Marie Sandvik Center

06/23/2026

Praise the Lord! Through the faithful ministry of Chaplain Wayne Andersen and the outreach of the Marie Sandvik Center, we have recently celebrated five baptisms. God continues to draw people to Himself through street ministry. Please join us in giving thanks for these testimonies of His grace.

06/09/2026

One of the ministries making a difference is the street ministry conducted by the MSC Chaplain Wayne Andersen. Every week Wayne is leading a group to talk to people around the Center in South Minneapolis about Jesus. Your support helps us to do ministry like this through the Marie Sandvik Center.

06/04/2026

For years, our parking lot has faithfully served many who came through the doors of the Center. Over time, it's become worn down and full of potholes.

We're so thankful to share that the parking lot has been completely redone!

This was a significant project for us, costing about $40,000, and we're grateful for God's provision in making it possible. It's a joy to see a safe, welcoming space taking shape for everyone who visits the Center.

If you'd like to help support this project, we'd be grateful for your partnership. You can give at mariesandvikcenter.org/donate.

Thank you for helping us continue this ministry to our neighbors in Phillips!

05/20/2026

Last night, this semester's iCAN class graduated after 17 sessions together.

They spent the evening in mock interviews with interviewers from Chick-fil-A, Trader Joe’s, Cub Foods, and other local workplaces. One interviewer said, “Every student gave me a resume. That’s never happened before.” Another said, “You can really see their confidence and eye contact has grown.”

Across the sessions, more than 60 volunteers gave over 500 hours to invest in these students. And throughout the program, they talked with students about grace. So much of life is about proving yourself. The gospel says something different. You are already fully known and loved by Christ.

We are so happy for these students and for a night that showed how much they’ve grown!

05/12/2026

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MSC is launching a digital newsletter to share ministry updates, stories, and prayer requests in a timely and thoughtful way. This helps us steward resources wisely while keeping you informed about what God is doing in the Phillips community.

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05/11/2026

On Saturday, the Marie Sandvik Center hosted a Mother’s Day celebration for single mothers and widows in the Phillips neighborhood.

We enjoyed food and games as women and children from the community gathered for encouragement and fellowship.

Much of the ministry at MSC begins with simple things like sharing a meal and spending time together. Over time, those moments grow into relationships, trust, and ongoing care.

05/05/2026

C.S Lewis once said, “I know now Lord, why you utter no answer. You are yourself, the answer.” God is our answer for all our needs.

04/30/2026

I love simplicity. My three words are simplicity, clarity and brevity, these are my favorite word friends. When I apply these words to understanding the Bible it comes out with three other words, redemption, promises, and warnings. God defined for me, brings out three more words, mercy, love and forgiveness. In our world the issues we face are complex, everywhere you look the complexity of everyday life can be overwhelming. Yet, life is simple if we place God in control. The message of Jesus was simple, believe in Me and I will give you eternal life. The Bible says there are two places we reside after death, heaven or hell, that too is simple. The greatest decision you will ever make is also simple. Believe in Jesus or reject Him. It is that simple!

04/09/2026

I have a colleague whose tag line is, “study to learn, learn to do.” The Apostle Paul said the same thing, “practice what you have learned.” Bernard Shaw said this, “Whose who can, do, and those you can’t, teach.” The big idea for all of us is, “stop the talking, and go, do something more important than your devotions.” The days are evil, and evil loves when we do nothing with what we know is true. It is easy to get complacent and lack motivation, but God has given us the Holy Spirit to guide and direct us to do God’s will. So, the question is, “it is God’s will for you to do nothing with your faith in Him?” God gives Himself to us and it becomes a measurement of how we trust in Him.

The Marie Sandvik Center is a place where faith is practiced everyday, and you are welcome to come and join us in the mission of reaching the city for Christ. Check out our website.

We provide the Hope of God’s Love to the Inner City, Minneapolis, Minnesota