Leading CVKids in Worship and Rescheduled Party!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Lead Kids in Worship Wed. 1/11

Let [Cedar Valley Church] rejoice in their Maker; Let [their] children rejoice in their King. Let them praise His name with dancing! Psalm 149:2-3a

F2D is invited to help lead CV Kids in learning to worship Jesus with movement at Cedar Valley Church on Wednesday, January 11th, so we will have a regular practice at 7pm on January 5 at Lighthouse Church in preparation. Cedar Valley will be teaching the 7 Hebrew Words of Praise and we will minister “Hava Nagila,” then teach “Salvation Poem,” and finally join with and encourage the kids to free dance to several songs led by their worship band. Let us lift up the name Jesus together and praise His name with dancing!

LOCATION: Cedar Valley Church, 8600 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425

DATE: Wednesday, January 11, 2023

PRACTICE TIME: 5:15pm

SONG: teaching video will be sent via email or Messenger

WHAT TO WEAR: Please wear F2D TSHIRT/BLACK PANTS.  We recommend wearing the most current T shirt, which is blue, then underneath wear a modest, long sleeve top (white suggested) due to it being winter and black pants/capris/culottes (black leggings or tights are fine for those under 12). We have a few extras, but not enough for everyone.  🙂  Nude/flesh colored dance shoes or going barefoot is fine.

F2D PARTY RE- SCHEDULED

The Freedom To Dance Christmas Party has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 12, at Lakeville Pizza Ranch at 16995 Kenyon Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044 from 6-8pm (Restaurant closes at 8 pm so there wasn’t a choice on time, however we can probably stay a little later while they clean up.). We have checked with the establishment and are able to bring in some outside food, so feel free to bring a favorite Christmas treat to share! Freedom To Dance will be purchasing some pizza. If there are additional items you would like to purchase you may do so. Looking forwarding to celebrating Christmas 2022 and the start of a New Year with you!!

SPREADING THE JOYOUS NEWS OF JESUS’ BIRTH!:

While Simeon was prophesying over Mary and Joseph and the baby, Anna walked up to them and burst forth with a great chorus of praise to God for the child. From that day forward she told everyone in Jerusalem who was waiting for their redemption that the anticipated Messiah had come! Luke 2:38 TPT

Thank you Jesus for coming with the good news that the Kingdom of God is here! We are grateful for everyone who was able to come and minister at Love Power Ministry on Christmas Day, as well as each person who covered us in prayer. A special thank you to Rich Marek, Brian Johnson, as well as Mary Tupper and children who came to intercede on site plus take video and/or pictures. The them of the day was spreading the joy of the LORD plus once again lifting up the name of Jesus, the name above every name! “Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:9) is the scripture that kept getting repeated throughout the morning. Yes, Jesus Christ is Lord! All Glory to His name!!

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F2D Party Postponed and Coming Events!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Christmas at Lovepower

While Simeon was prophesying over Mary and Joseph and the baby, Anna walked up to them and burst forth with a great chorus of praise to God for the child. From that day forward she told everyone in Jerusalem who was waiting for their redemption that the anticipated Messiah had come! Luke 2:38 TPT

Come and minister Christmas Sunday morning at Lovepower Music and Miracles Ministry service at 9:30 am! We will minister one song midway through the service and are welcome to dance as led by Holy Spirit while their band plays. At the end of the service we will dance to their band’s version of “Go Tell It On the Mountain.” After the service we are invited to join them there for a time of food and fellowship downstairs. Join us in spreading the news of Great Joy that our Savior Jesus was born!

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

PRACTICE TIME: 8:30 am

SONGS: teaching videos will be sent via email or Messenger

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

F2D PARTY POSTPONED

The Freedom To Dance Christmas Party and potluck scheduled for Thursday, December 22 is being postponed until the New Year so you may prepare for celebrating Christ’s birth. Possibly it will be the first day of classes on January 5, 2023. We will let you know the date and time before our first gathering of 2023.

Christmas Break-No Class on Thursday 12/22 & 12/29

Yes, God will make his appearing in his own divine timing, for he is the exalted God, the only powerful One, the King over every king, and the Lord of power! He alone is the immortal God, living in the unapproachable light of divine glory! No one has ever seen his fullness, nor can they, for all the glory and endless authority of the universe belongs to him, forever and ever. Amen! I Timothy 6:15-16 TPT

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Freedom To Dance! We will not be gathering December 22nd or 29th so you may enjoy time with family and friends celebrating King Jesus’s birth!

Lead Kids in Worship Wed. 1/11

Let [Cedar Valley Church] rejoice in their Maker; Let [their] children rejoice in their King. Let them praise His name with dancing! Psalm 149:2-3a

F2D is invited to help lead CV Kids in learning to worship Jesus with movement at Cedar Valley Church on Wednesday, January 11th. They will be teaching the 7 Hebrew Words of Praise and we will minister “Hava Nagila,” then teach “Salvation Poem,” and finally join with and encourage the kids to free dance to several songs led by their worship band. Let us lift up the name Jesus together and praise His name with dancing!

LOCATION: Cedar Valley Church, 8600 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425

DATE: Wednesday, January 11, 2023

PRACTICE TIME: 5:15pm

SONG: teaching video will be sent via email or Messenger

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 (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.

PRAISE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD!:

And this Light never fails to shine through darkness—Light that darkness could not overcome! John 1:5 TPT

Thanks for covering us in prayer as we worshipped the King at Boot Camp for Jesus! Thank you to everyone who came and ministered as well! The woman who led the candlelight worship said she could feel Holy Spirit’s presence as we danced. She sensed Holy Spirit’s presence doubling as we worshiped Jesus with motion while she sang. Thank you Lord for bringing it all together!

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Upcoming Christmas Events and Thanks for Prayer!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Christmas Celebration at Boot Camp for Jesus 12/12

And this Light never fails to shine through darkness—Light that darkness could not overcome! John 1:5 TPT

Let’s celebrate King Jesus, the Light of the World’s birth at Boot Camp for Jesus on Monday, December 12! Join us in ministering at their annual Christmas Candlelight Celebration from 6:30-9pm! There will be a potluck plus an optional $15 gift exchange. Schedule for Christmas party: 6:30-7:15 Potluck, 7:15-7:30 Freedom To Dance, 7:30-8 Christmas Blessing, 8-8:30 Candlelight Christmas Songs, 8:30-9 Ministry Time.

LOCATION:  Boot Camp for Jesus, 2051 Killebrew Ave. (LL level) Bloomington, MN 55425

PRACTICE TIME: 5:30 pm

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

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

F2D XMAS POTLUCK 12/22, 6:30pm

The Freedom To Dance Christmas Party and potluck will be Thursday, December 22. We will start with the potluck a little earlier at 6:30pm and then rehearse the dances for the upcoming Christmas event.   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 Lovepower

While Simeon was prophesying over Mary and Joseph and the baby, Anna walked up to them and burst forth with a great chorus of praise to God for the child. From that day forward she told everyone in Jerusalem who was waiting for their redemption that the anticipated Messiah had come! Luke 2:38 TPT

Come and minister Christmas Sunday morning at Lovepower Music and Miracles Ministry service at 9:30 am! We will ministering one song during the service and are welcome to dance as led by Holy Spirit while their band plays. At the end of the service we will dance to their version of “Go Tell It On the Mountain.” Frequently after service there is a time of food and fellowship downstairs, to which we are invited. Join us in spreading the news of Great Joy that our Savior Jesus was born!

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

PRACTICE TIME: 8:30 am

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

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

Lead Kids in Worship Wed. 1/11

Let [Cedar Valley Church] rejoice in their Maker; Let [their] children rejoice in their King. Let them praise His name with dancing! Psalm 149:2-3a

F2D is invited to help lead CV Kids in learning to worship Jesus with movement at Cedar Valley Church on Wednesday, January 11th. They will be teaching the 7 Hebrew Words of Praise and we will minister “Hava Nagila,” then teach “Salvation Poem,” and finally join with and encourage the kids to free dance to several songs led by their worship band. Let us lift up the name Jesus together and praise His name with dancing!

LOCATION: Cedar Valley Church, 8600 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425

DATE: Wednesday, January 11, 2023

PRACTICE TIME: 5:15pm

SONG: teaching video will be sent via email or Messenger

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 (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.

ALL GLORY TO KING JESUS!:

Thank you for your prayer covering for the 4 person team that went to minister at Bethlehem Village in Georgetown, TX! A major theme of the trip was the monarch butterfly, which signified to us that our King, Jesus, brings transformation, new life and deserves all the glory. We prayed decrees of transformation and new life, and gave glory to the LORD through worship while driving down I-35, the Monarch Trail, on Thursday and also on our way back home especially in the areas where the Creek, Choktaw, and Chippewa tribes live. Jehovah Jireh blessed us with a place to stay overnight in Dallas. Along the way we encouraged Cris to use his musical talent for Jesus. Upon arriving in Georgetown the next day we discovered more butterflies (wall and stained glass) where we would be staying, plus greeted three dogs. We quickly changed and went over to Bethlehem Village, a whole street set up like the 1st century. They had a 15 minute nativity play people could watch including a donkey, goat, sheep, and a calf that mooed frequently. Friday evening and all day Saturday we ministered to YHWH, which overflowed to those that came by with dance, prayers, and encouragement. Ami was so touched by the LORD through the dances that she waited until after the event closed the first evening. We prayed for Holy Spirit impartation and transformation for her. There were a number of others that the LORD refilled, renewed, revived and restored during this trip! All glory to God Most High!!

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Happy Thanksgiving and Updated Event Schedule!

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Col.3:15

UPCOMING EVENTS:

No Class 12/1 Due to Travel to Texas

Christmas Celebration at Boot Camp for Jesus 12/12

And this Light never fails to shine through darkness—Light that darkness could not overcome! John 1:5 TPT

Let’s celebrate King Jesus, the Light of the World’s birth at Boot Camp for Jesus on Monday, December 12! Join us in ministering at their annual Christmas Candlelight Celebration, which is also a potluck, from 6:30-9pm.

LOCATION:  Boot Camp for Jesus, 2051 Killebrew Ave. (LL level) Bloomington, MN 55425

PRACTICE TIME: 5:30 pm

SONGS: TBD

Christmas at Lovepower

While Simeon was prophesying over Mary and Joseph and the baby, Anna walked up to them and burst forth with a great chorus of praise to God for the child. From that day forward she told everyone in Jerusalem who was waiting for their redemption that the anticipated Messiah had come! Luke 2:38 TPT

Join us in spreading the news of Great Joy that our Savior Jesus was born! Come and minister Christmas Sunday morning at Lovepower Music and Miracles Ministry service at 9:30 am!

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

PRACTICE TIME: 8:30 am

SONGS: TBD

Lead Kids in Worship Wed. 1/11

Let [Cedar Valley Church] rejoice in their Maker; Let [their] children rejoice in their King. Let them praise His name with dancing! Psalm 149:2-3a

F2D is invited to help lead CV Kids in learning to worship Jesus with movement at Cedar Valley Church on Wednesday, January 11th. Let us lift up the name Jesus together and praise His name with dancing!

LOCATION: Cedar Valley Church, 8600 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425

DATE: Wednesday, January 11, 2023

PRACTICE TIME: 5:15pm

SONG: teaching video will be sent via email or Messenger

PRAYER & SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES:

If you are in town on December 3rd, consider supporting a local praise dance team.

Prayer Covering for Texas Trip

Cheryl, Cheri, Jolene and Coral are asking for your prayer covering as we follow the LORD’s leading to go to Texas to worship Him as part of the Bethlehem Village Hebraic dance team. Bethlehem Village is a yearly enactment of the birth of Christ that is presented in downtown Georgetown during the annual “Christmas Stroll.” Bethlehem Village is more than a nativity; its window into first century Bethlehem life right at the moment of Jesus’ birth. The hustle and bustle of Bethlehem is brought to life as you encounter, and participate in, a busy market full of tents dedicated to grain milling, wood working, coin pressing, cloth dying, bread making, toy making, and much more. This year the event takes place on December 2 and 3.

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Upcoming Events and Prayer Covering for Texas!

UPCOMING MINISTRY EVENTS:

Christmas at Lovepower

While Simeon was prophesying over Mary and Joseph and the baby, Anna walked up to them and burst forth with a great chorus of praise to God for the child. From that day forward she told everyone in Jerusalem who was waiting for their redemption that the anticipated Messiah had come! Luke 2:38 TPT

Join us in spreading the news of Great Joy that our Savior Jesus was born! Come and minister Christmas Sunday morning at Lovepower Music and Miracles Ministry service at 9:30 am!

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

PRACTICE TIME: 8:30 am

SONGS: TBD

Lead Kids in Worship Wed. 1/11

Let [Cedar Valley Church] rejoice in their Maker; Let [their] children rejoice in their King. Let them praise His name with dancing! Psalm 149:2-3a

F2D is invited to help lead CV Kids in learning to worship Jesus with movement at Cedar Valley Church on Wednesday, January 11th. Let us lift up the name Jesus together and praise His name with dancing!

LOCATION: Cedar Valley Church, 8600 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425

DATE: Wednesday, January 11, 2023

PRACTICE TIME: 5:15pm

SONG: teaching video will be sent via email or Messenger

PRAYER & SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES:

If you are in town on December 3rd, consider supporting a local praise dance team.

Prayer Covering for Texas Trip

Cheryl, Jolene and Coral are asking for your prayer covering as we follow the LORD’s leading to go to Texas to worship Him as part of the Bethlehem Village Hebraic dance team. Bethlehem Village is a yearly enactment of the birth of Christ that is presented in downtown Georgetown during the annual “Christmas Stroll.” Bethlehem Village is more than a nativity; its window into first century Bethlehem life right at the moment of Jesus’ birth. The hustle and bustle of Bethlehem is brought to life as you encounter, and participate in, a busy market full of tents dedicated to grain milling, wood working, coin pressing, cloth dying, bread making, toy making, and much more. This year the event takes place on December 2 and 3.

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F2D Season Starts Thursday (11/3) at Lighthouse!

7 pm New Season & Location Tomorrow

Thanks for your prayers and patience as we have been in transition and seeking the LORD about the new season into which He is bringing us! After the divine pause a new Freedom to Dance season will be starting tomorrow, Thursday, November 3. We will be meeting in the Life Center at Lighthouse Christian Church in Rosemount from 7-8:30pm. Instead of having two groups as in the past, all ages will be meeting together at the same time.

In addition to reuniting, sharing about the recent ministry trip to Florida, and worship dancing to the LORD we will be praying for the elections on November 8th and for God’s direction regarding opportunities for ministry that are coming up! Returning and new dancers are welcome!

WHO MAY ATTEND?

  • Anyone who wishes to dance for the Lord Jesus.  No previous dance experience necessary.
  • Boys and girls from 4 years old on up! Men and Women!
  • All Christian church denominations welcome to join!  This is a multi-church ministry.
  • FREE ministry

LOCATION: Lighthouse Christian Church (3285 144th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068)

TIME: 7-8:30pm

Thanks for Prayer Covering

Here’s a short report on how the LORD had us serve while in Cape Coral, Florida:

We served suppers (cooked in the Holy Smoker) from 5-7pm daily and had the opportunity to pray with many people. There were many tears as the Lord brought comfort to many. One gentleman asked if he could come back just for prayer and not food since the Lord touched him so much.

After 7pm we went to the “Guatemalan village” (actually from many different Latin American countries), a community of Latino migrants nightly to bring food and other items (soap, water, towels, toys).  They had not received much help because they were too poor to purchase insurance.  We had a number of opportunities to pray with them and share the gospel. Please pray that others will come in and help them since last we heard no one else had come.

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Divine Pause, New Direction, and Travel

Divine Pause and New Direction

Thanks so much for your prayers regarding a new place to meet! The LORD has provided a place for us at Lighthouse Christian Church (3285 144th St. W., Rosemount, MN 55068) on Thursday evenings. Glory to God!! Currently the LORD has directed us to take a divine pause and wait, and not just to go forward with how we have done classes in the past, therefore we will not be meeting on Thursday, October 27th. As we have been praying into this new season we have been sensing the LORD is doing a new thing with Freedom To Dance. He has been emphasizing being ready to travel and minister wherever He directs, at this time we are sensing we will being meeting intermittently

Traveling to Florida

We would appreciate prayers for us (Brian, Cheryl, Jolene, and Coral with Helen joining later) as we travel to Florida to help a disaster relief team in Cape Coral, FL after Hurricane Ian share God’s love and hope. The LORD just provided an Air BnB for lodging tonight. Praise the LORD, our Jehovah Jireh! Please also pray for divine encounters on the way, safety in travel, strength for serving, keeping in step with Holy Spirit and all lodging needs to be covered. Thanks for covering us on this assignment!

Thanks For Chicago Prayer Covering

Thanks so much for your covering the Chicago Tent Revival with your prayers! We were on the west side of Chicago proper and witnessed the uniting of Christian brothers and sisters, felt a shift in the atmosphere as we lifted up the name of Jesus in worship, plus had a number of people accept Jesus as savior, be healed and delivered. God gave me the opportunity to share from the Word with one woman how salvation is a gift. Praise the LORD for He is good, changes lives, and provides abundantly!!

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Praise God for the Double and Prayer for Chicago Trip

Update on F2D Start

Therefore in their land they shall possess double; Everlasting joy shall be theirs. Isaiah 61:7b

Thanks so much for your prayers and suggestions! We have been blessed with two possible locations for Freedom To Dance to meet this year. Once the LORD has confirmed which location it is we will let you know. We will meet on Thursdays starting October 27 at 7 pm. All ages will be together. Class components are warm up, devotions, prayer, free and choreographed worship dance.

Location:  TBD

Who May Join?:

  • Anyone who wishes to dance for the Lord Jesus.  No previous dance experience necessary.
  • Boys and girls from 4 years old on up! Men and Women!
  • All Christian church denominations welcome to join!  This is a multi-church ministry.
  • FREE ministry

Date:  Thursdays starting October 27, 2022

Time: 7:00-8:30 pm

Prayer for Chicago Tent Revival

And I heard the voice of the LORD saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8

The LORD is sending Cheryl, Mary, and Mia to be part of a tent revival this weekend in Chicago. They would appreciate your prayer covering for them and others going as they travel and minister. May God be glorified and many come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as LORD, as well as healed and delivered!

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Invited to Worship at Capitol 9/17 & New Space Needed!

Holy Spirit led dance at the State Capitol on 9/17!

We are invited to worship Jesus this Saturday, September 17, through Spirit led dance ministry at 7 pm. Come if you are available, if not please cover the event in prayer!

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 Times:  Saturday, September 17, 7 pm start

Gather: Meet by the South Lawn steps

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.  

New Practice Space Needed

Like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them and carries them aloft. Deuteronomy 32:11

The Father’s House regrets they will no longer be able to provide us space to rehearse and emphasized that it was a blessing to have us there these last few years. Thank you Jesus for the blessing of a good relationship with them! Please pray we would hear clearly from Holy Spirit and keep in step with Him.

Thank you Father God that you know the plans you have for us and that you guard and guide us as we move out of the Father’s House “nest” to the next place you have for us!!

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F2D Gathering on 8/27: Bonfire and Potluck

Bonfire and Potluck 4-9pm

We are having a Freedom to Dance Potluck and Bonfire this Saturday, August 27th at the Marek’s home from 4-9pm! Marek’s home (400 Heritage Circle N in Burnsville) is very close to The Father’s House.

Please bring a dish to share as well as any lawn games that you would like to play. We will have several lawn games there and will be grilling brats. If you have some collapsible lawn chairs, please bring those as well.

We look forward to seeing you! Let us know if you are coming!

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