Opportunities to Connect
There are many ways to get involved and connect at North Heights. Below are just a few ideas. Be sure to check out our web pages for other events and opportunities. And if you still have questions, give us a call at 651-797-7800
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If you need a suggestion to get started, we recommend starting with:
- Alpha: Designed for people interested in investigating Christianity, newcomers to the church, new Christians, couples preparing for marriage, and Christians who seek renewal of their faith in Jesus.
- Connect Lunch: Our leaders host lunch after worship services once a month. We'll show you how you can use your gifts and explain areas of North Heights where you can be involved.
Family Life/Children
Bring Your Family to Worship!
Ask for a Busy Bag for kids. Return bags to racks at the end of the service. Restless child? Parenting Room, Arden Hills Room N107. Play space, changing table, televised service.
Sundays for Kids
Sundays, 9 & 10:45am, Arden Hills & Roseville. Children age 3 (as of 9/1/12)–grade 5 learn Bible truths in engaging, hands-on ways. Register at tables in the Arden Hills Lower Centrum and by the Roseville Dining Room. 2012–13 year ends next week, May 19. Details at NHLC.org/sundaysforkids.
Uplift Worship for Kids
Children who worship with the adults in their lives are more likely to grow up to be worshiping adults. Stop by the Uplift table as you enter. Uplift worship activities will help your child engage in worship.
Preschool Summer Sundays
Sundays, June 2–Aug. 25 (except July 7), 9 & 10:45am, Arden Hills & Roseville. No pre-registration needed. For more info, go to NHLC.org/summerforkids.
Family Outdoor Movie Nights
Friday, June 7, 8:30pm, Arden Hills. “The Jungle Book.” Bring your neighbors, lawn chair and blanket, some pop, and a dollar or two for a glow stick and box of candy. Movie and popcorn are free! Details and future dates at NHLC.org/family.
Elementary Summer Sundays
Sundays, June 16–30 & July 14–28, 9 & 10:45am, Arden Hills & Roseville. Two 3-week sessions on great Old Testament stories. No pre-registration needed.For more info, go to NHLC.org/summerforkids.
Wednesday Nites: Kingdom Training for Kids
Wednesday Nites has ended for the year. Watch for updates at NHLC.org/Wednesdays.
Redemption Tournament
Join us for fun & fellowship as we play “Redemption." Redemption Camp: July 16–19. Contact Bill at 651-779-6690 or 
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Centershot Archery Class
Thursdays, now–May 30, 6:30pm, Arden Hills Gym. $30. To register, contact Ron at 763-438-0121 or at the door.
Kids Summer Camp Week
June 17–21. Get built up in THE ZONE! A full week of faith, friendship, and fun for kids age 3–grade 6. Afternoon specialty camps (archery, cooking, dance, etc.) are filling up fast! Register TODAY, at NHLC.org/summerforkids.
Family Camp
July 12–14, Camp Lebanon. Build relationships and play together as a family. Register at NHLC.org or call Diane at 651-797-7843.
For children through two years old. Arden Hills: 9 & 11am;
Roseville: 9:30 & 11am Mother’s Room also available.
Students
Sunverge
Sundays, 9am, Roseville Room 116 (school building). For 6th–12th graders. Focusing on the words and actions of Jesus and challenging each other to live them out. Contact Steve at 612-345-0744 for more info.
Dad’s & Sons Wilderness Adventure
August 7–12, Tettegouche State Park. For current 6–12 graders and their dad, grandpa, uncle, or important male adult. Limited space available. Register now at NHLC.org/converge.
College Age & Young Adults
651-797-7832 or .
Sunday Discussion
Sundays, 10:45am–noon, Arden Hills Room N214. Discuss this week’s sermon in small group community.
Tuesday, 6 a.m., Arden Hills Great Hall. Asks eight accountability questions. Open to all men. Call Dan at 651-777-8622.
Tuesday, 7–9:30pm, Arden Hills Room N217. Weekly Bible study with worship focus; ongoing walk through the Bible. For more information email Men Set Apart .
Thursdays, ongoing, 5:30am, Perkins (Lexington & 694). Call Mork at 651-702-2043.
Ongoing, 8–10am, Roseville Fireside Room. Coffee, donuts & discussion. Men seeking to experience God through the scriptures & his Spirit. Newcomers welcome. Call 612-760-4746 or 651-797-7994.
Wednesdays, 6:30–8pm, Roseville Fireside Room. Mens group centered around Scripture & concepts taught in Mike Yaconelli’s book, Messy Spirituality. Open to all men. Call Rick at 763-516-3619.
Mondays, 6:30–8:30pm, MN Renewal Ctr. Professionally-facilitated support group for women who have been betrayed sexually. Join anytime. Call Mary at 651-486-4828 or 651-797-7830.
Picking Up Your Pace
Tuesdays, ongoing, 6:45pm, Roseville Central Park. Time of short devotion and prayer, followed by a walk through Central Park each week. For women of all ages. Bring a friend! Contact Valerie at 763-572-1335 or .
Young at Heart
Thursday, May 30, 10:30am, Arden Hills Great Hall. Special Event: “The Banjo Boys.” Fellowship & lunch ($5).
Men's Fishing Retreat
May 31–June 2, Leech Lake, MN. Cost: $150. Limited space. Call Matt at 612-685-7811 to sign up.
Adult Summer Study: Life Together
Wednesdays, June 5–26, 7–8:30pm, Arden Hills Great Hall. Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Live teaching with Per Nilsen. Register at NHLC.org. Book available in Cornerstone Bookstore. Childcare available—please register. Contact Jan Johnson at .
Adult Special Needs: Friday Night Lights
Friday, June 14, 6:15–8:15pm, Roseville. Food, music with a DJ, and table games. For info call Mary Ann Nelson at 651-308-5923 or 651-797-7965.
Women’s Wednesday Worship & Word
Wednesdays, now—May, 9:30–11:30am, Roseville Fireside Room. A warm, cozy gathering of women of all ages. Interactive teaching of God’s Word, conversational prayer, and worship. No childcare available. Contact Mary at 651-482-8843
Read short daily messages from North Heights members of how our living God steps into our world and reveals himself to us. Have a story of God’s grace to share? Send to WebWomenConnect or Judy Baker .
Women’s Ministries E-Newsletter
Would you like to have Women’s Ministries news or updates, opportunities & links at your fingertips? Sign up for our monthly newsletter. Contact 651-797-7830 or Jan Johnson .
Grief Support Group
Monday June 3, (1st & 3rd Mondays), 6–8pm, Arden Hills Room N217. Contact Phyllis at 651-639-8226 or Bud 763-571-1193.
First Place 4 Health Newcomer Orientation
Tuesdays, now–June 25, 6:30–8pm, Roseville Fireside Room. A 12-week support group to help develop a lifestyle of balance spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally. Orientation is required. $20 for materials. Contact Mary at 651-484-2456 or for info and to register.
Monday, May 27, (4th Monday), 7pm, Arden Hills Room N214. Pack care packages for adopted soldiers & learn from a guest speaker. Bring items to share; boxes provided. Email Tara or 651-636-4026. NHLC.org/militarycare.
Pray for the Cure
No Pray for the Cure in May. Next meeting: June 24. Encouragement, testimonies, and time to receive healing prayer. Bring a friend! Contact 651-797-7854 or Care Team at .
Free to Be Fit Addiction Recovery
Thursdays, 6:30pm, Arden Hills Room N211. An outlet to share your journey through any addiction recovery in a safe, comforting, and loving place where God’s grace is evident. Join any time. $10. To reserve your place, email to reserve your place.
Prayer After Worship
Near the end of each worship service, prayer ministers are invited forward to pray for individual needs. If God is nudging you, don’t go home without asking someone to pray for you.
Thursdays, ongoing, 7—9pm, Arden Hills Room N213. This ministry helps you renew your strength in the Lord and reminds you that the life God intends for you is just ahead. Call Sandy at 612-991-1868 to register.
Mid–Week Services with Communion
Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30am–noon, Roseville Sanctuary. Open to all. Prayer ministers are available after the service for individual prayer appointments. To schedule, call 651-797-7880, or .
All Things New Prayer Appointments
Tuesday evening June 11, Roseville; Wednesday morning, June 12, Arden Hills. For women, men, and young adults. To schedule an appointment, contact All Things New at or 651-797-7475.
Can’t Get to Church?
Let North Heights come to you! Our visitation ministers make in-home visits, deliver worship CDs and DVDs, bring communion, and know how to pray. Contact 651-797-7854 or Care Team .
Military Care: Benefit Concert
Sunday, June 23, 5–6:30pm, Arden Hills Sanctuary. Benefit Concert for the Fallen Heroes Children’s Education Fund. Featuring Rockie Lynne. Freewill offering. More info at nhlc.org/events.
Christ-centered counseling that you can afford at the North Height's Counseling Clinic. Trained lay counselors are available by appointment. on Thursday evenings. Call Jan at 651-797-7852 to begin the intake process.
Funerals
To view currently scheduled funerals, type NHLC.org/funerals into your web address bar.
You may not like to ask for help, but when it seems life is stacked against you, an appointment with the Care Team gives resources and connections for the help you need. If you don’t know where to start, ask us. We care. Appointments available Monday–Thursday mornings. Call 651-797-7854.
Conqueror Groups
Hurting from a past abortion? You’re not alone. Confidential support groups available. Groups begin mid-September. For more info, call 612-746-5663.
Going in the Hospital?
We’d like to visit and pray with you. Let us know your name, hospital, and when you will be there. Call 651-797-7488.
24-Hour Prayer Line
Do you need prayer? To leave a prayer request, call 651-797-7070 or go to NHLC.org/prayer.
Arden Hills Prayer Center (Room N225) & Roseville Prayer Room (Sanctuary building). Open 7 a.m.–10 p.m. for personal prayer, groups & prayer for our body.
June 9, (2nd Sunday.), Jim & Barb Hurd's home. Standing in the Gap—prayer for our children. Contact Jim & Barb at 763-783-5848.
Financial Stewardship Mentoring Program (FSMP) will work with you for ten weeks of learning & accountability. Free. Email , or 651-426-2240.
Prayer Watch
Sundays, 10:30–11:30am, Roseville Prayer Room. Pray for missionaries around the world.
Bread Ministry—Day/Time Change
Tuesdays, ongoing, 8:30–10am, Roseville. Mark your calendars!
Missional Community Coaching
Tuesday, June 4, 7–8:30pm, Arden Hills Upper Centrum. “Summer Rhythm of Ministry and Missional Community.” Details and registration at NHLC.org/outreach. Childcare available (advance notice needed). Contact Suzy Baker at 651-797-7917 or .
1st weekend of every month. Drop off nonperishable food items, diapers, infant formula & personal hygiene items in the bins at either campus. Call 651-797-7917 with questions.
Arts & Events
Celebrate! Dance Recital:
God’s Great Dance Floor
Saturday, June 8, 2:30pm, Arden Hills Sanctuary. Tickets:$9 in advance / $10 at the door. Contact 651-797-7815 or Sarah Johnson at .
A Night of Worship & Teaching with Francis Frangipane
Friday, June 14, 7pm, Arden Hills Sanctuary. Join in a powerful evening of worship and teaching. Francis will be addressing a Christian approach to dealing with discouragement. Come and be encouraged! He will also speak on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, Arden Hills Sanctuary worship services.
Free Indeed Weekend
• Production: Saturday, June 29, 4 & 7pm, Arden Hills. A community-wide celebration of freedom honoring veterans, service members, and public servants. Free! Freedom Festival on the Plaza, 5:15–7pm.
• Weekend Services: June 29 & 30. Special services at all locations and times. Watermelon & Lemonade, 10:15am–1:30pm, both locations.
Details at NHLC.org/freeindeed.