Some ways you can engage in the missional life of Terra Nova Church this weekend and over the next few weeks…

3/28 – Gallery Opening.  This Friday from 5pm-7pm There will be an artists reception at Terra Nova Gallery for Troy Night Out,  This is a great opportunity to support local art including our own Sarah Gorss and Kate Bird.  Its also a great opportunity to introduce friends and family to both the Terra Nova Church community and the city we love so much.  Bethany Daubman will be playing her harp, there will be wine from our friends at the farmers market Cascade Winery and light fare from our friends at Café Deli-icious.

 3/30 – Mellie “X”  After church this Sunday Mellie “X” (we can’t post her last name on line)  will be showing slides and discussing her time serving in a medical mission http://www.maetaoclinic.org/  and http://betterburmesehealthcare.com/  in Burma/Myanmar last year.  She was “in country” in September when the government brutally cracked down on peaceful demonstrators killing more than thirty and arresting over 3000, many of whom were Buddhist Monks.  Come listen and see her first hand account of what it means to serve Christ and love people in a place where you can be arrested for gathering with more than five people or taking a picture! (according to US State Dept.)  Mellie plans to return to Burma in April so we can also use this time to pray for and encourage her.

4/19 – “1^st Annual Joseph’s House Poker Classic”  As our esteemed Lead Pastor is fond of saying “We play the hand we are dealt”.  At Terra Nova that means when Spencer Martin came to us with the suggestion of a poker tournament with the proceeds going to Josephs House we said “Amen Brotha” so Satuday 4/12 from 1pm until ? we will be holding the 1^st Annual Josephs House Poker Classic with a goal of raising at least $500 for our friends at Josephs House http://josephshousetroy.org/ to use serving the homeless individuals and families in our city.    The buy in is $40 but snacks will be provided and there will be prizes for the top three competitors.  Previously mentioned esteemed Lead Pastor believes he can’t be beaten.  There is limited space available so sign up in the lobby after church or by emailing matt@terranovachurch.org.

On a related note Check out itshouldbezero.org.  As the city of Troy gentrifies and prospers ironically many people living on the edge of homelessness are pushed over.  Sadly the problem of homelessness in our city is growing.  If you are interested in serving  the homeless in Troy contact me at matt@terranovachurch.org and we can plug you in serving at Jospeh’s House and Shelter.  If you are interested in raising your voice in addition to the work of your hands visit http://itshouldbezero.org/