Apache Junction Outreach

Going to church is not the priority for many people that it once may have been.  That is obvious when you read that most church denominations are experiencing declining membership and attendance.  Small churches are no longer able to afford full-time pastors.  Many are closing their doors.  (See the story of Elmore, Minnesota in a previous post.)

Mountain View Lutheran continues to attract winter visitors and attendance peaks in the months of January, February and March before they return to their homes.  But what about those many individuals and families living in Apache Junction, working in the area and sending children to local schools?  How can the church reach out and make connections with these people?

With that in mind, a group of church members "hit the road" on Saturday, March 30, armed with door hanger bags.  In the bags were the following:

• a tract titled "Would You Like to Know God Personally?
• a DVD - Three Jesus Films on One DVD  (sound track in 8 different languages)
• a flyer introducing the church, pastors, mission and schedule of worship services for Holy Week
• a flyer about the church's Vacation Bible Camp coming in June

April 6 Group

The group made connections with about 500 residences in Apache Junction and aims to reach another 500 on April 6, 2019.  Pastor Tim Anderson is the organizer behind this outreach.

March 30 Group