Surprise Church Bismarck

05/28/2026

We're praying for 15 people to help with Sunday setup or teardown on 20 Sundays for the next year. If God's been nudging you to raise your hand to get involved at Surprise, text the word FIFTEEN to 701-226-6578 or comment FIFTEEN below. We'll follow up with some information!

05/14/2026

The Surprise Elder Board is excited to announce the two-week window of notification for the Elder Candidacy of Ron Brandt. Ron and Kathy have been dedicated members of the Surprise community and we're so grateful for Ron's willingness to serve! Please keep the Brands in your prayers God leads us through this process!

05/11/2026

Sign you kids up today!!

Also teen helpers are needed!!
6th graders to 12th graders!!!

Unleash your child's inner superhero at Camp Kindness! We teach kids how to lead by being kind! Camp Kindness is a three-day adventure that equips kids to become Kindness Superheroes through: A daily kindness lessonMusic and movementCrafts and gamesVisits from local superheroes like t...

05/10/2026

Mother’s Day Sunday!!!

05/06/2026

Here are some ways to support those impacted by the Alberta Heights Fire this past week.

1) FINANCIALLY:
The North Dakota Community Foundation will coordinate financial donations without an administrative fee, which means that 100% will go towards relief.

2) VOLUNTEERING:
Volunteers can report starting at 10 am today to the ND Lions Emergency Relief shop at 2045 71st St NE. Park by Memory Fireworks (walk down by the gates to unit 4).

3) PHYSICAL DONATIONS
Donations can start being dropped off at noon today. No large items at this time. They need:
-Signage assistance
-Adult clothes- we will limit if it gets too much
-Hygiene
-Containers for clients to put stuff in like baskets, larger bags
-XL moving boxes
-Chargers
-Prepaid cell phones

-The Lions will also be doing lists for items like kitchen and bathroom kits, bedroom kits, etc and adopt a family type situations. Let Lions know if your or your business is interested.

At the request of the ND Lions Emergency Relief team, NDCF has established the 2026 Alberta Heights Fire Relief Fund in response to the fire disaster at the apartment complex on Lockport Street in Bismarck last evening. Funds will provide support to displaced residents and assist them in finding housing and replacing lost items.

To donate: https://ndcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=11427

NDCF has waived its fees for all donations to this fund so 100% of gifts will go to those impacted (credit card processing fees still apply.)

Photo credit to KXNews.

05/03/2026

The Mercy Box team recently dropped off the book donations for our March Mercy Box recipient, Project Armchair. Project Armchair is a nonprofit where certified teacher volunteers read to hospitalized and homeless children and then give them the books to keep.

Thank you to everyone who donated. You gave more than books, you gave comfort, connection, and something to call their own.

04/28/2026

This Sunday, we'll hear the faith story of Alex Aukland, a Surprise Church teen who will be confirming his faith in Christ. We are so proud of Alex and eager to celebrate his commitment to following Jesus! See you at 10 AM!

04/26/2026

One of the Hotspot locations for today was at the Feiring home! Great message, fellowship and breakfast!