Relational Ministry Coordinator

With thanks to God, Gallatin County Love INC announces the hiring of Lee Ellingson as our Relational Ministry Coordinator.  In this position, Lee will work closely with the Executive Director, Nancy VanDyken, to help oversee the newly forming Relational Ministry program.  He brings with him a wealth of combined managerial and ministry experience.  Lee's work with Love INC begins Aug. 3, 2010.

Relational Ministry provides people in need with opportunities for life change through godly relationships with caring Christians who provide support, encouragement, and the love of Christ. The members of the Love INC partnership of churches create and operate an on-going, shared ministry of life transformation. Relational Ministry is a structured program with training for volunteers, regular classes and accountability for clients, and a place for a wide range of volunteer talents.

Through Relational Ministry, Love INC churches work together to address the deeper issues fueling the crisis of people in need.  Soon partner churches will be approached for an initial presentation of the concept of Relational Ministry, and to obtain insights into their outreach ministry priorities.  The Relational Ministry model has been used effectively in Love INC affiliates around the nation since 1991.  Churches embrace this outreach ministry as their volunteers mentor, train, and support individuals and families as they move toward the goal of self-sufficiency.  

Watch for more details about Relational Ministry in the weeks and months ahead as Love INC moves forward in presenting this significant ministry opportunity to partner churches.

Course Registration Opens

Love INC's Finding Financial Freedom course is now accepting applications for its autumn class.  The class runs Sept. 21 through Nov. 16, meeting each Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.  Childcare is provided.  Space is limited to 12 students, so early registration is advised.

Finding Financial Freedom course uses the best of money management principles, Biblical principles and Christian support.  It includes classroom instruction led by an experienced teacher, one-on-one mentoring, real life homework and activities to better one's financial situation, and more.  Each week a special surprise awaits students who arrive on time.

The class is open to any resident of Gallatin County, regardless of income level, including church members, who would like to improve their money management skills.  Contact Love INC at loveincoffice@yahoo.com to register.

Receptionists Needed

Have you ever wondered how you can serve Christ and help your neighbors?  Have you wanted to make a difference in our community?  The Love INC phone lines are ringing and you can be the "voice of Christ" to answer a call for help.

If you can answer a phone, take messages and serve two hours per week (or more) in the office, you can have a ministry in a key Love INC position as a phone receptionist -- the front lines of Love INC.   All Love INC ministry begins with a phone call.  You can serve Christ behind the scenes, surrounded by caring Christians.

Please contact the office today via email:  loveincoffice@yahoo.com  for information or to volunteer.  You will receive training and assistance in the position.  Several receptionist shifts are open during each week, which means the phones are ringing with no one to answer them.

A resident of Gallatin County with a need is calling Christians for help and hope.  Can you take a shift and answer the phone?

(Note: All Love In the Name of Christ volunteers are practicing Christians who regularly attend a local Christian church and can subscribe to the faith outlined in the Apostles' Creed.)

Love INC Luau!

Calling all Love INC Volunteers!  Mark your August calendars! The 2nd Annual Love INC Volunteer Appreciation Picnic will begin at 6 p.m., Tuesday, August 10, at the River Rock Community Center (101 River Rock Road, Belgrade).

Again this year, all current Love INC volunteers (who have completed a Talent Tithe) are invited to a lively and informal evening of food, fellowship and fun - a celebration with a tropical flare! Bring your family along!  No program, no responsibilities - just a good time together with your fellow servants in Christ. 

Love INC will provide hot dogs, brats, and beverages (and a great luau atmosphere).  Please bring a salad and/or dessert to share.  Love INC Board Members and staff will serve YOU!  See you there!

Comfort & Hope Life Group

Eat, share, pray...  Evangelical Free Church of Bozeman invites you!   You are warmly invited to come to a small group where people will encourage each other respectfully in fellowship and prayer, seeking God's comfort, hope and strength in the challenges of serious illness. 

The group will meet weekly on Wednesdays at noon at the church (1701 S. 19th Ave.) in classroom #102.  Refreshments will be provided, or bring your own lunch if you'd like.  Questions and info: call Marie 556-0201.