Announcements - June 5, 2016

Women’s Ministry and Children’s Fellowship: Women of GCF are invited to attend a fellowship opportunity on Tuesday morning at Elysia Larson’s home from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The students of GCF will be organizing VBS-like activities for the children.

Father Son Quest Sign Up: If you would like to attend the Father Son Quest on July 21-24 please submit earnest money payment as soon as you can. There will be a prep meeting on Thursday, June 16, 7:00 p.m. at the church office.

Prayer at State Capitol Building – June 16: Franklin Graham with Samaritan’s Purse will be holding a prayer event at the Capitol building in St. Paul on Thursday, June 16 at 12:00 p.m. Pastor Kevin is organizing a group of students and anyone else who would like to go. Please Contact him if you would like to participate and be a driver.

Baptism Service and Church Picnic – June 26: Please mark your calendar for the baptism service and church picnic scheduled for Sunday, June 26 following the worship service. The service will be at Mark and Jill Larson’s home in Zimmerman.

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 Thursday, June 9.

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:

For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; listen to my plea for grace. In the day of my trouble I call upon you, for you answer me.

Psalm 86:5-7

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