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Announcements - February 26, 2017

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Announcements - February 26, 2017
Agape Meal Next Sunday: Next week is Communion Sunday and we will share a meal together after the service. See the back of the announcements for full details about this monthly, all-church meal.
Silent Auction for Haiti Mission Trip Next Sunday: There will be a silent auction during the Agape Meal to raise money for the Haiti mission trip. Bids will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and again right after the worship service, close to 11:45 am. If you have like new items or gift cards you would like to donate to the auction, please contact Julie Springfield (763-607-1253).
Fellowship Directory: We are assembling a new pictorial directory. We will take pictures in the gym each Sunday during the month of February. Gather your family for a quick photo and to update your contact information. If you would prefer to use a digital picture (jpeg format) that you have, send it to Melissa Johnson (mmjohnson512@gmail.com) by February 28.
Women’s Retreat—March 24-25/26:  We are excited to have Kathy Stokes return as our speaker. She will be speaking on Jesus Christ, our abiding place, our home. Pick up the retreat brochure at the information table. See Claire Belknap, Jenny Arant or Susan Fergus if you have questions.
Rajo Somali Outreach and Cultural Training Saturday, March 25 in Golden Valley: Come to learn more about Somali culture and the challenges that are encountered in this compelling cross-cultural ministry. Hear exciting stories of what God is doing through various outreach efforts; learn about trauma and the refugee experience; hear how to be more effective in sharing the Truth with Somali friends. Contact David Gunderson to register.
Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting: Anyone who would like to join in corporate prayer may do so. The prayer time is from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the church office.


Next Week’s Fighter Verse


As for man, his days are like grass;

he flourishes like a flower of the field; 
for the wind passes over it, and it is gone,
and its place knows it no more.
Psalm 103:11-14

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