & ONLINE
Join us as we start a new series… Find Your People
We will be back for normal morning services September 15!
We are looking forward to seeing you, whether in person or online (WATCH HERE).
QUESTIONS? Drop us an email at info@mainstreetlife.org.