Let’s Exalt the LORD on May 5 at the State Capitol!

Join with us on the St. Paul capitol south lawn to be part of an altar of worship and prayer in Minnesota to exalt our King and Lord God during the National Day of Prayer on May 5! The overall vision is maintaining a simple, humble, and honoring focus on the greatness of our God. Freedom To Dance has been invited to free dance as led by the Holy Spirit during the worship music.

Where:  Minnesota State Capitol (75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Saint Paul, Minnesota) We will be gathering on the large lawn area in front of the stairs going up to the capitol.

Date and Time:  Thursday, May 5, 11:45 am – 1:30 pm main program at steps; 1:30-2:30 pm possibly dancing at state engraving in front of Veterans Administration building

Gather: Meet at 11:30 am

What to Wear:  Please wear modest clothing that is comfortable and allows free movement.  Shoes that are easy to dance in are highly recommended since we’ll be on concrete.  

Songs:

• Days of Elijah by Robin Mark – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca9LnzJnpjQ
• Is He Worthy? by Chris Tomlin – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c6pl6CaiD0

Bring Bible Verse

We are continuing the Sword of the LORD devotional activity this week for those who were not able to join us last, so please bring a Bible verse already written out for class today Thursday, March 24. It can be a scripture verse that is a favorite, your life verse, or another verse through which God has been speaking to you currently.

Spring Break, 4/14!

Mark your calendars! There will be no class on Thursday, April 14th. May you have a blessed Passover and Holy Week as we remember Jesus’ death as our Passover lamb and celebrate His resurrection bringing new life to those who believe in Him!

Women On Fire, Thanks!

Thank you to everyone who came and ministered at Women On Fire in Forest Lake on March 13th! Thanks also to all those also that covered us in prayer! Many were blessed and touched by the Lord’s presence. Glory to God!!

Women On Fire, Sunday, 3/13

Join us in exalting the LORD Jesus at the Women On Fire event this Sunday in Forest Lake! We will mostly dance as Holy Spirit leads during the worship times at the beginning and end, as well as minister one choreographed piece during the first worship set. For those interested, we will meet at The Father’s House to carpool to Grace Church at 4:15pm.

DATE: Sunday, March 13

TIME: Meet at 5:15 pm to practice; Event start is 6 pm

LOCATION: Forest Hills Church, 1790 11th St. SE, Forest Lake, MN 55025

POSSIBLE SONGS: teaching videos will be sent via email or Messenger

• God’s Not Dead: Newsboys – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghC3gqNQJPQ

WHAT TO WEAR:  Please wear WHITE/BLACK for the gals and WHITE/BLACK for the guys.  We will provide skirts or overlays for females, as well as accessories for all.  For females, please wear modest, all white tops (sparkles are fine but no colored designs please) and black pants/capris/culottes (black leggings or tights are fine for those under 12) .  Males please wear white tops (white buttoned shirt preferred) and black bottoms. We have a few extras, but not enough for everyone. 🙂 Nude/flesh colored dance shoes or going barefoot is fine.

Bring Bible Verse To Class Next Week

For a special devotional activity next week we are asking that each person brings a Bible verse already written out for class Thursday, March 17. It can be a scripture verse that is a favorite, your life verse, or another verse through which God has been speaking to you currently. As an alternative, you may bring it today and we will keep it for you.

This evening’s (2/24) dance practice is cancelled due to weather.  Stay safe and see you next Thursday, March 4!!

Class Location

Change This

Thursday,

January 20!

Tonight we are blessed to meet for class/practice for the upcoming weekend at the site of the celebration this Saturday, Atonement Lutheran Church! Please enter from the back parking lot.

TIME: 6:30pm start

LOCATION: Atonement Lutheran Church, 601 E. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55420 (more parking and entrance off of 98th Street)

22nd

Anniversary

of Celebrate

New Life

Ministries!

We have the privilege of praising the LORD for all that He has done through New Life Ministries International as well as honoring Apostle Regina and the service she has given during their 22nd Anniversary Celebration!  Freedom To Dance will be ministering two songs on Saturday, January 22. 

DATE:  Saturday, January 22, 2022

TIME:   Event is approximately 9 am – 1 pm 

PRACTICE: 8 am

LOCATION: Atonement Lutheran Church, 601 E. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55420 (more parking and entrance off of 98th Street)

POSSIBLE SONGS: (practice videos will be sent via Messenger or email)

• Revelation Song: Kari Jobe – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGgX_oqdib4
• LION:  Elevation Worship – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apZEYgTpZxM
• joy: for King and Country – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-r7ogDaaEQ
• Amazed: Jared Anderson – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkGdlMzOHQM
• Goodness of God: CeCe Winans – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AwLTeMyq20
• God Bless America sung by Vestal Goodman – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcGZpT956pc&list=PL30PE84MqciAC_pqUbo7kFIGDEo2-Bt4H&index=8

WHAT TO WEAR:  Please wear WHITE/WHITE for the gals and WHITE/BLACK for the guys.  We will provide skirts or overlays for females, as well as accessories for all.  Females please wear modest, all white tops and pants/capris/culottes (white leggings or tights are fine for those under 12).  Males please wear white tops (can be white buttoned shirt) and black bottoms. We have a few extras, but not enough for everyone.  🙂  Nude/flesh colored dance shoes or going barefoot is fine.

Classes Start

Again Thursday,

January 6!

Hope you all had a wonderful and joyous Christmas break! We will resume meeting on Thursday, January 6, 6:30-8pm for Joy Dancers (4 years old to 5th grade) and 7-8:30pm for Glory Dancers (6th grade and older). If Glory Dancers are unable to come starting at 7pm, attending 6:30-8pm is another option. Looking forward to once again worshipping Jesus together!

22nd Anniversary

of Celebrate New

Life Ministries!

We have the privilege of praising the LORD for all that He has done through New Life Ministries International as well as honoring Apostle Regina and the service she has given during their 22nd Anniversary Celebration!  Freedom To Dance will be ministering one or two songs on Saturday, January 22. 

DATE:  Saturday, January 22, 2022

TIME:   Event is approximately 8:30am – 12:30 pm 

PRACTICE: 7:30 am

LOCATION: Atonement Lutheran Church, 601 E. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55420 (more parking and entrance off of 98th Street)

SONGS: TBD

WHAT TO WEAR:   TBD

“My soul is ecstatic, overflowing with praises to God! My spirit bursts with joy over my life-giving God!” Luke 1:46b-47

Celebrate Jesus’

Birth at

Lovepower

Church on

Sunday (12/26)

at 9:30 am!

Joy to the World! Let’s celebrate Jesus’ birth at Lovepower Music and Miracles Ministries at the 9:30 am service on Sunday, December 26! We look forward to celebrating with them the birth of King Jesus who rules the world!

LOCATION:  Lovepower Ministries 2054 James Ave N, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411

PRACTICE TIME: 8:30 am

• Open Up the Heavens: Meredith Andrews –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3l32BCLcKA
• To The King: Matthew Ward – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_7fU-Ck0e0
• Days of Elijah: Robin Mark – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca9LnzJnp

• Joy To The World/Unspeakable Joy by Oasis Church – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClKeWcP_onU
• Greatness of Our God by Newsboys–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf8qQLGZ3o8

WHAT TO WEAR:  Please wear WHITE/WHITE for the gals and WHITE/BLACK for the guys.  We will provide skirts or overlays for females, as well as accessories for all.  Females please wear modest, all white tops and pants/capris/culottes (white leggings or tights are fine for those under 12).  Males please wear white tops (can be white buttoned shirt) and black bottoms. We have a few extras, but not enough for everyone.  🙂  Nude/flesh colored dance shoes or going barefoot is fine.

F2D Party

Tomorrow-12/16

6:30pm Start

The Freedom To Dance Christmas Party and potluck is tomorrow, Thursday, December 16. We will start with the potluck at 6:30pm and then rehearse the dances for the upcoming Christmas events.   Families and significant others are invited to join us!

We will provide dishes and drinks. Please bring a favorite dish or snack to share!!

Christmas at

Christ Apostolic

Church Sunday

(12/19) at 12:30

pm!

You are invited to minister Jesus’ love, joy, and freedom at Christ Apostolic Church in New Brighton! Let’s celebrate the miracle of Jesus’ first coming!!

LOCATION:  Christ Apostolic Church at Atonement Lutheran Church, 1980 Silver Lake Rd., New Brighton, MN 55112

PRACTICE TIME: 11:30 am

POSSIBLE SONGS: teaching videos will be sent via email or Messenger

• Joy To The World/Unspeakable Joy by Oasis Church – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClKeWcP_onU
• Greatness of Our God by Newsboys–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf8qQLGZ3o8
• Believe For It: CeCe Winans – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o15X2yZ1LT8

WHAT TO WEAR:  Please wear WHITE/WHITE for the gals and WHITE/BLACK for the guys.  We will provide skirts or overlays for females, as well as accessories for all.  Females please wear modest, all white tops and pants/capris/culottes (white leggings or tights are fine for those under 12).  Males please wear white tops (can be white buttoned shirt) and black bottoms. We have a few extras, but not enough for everyone.  🙂  Nude/flesh colored dance shoes or going barefoot is fine.

Celebrate Jesus’

Birth at

Lovepower

Church,

Sunday (12/26)

at 9:30 am!

Joy to the World! Let’s celebrate Jesus’ birth at Lovepower Music and Miracles Ministries at the 9:30 am service on Sunday, December 26! We look forward to celebrating the birth of King Jesus who rules the world with them!

LOCATION:  Lovepower Ministries 2054 James Ave N, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411

PRACTICE TIME: 8:30 am

• Open Up the Heavens: Meredith Andrews –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3l32BCLcKA
• To The King: Matthew Ward – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_7fU-Ck0e0
• Days of Elijah: Robin Mark – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca9LnzJnp

• Joy To The World/Unspeakable Joy by Oasis Church – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClKeWcP_onU
• Greatness of Our God by Newsboys–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf8qQLGZ3o8

WHAT TO WEAR:  Please wear WHITE/WHITE for the gals and WHITE/BLACK for the guys.  We will provide skirts or overlays for females, as well as accessories for all.  Females please wear modest, all white tops and pants/capris/culottes (white leggings or tights are fine for those under 12).  Males please wear white tops (can be white buttoned shirt) and black bottoms. We have a few extras, but not enough for everyone.  🙂  Nude/flesh colored dance shoes or going barefoot is fine.

Christmas at

Christ Apostolic

Church, Sunday

12/19, at 12:30

pm!

You are invited to minister Jesus’ love, joy, and freedom at Christ Apostolic Church in New Brighton!

LOCATION:  Christ Apostolic Church at Atonement Lutheran Church, 1980 Silver Lake Rd., New Brighton, MN 55112

PRACTICE TIME: 11:30 am

POSSIBLE SONGS: teaching videos will be sent via email or Messenger

• Joy To The World/Unspeakable Joy by Oasis Church – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClKeWcP_onU
• Greatness of Our God by Newsboys–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf8qQLGZ3o8
• Believe For It: CeCe Winans – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o15X2yZ1LT8

WHAT TO WEAR: TBD

F2D Party on

Thursday, 12/16

The Freedom to Dance Christmas Party and potluck will be on Thursday (12/16) during class.   Families and significant others are invited to join us!

We will provide dishes and drinks. Please bring a favorite dish or snack to share!!

Celebrate Jesus’

Birth at

Lovepower

Church,

Sunday (12/26)

at 9:30 am!

Joy to the World! Let’s celebrate Jesus’ birth at Lovepower Music and Miracles Ministries at the 9:30 am service on Sunday, December 26! We look forward to celebrating the birth of King Jesus who rules the world with them!

LOCATION:  Lovepower Ministries 2054 James Ave N, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411

PRACTICE TIME: 8:30 am

• Open Up the Heavens: Meredith Andrews –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3l32BCLcKA
• To The King: Matthew Ward – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_7fU-Ck0e0
• Days of Elijah: Robin Mark – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca9LnzJnp

• We Love You Lord: Heart of the City – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf24tTZkeoM (No teaching video available)
• Shadow of Shaddai: Steffany Gretzinger – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKeQmM2SG64

WHAT TO WEAR: TBD

Ministry

Opportunities

May we shout for joy at your victory and raise

a banner in the name of our God!

Psalm 20:5

1. We are invited to praise the LORD with dance and minister His Love and Joy at the African Fellowship on Sunday, October 24, at their service at 4 pm!

LOCATION: The Father’s House (609 Travelers Trail W, Burnsville, MN, in a business park on the southern end)

PRACTICE:  3pm

• Open Up the Heavens: Meredith Andrews –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3l32BCLcKA
• To The King: Matthew Ward – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_7fU-Ck0e0
• Days of Elijah: Robin Mark – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca9LnzJnp

• Revelation Song: Kari Jobe – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGgX_oqdib4
• LION:  Elevation Worship – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apZEYgTpZxM
• joy: for King and Country – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-r7ogDaaEQ
• Amazed: Jared Anderson – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkGdlMzOHQM
• Goodness of God: CeCe Winans – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AwLTeMyq20
• God Bless America sung by Vestal Goodman – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcGZpT956pc&list=PL30PE84MqciAC_pqUbo7kFIGDEo2-Bt4H&index=8

2. Join us in sharing the Joy of King Jesus and raising a banner in the name of our LORD God as we minister at Gaylord United Church of Christ! They have invited us to help them kick off their 7 pm Monday night services on October 25.

Our current plan is to meet at The Father’s House at 4:30pm to carpool to Gaylord and to stop off someplace for supper before heading to the church.

LOCATION: Gaylord United Church of Christ, 318 4th St, Gaylord, MN 55334 (Click on church name to get directions)

PRACTICE:  6pm

• Open Up the Heavens: Meredith Andrews –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3l32BCLcKA
• To The King: Matthew Ward – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_7fU-Ck0e0
• Days of Elijah: Robin Mark – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca9LnzJnp

• Revelation Song: Kari Jobe – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGgX_oqdib4
• LION:  Elevation Worship – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apZEYgTpZxM
• joy: for King and Country – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-r7ogDaaEQ
• Amazed: Jared Anderson – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkGdlMzOHQM
• Goodness of God: CeCe Winans – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AwLTeMyq20
• God Bless America sung by Vestal Goodman – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcGZpT956pc&list=PL30PE84MqciAC_pqUbo7kFIGDEo2-Bt4H&index=8