Weekly Announcements

January 11, 2015

Sunday School: Sunday School resumes today, January 11, we invite you all to join in the class that works best for you!

Fighter Verses: On January 4 we began set 5 of the Fighter Verses. The elders of GCF encourage you to join us in pursuing Scripture memory in 2015. You can find more information on the Information Table, or at www.fighterverses.com.

Youth Ministry: Please support the Youth Ministry SD Mission's Trip by eating at Pizza Ranch on Monday, January 19, 2015 from 4:00-8:30. Tips and a percentage of the meals that night will be given to the Youth Ministry to help support their missions trip to Martin, South Dakota in June. Invite your Bible Study group, men's group, women's group, friends or take your wife out on a date to Pizza Ranch while encouraging the youth as they serve in the community. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Springfield at 763-607-1253.

Lunch with the Handrens. Beginning in February, the Handrens will be hosting a lunch at their home on first and third Sundays. Please see the information table for more information and a sign-up sheet.

Stay Connected: All of our announcements are posted on our blog at our church website (gcfmn.org). If you would like to receive our bi-monthly electronic newsletter please contact Traci Veek (traci@gcfmn.org).

Community Groups: Please visit our website to access more information about community groups at GCF or see the bi-monthly electronic newsletter.

Next Week’s Fighter Verse:

“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”

Psalm 121:1-2

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