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Announcements - October 25, 2015

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Announcements – October 25, 2015

Agape Meal, November 1: We will be enjoying an Agape Meal after the worship service this morning. Please see the back side of this sheet for more information.

Quarterly Strategy Meeting, November 1: Our quarterly strategy meeting will be held on Sunday, November 1 during the Agape Meal.

Rake The Town, Saturday, October 31: This is a service opportunity for the whole family. Really, there isn’t an age restriction on this event. Through Faith In Action, our group will be connected with local people within our very own community. Bring a rake to bless a family in need of help with the falling leaves. Sign up by Monday, October 26.

Father/Daughter Dinner: Dads and Daughters are invited to a special dinner on Saturday, November 7. Please contact Pastor Kevin (kevin@gcfmn.org) or Julie Springfield (julie.springfield@comcast.net) to sign up.

Pivot Meetings: The college age ministry meets on alternating Thursday evenings. 7:00 p.m. at Josiah Lee's house. The next meeting is November 5.

Parenting Seminar, November 14: All parents are encouraged to attend an important seminar on Saturday, November 14. We will be watching an address from Josh McDowell given in February at Moody Founder’s Week and then talking/praying about how we can be equipped to raise children in an age of internet accessibility.

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. Women should bring at least one other person with them so that we can honor the Lord by maintaining appropriate boundaries. If you are unable to stop by the church office, feel free to join in wherever you are.

Next Week’s Fighter Verse:
“Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples.”
Psalm 77:13-14


Agape Meals at GCF

If you are new to Glory of Christ Fellowship and don’t quite know what an “Agape Meal” is all about this sheet is designed to inform you. We hope that you will find this informative and helpful. More importantly, we hope to fellowship with you in celebration of our unity that we have in Jesus Christ, our Savior.

What is an Agape Meal? An Agape Meal is a potluck-style lunch that everyone is welcome to participate in.

When does GCF observe Agape Meal’s? We observe them once per month (the first Sunday of each month, excluding June, July, August and September when we have picnics).

We also take communion on the first Sunday of each month during the worship service. The Agape Meal is intended to help us enjoy as a church the reality that we are reconciled to God and each other. Thus, we use our Sunday school hour to fellowship together over a meal.

Where are the Agape Meals held? They are held in the downstairs cafeteria, shortly after we are all cleaned up with the worship service (usually around 11:00).

How do I participate in Agape Meal? Really, all you have to do is show up and go through the line. God has always provided us with enough food. Otherwise, we ask that you bring either a side dish, a main dish, or a dessert. You can put your food for the meal in the cafeteria before the worship service begins.

If you have any more questions about the Agape Meals at Glory of Christ please feel free to contact Pastor Kevin (kevin@gcfmn.org). We would love to have you join us!

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