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Announcements for November 1, 2015

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

Marie Sandvik Center: There are opportunities to serve at the Marie Sandvik Center. If you are interested in learning more or signing up you can see Brian and Melissa Johnson.

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) with any questions. It is not too late 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:
“Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?  The Lord is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.  It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.” 
Psalm 77:13-14

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