Freedom To Dance Ministry

Plus Read Bible 9-11am

Thursday, May 2nd, is the National Day of Prayer! Let’s take advantage of our right to peacefully assemble and to publicly pray together for our nation! Please note the gathering at the capitol has been moved inside. Join us at Christ Lutheran Church on the northwest corner of the Capitol on University Ave. (105 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55103)

Or use this link to find a local prayer gathering near you!

https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/events/gathering-search

Let’s flood our State Capitol with prayer AND the Word as we “Lift Up the Word, Light Up the World!” To participate in the Minnesota Bible Readathon, please visit the Capitol Rotunda from 9-11 a.m. to receive your Scripture portion. Then, the National Day of Prayer observance will begin with worship at 11:30 a.m.

5/2 Class Resumes

Classes resume on Thursday, May 2nd at 7pm. Class will be in the usual location for the next two weeks. There will be a change of location to the Youth Room upstairs for Thursday, May 16th.

Invite to Dance at Art Exhibit on 5/19

We are invited to free style worship dance to music selected by organizer during an Art Exhibit at Centennial Lakes Park on May 19th.  The Art exhibition is an annual event for Christian artists of all kinds to showcase their art. This year’s theme is Show Us Your Glory.  Please let us know if you will be able to join us in worshipping the LORD! Details are as follows:

DATE: Sunday, May 19th  

TIME: 5:30 or 6 – 8pm

WHERE: The Pavilion at Centennial Lakes Park (7499 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435)

Thanks for Continuing to Cover Jolene and Corals’ Trip with Prayer!

From Jolene’s prayer letter: Thank you so much for prayers. We have a unique opportunity. We’ve been invited to stop in Greece on the way home. There is an Israeli woman there who has water therapy as well as other ways of healing soldiers that come out of Gaza. She said they need to take them out of the land of Israel because there’s a frequency of War and just all of the trauma and stress. They’ve had great success and she’s willing to show us what she does and record a program for Rise & Shine.

Update: Jolene and Coral are currently in Greece and spent two days at the healing retreat center in Lefkada. They were able to share about Yeshua with several Israelis, as well as Polish, Scottish, and Greek people. Recently they took a bus to a town with a smaller airport and are looking for flights home. We praise Jehovah Jireh for providing everything they have needed thus far!! Thank you in advance LORD for supplying whatever finances are needed for a flight back to the USA as well as continued traveling mercies plus divine appointments!

No Class 4/25

Class is canceled for Thursday, April 25! Cheryl has another commitment that day and Jolene is still in Israel. See below for an update on Jolene and Coral’s trip to Israel. Have a blessed Passover week with your family!!

Thanks for Attending and/or Prayer Covering at the Capitol!

“Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the LORD, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!” Nehemiah 4:14

“We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world.” Ephesians 6:12

Thank you to everyone who was able to either come in person or cover in prayer the Call to the Capitols rally on April 13th! The Holy Spirit’s presence was felt and strongholds were broken, including the veil of death over Minnesota being torn!! Hallelujah! It was a powerful time of worship, communion, testimonies, and calls to action. Continue on with worship warfare over Minnesota! Jesus by his victory over sin and death on the cross has given us the victory! Worthy is the Lamb!

Thanks for continued prayer!

Thank you for continued prayers for Jolene and Coral! They arrived in Israel on April 10th and were able to intercede for protection from the barrage from Iran this weekend. They have had some really good encounters with Jewish people in Tiberias who are pre-believers. In Haifa they have mostly had encounters with Arab Christians and other Christians. Pray for wisdom as they ask Holy Spirit about next steps. They have been asked to visit a rabbi, who is friends with Pastor Shine who led the conference in Dubai. The rabbi lives in Jerusalem and there are also opportunities to celebrate the Passover seder in Haifa or Tel Aviv. They are also considering finding a flight to London. (Minnesota friends with LoveTwinCities are doing a LoveIsrael outreach had their American airline flights canceled after the attack by Iran found it possible to get a flight to London.)

Come to the Capitol this Saturday!

“Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the LORD, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!” Nehemiah 4:14

“We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world.” Ephesians 6:12

The Call to the Capitol gathering on April 13th is part of a nationwide movement of increased prayer that the Spirit of God is raising up! It is a call to a sacred assembly (Joel 2) and intercession. Please do everything you can to be there! Bring your entire family!

This is going to be a powerful time of worship, prayer, testimonies and will include sharing the gospel, communion, and reformation strategies to protect and strengthen the family as defined by the Word of God.

Pre-event worship begins at 12:30 PM —so come early! Wear pink and blue. There will be dance intercession as part of worship, so feel free to bring pink and/or blue worship tools to use as we come before the LORD!

Thanks for continued prayer!

Thank you for all of your prayers for Jolene and Coral! It has been a wonderful conference and tour they were even able to record a radio program in their new friends home studio. Over the weekend they toured a couple days and had divine encounters along the way. During one encounter Jolene used the one minute witness to share her testimony and the gospel with a young man at Sand Dune Adventure Park. Jolene and Coral were invited to help lead a couple of worship songs in English for a Filipino church on Sunday and also that night at the conference. The glory of God definitely was manifest as they helped usher in His presence at 2 churches. Two women were receiving healing, including one from arthritis

Please continue to cover Jolene and Coral in prayer during the rest of their time in Dubai and anticipated travel to Israel! Thanks so much!!

Possibly No Class 4/25

Depending on Jolene’s availability to lead class on Thursday, April 25, we may or may not meet. We will let you know closer to the date whether or not class is happening.

Movie Gathering on 3/30 at 2 pm

Let’s get together for fun and watch “The Ten Commandments” movie to help recognize all that Jesus did for us on the cross as we are in Holy Week as well as coming up to Passover. “The Ten Commandments” is a classic that brings to life how Yahweh miraculously delivered the Israelites from Egypt, including crossing through the Red Sea to go to Mt. Sinai on the way to the Promised Land. It also depicts the prophetic act of putting the blood of a lamb over their homes, so they were saved from death that first Passover. Jesus’ blood saves us from sin and death today by his death and Resurrection.

Join us this Saturday, 3/30, from 2-5pm at Brian and Cheryl Johnson’s home. Bring a snack to share! Some possibilities are popcorn, pizza, or food that is common in Israel then bring hummus, pita breads, or some vegetables.

DATE: Saturday, March 30, 2024

TIME: 2-5pm

LOCATION: 4310 – 158TH Court West, Rosemount, MN 55068

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7

Freedom To Dance wishes everyone a blessed Holy Week and a Happy Resurrection Day! We pray that everyone remembers Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross on Good Friday and how His blood cleanses us from all sin. Jesus set us free from death so we may walk in the light and live eternally with the LORD when we make Jesus the Lord of our lives by accepting the gift of salvation that was given that day! Thank you for being our Passover Lamb, Jesus, and Father God for sending your only begotten son!!

Please Cover Jolene and Coral in Prayer!

From Jolene:

“This is a new year, a new day, God is opening new doors in 2024. A Pastor friend of mine invited me to come to Dubai and speak at a conference plus tour and do any God assignments. Great and Mighty is He who called us and we know He is saving many people from Many Nations and raising up new leaders for this hour. He brought me to the scripture ‘You have permission to speak…’ Isaiah 26:1. He is calling people of every tribe, nation, people group and all who call on Him, will be saved, healed and delivered. We ask for A GREAT Awakening and Outpouring of the Holy Spirit” in Dubai and Israel! Praise the LORD for airline tickets to Dubai on April 3rd and then to Israel!!

Prayer Points:

• Peace in the Middle East and Jerusalem
• Divine encounters during the trip as well as supernatural restorative rest
• Flight back home to the USA
• Finances to cover all flights and land fees
• For Pastor Shine from India who is coordinating the conference

Spring Break March 14

No class on March 14th

Thank You and Please Share the “Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem” Video!

Thank you to everyone for your prayers and dance intercession for the Peace of Jerusalem! We appreciate each one that came and participated as well as those who covered us in prayer. Thanks also to the four men, Steve, Troy, Brian, and Doug, for being willing to flag as well as bringing the menorah, blow the shofar, help with set up and tear down, and most especially coming with a heart of worship to bless Yahweh. Thank you to Kandace, who listened to Holy Spirit and joined us last minute. Thank you LORD for that surprise! We also greatly appreciate Rich Marek of Sonrise Productions for taking creative video footage and editing it into the dance intercession video. Thanks again for giving of your time and talents to honor the LORD and to bless Israel!

Please share this video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9IPL0L7m4o

Filming of Prayer For Israel on Thurs., 2/29

Let us join together to intercede for peace! We will be videotaping an intercessory dance “Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem” on Thursday, February 29, at Lighthouse Christian Church during class. Class will start at 7pm and we plan to film between 7:30 and 8pm.

DATE: Saturday, December 20, 2025

TIME FOR FILMING: 7:30-8pm

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.

Spring Break March 14

No class on March 14th.

New Date for F2D Party, 1/4/24!

The Freedom To Dance Christmas/New Year’s Party and potluck has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 4, 2024. We will start a little earlier at 6:30pm with the potluck in the lobby and then celebrate Jesus’s first coming and the start of 2024 with dancing afterwards in the Worship Center.  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 BREAK

Have a blessed Christmas Break and enjoy your time with family and friends! We also pray you have a Happy New Year in 2024! Classes will resume with the F2D Party on January 4, 2024.

F2D Christmas Party 12/21!

The Freedom To Dance Christmas Party and potluck will be Thursday, December 21st. We will start a little earlier at 6:30pm with the potluck in the lobby and then celebrate Jesus’s first coming with dancing afterwards in the Worship Center.  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 BREAK

Have a blessed Christmas Break and enjoy your time with family and friends! We also pray you have a Happy New Year in 2024! Classes will resume on January 11, 2024.

Thank you for your prayers and ministry!

“They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.” Luke 2:16-17, 20

Thank you to each one for either ministering or covering us in prayer during the Ugly Christmas Sweater Showcase this past Sunday at Lighthouse Church! We also appreciate Brian helping lead worship and Rich taking videos and pictures! Many said they were blessed and sensed the Joy of the LORD as we ministered. Seeing multiple generations worshipping together was impactful!

Thank you also for your prayers for Jolene and Coral’s trip to Love Dallas! They returned safely and in time to join the team on the 17th. The LORD touched many hearts during their trip through words of encouragement, prayer, Christmas caroling, and taking care of physical needs. Glory to God for provision, protection, and changed hearts!!

Christmas Ministry at Lighthouse on Sunday, 12/17

“They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.” Luke 2:16-17, 20

Freedom To Dance is invited to minister during the Ugly Christmas Sweater Showcase for two songs (first and last songs) at Lighthouse Christian Church in Rosemount at 3pm on Sunday, December 17th. The showcase will include Christmas songs and a play put on by the youth to give praise to Emmanuel, for coming to give us life and joy! Let us join in praising the LORD God for all He has done, including the gift of sending Jesus!! The event is free and no tickets are needed to attend, so feel free to invite others! Let us know if you are able to come and glorify the LORD that day.

There will also be a dress rehearsal on Friday, December 15th, at 6:30 pm at Lighthouse Church. Dancers are not required to be there, however it will give an extra opportunity to practice with the worship team.

DATE: Saturday, December 20, 2025

TIME: 7:45 am for practice; 8:30 am start

SONGS: teaching videos will be sent via email or Messenger

• Go Tell It On the Mountain:  Lynda Randle –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYARYgwy_fg
• Noel: Lauren Daigle – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkGdlMzOHQM
• Silent Night: Mandisa – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPKySbp7Kvo

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.

F2D Christmas Party 12/21!

The Freedom To Dance Christmas Party and potluck will be Thursday, December 21st. We will start a little earlier at 6:30pm with the potluck and then celebrate Jesus’s first coming with dancing afterwards in the Worship Center.  (There will also be a Lighthouse Youth Christmas party happening at the same time in the Life Center, so we will be in foyer for the potluck.) Families and significant others are invited to join us!

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

Pray for Mareks Travel to Texas

Please intercede for Jolene and Coral Marek this week as they are in Texas (they drove down this past weekend) doing outreach Dec. 10-13 with Love Dallas and whatever else the LORD leads them to do before returning to Minnesota for this weekend. Prayers needed for:

1. Believing God for provision all the way down and back. 
2. Trusting Him for Governmental power and angels released in our border states and over the Capitals…”Lift up your heads, O gates, And be lifted up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!” (Psalm 24:7) ALL FOR YOUR GLORY!
3. Believing that hearts be prepared: our hearts and those people we will meet. That the 24/7 prayer room be fueled and fired up by the power of the Holy Spirit and outreaches too.
4. That Coral and our whole family be impacted and protected by the Holy Spirit! Protect and provide all that is needed, Lord!

Christmas Ministry at Lighthouse on Sunday, 12/17

“They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.” Luke 2:16-17, 20

Freedom To Dance is invited to minister during the Ugly Christmas Sweater Showcase for two songs (first and last songs) at Lighthouse Christian Church in Rosemount at 3pm on Sunday, December 17th. The showcase will include Christmas songs and a play put on by the youth to give praise to Emmanuel, for coming to give us life and joy! Let us join in praising the LORD God for all He has done, including the gift of sending Jesus!! Let us know if you are able to come and glorify the LORD that day.

DATE: Saturday, December 20, 2025

TIME: 7:45 am for practice; 8:30 am start

SONGS: teaching videos will be sent via email or Messenger

• Go Tell It On the Mountain:  Lynda Randle –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYARYgwy_fg
• Noel: Lauren Daigle – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkGdlMzOHQM
• Silent Night: Mandisa – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPKySbp7Kvo