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Announcements - February 7, 2016

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

GCF Date Night, February 27: Attention married couples, you are invited to GCF date night on Saturday, February 27. We will be bowling in Saint Michael. 7:00 p.m. Purchase tickets February 7, 14, and 21.

Women’s Ministry Prayer Meeting: Please join the women of GCF for a monthly prayer night on the 2nd Monday of each month from 7-9 pm at Susan Fergus' home (19352 Carson Cr NW, Elk River). This is a great time to build each other up as we seek to become a house of prayer. You are welcome to bring a light snack to share or just bring yourself! If you have any questions, please contact Claire Belknap or Susan Fergus.

Women’s Retreat: Ladies and teens of GCF, please mark the weekend of April 8th and 9th on your calendar for our annual women's retreat at the Association Retreat Center in Osceola, Wisconsin. Cost will be $80 for a one-night stay with the option of staying a second night for $109. Our guest speaker will be Kathy Stokes from Bethlehem Baptist Church. Keep an eye out for the brochures, to register. If you have any questions see Susan Fergus, Susan Shannon, Claire Belknap, or Jenny Arant. 

Student Ministries: Students grade 6-12 are invited to attend Wednesday nights for Bible study, discussion, and activities. Handke, 6:30-8:45 p.m. Contact Pastor Kevin.

Pivot Meeting: The college age (and beyond) ministry meets on alternating Thursday evenings. 7:00 p.m. at Josiah Lee's house. The next meeting is on February 11.

Church Membership Class: There will be a church membership class beginning in the Sunday School hour on Sunday, February 14. Contact Pastor Charlie.

Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting: Anyone who would like to join in corporate prayer may do so. The prayer time is 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the church office.

Next Week’s Fighter Verse:
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

Psalm 56:3-4

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