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Announcements, August 9, 2015

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Announcements – August 9, 2015
Baptism Service on August 23: There will be a picnic and Baptism service on Sunday, August 23 after the worship service. The event will be at Mark and Jill Larson’s home in Zimmerman. Please mark your calendars, more details will be available next week.  

Women's Ministry Park Date: Ladies are welcome to attend the next park date on August 11 and enjoy fellowship at Otsego Park on the Mississippi river. Moms may bring their children. Bring a lunch and stay as long as you would like. Begins at 10:00 a.m.

Boy’s 2T and 3T onesies and clothes needed. There is a Safe Family for Children in Elk River who is caring for a medically fragile 9 month old boy. He is in need of onesies and some clothes. If you are able to donate these items, see Carmen Gunderson or call her at 763.370.2041.

Meeting At Elk River High School: GCF will be meeting in the Little Theatre at Elk River High School next week, August 16 and then returning to Handke on August 23.

Student Ministries Summer Gathering: The next student ministries summer gathering (grades 6-12) is on Wednesday, August 19. Stay alert for more details.
Thursday Morning Prayer Meeting: Please join us for an hour of prayer on Thursday mornings from 6:00-7:00 a.m. at the church office.
Pivot Meetings: The college age ministry meets on alternating Thursday evenings. 7:00 p.m. at Josiah Lee’s house. The next meeting is August 20.
Stay Connected: All of our announcements are posted on our blog at our church website (gcfmn.org). If you would like to receive our weekly electronic newsletter please contact Traci Veek (traci@gcfmn.org).

Next Week’s Fighter Verse:
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit                          
Psalm 34:17-18

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