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Announcements - January 29, 2017

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Announcements—January 29, 2017

  • The Reel Hope Project: Kaycee Stanley, from this initiative, is with us this morning. She will be available for conversation and questions following the service.
  • Agape Meal Next Sunday: Next week is Communion Sunday and we will share a meal together after the service. See the back of the announcements for full details about this monthly, all-church meal.
  • Fellowship Directory: It’s that time again! We are assembling a new pictorial directory. We will take pictures in the gym each Sunday during the month of February. We ask that you would gather your family for a quick photo and to update your contact information. If you would prefer to use a digital picture (jpeg format) that you have, please send it to Melissa Johnson (mmjohnson512@gmail.com) by February 28.
  • Winter Carnival Saturday, February 18: Please mark your calendar for this event, which is the date of our GCF outreach and Haiti mission trip fundraiser. Contact Pastor Kevin for more information. Invite your friends now. Invite cards are available.
  • Biblical Counseling Conference: The conference is sponsored by Faith Lafayette and Grace Church in Eden Prairie will be hosting. Training dates are February 24-25, March 24-25 and April 28-29. This regional training program will provide you with additional materials and expertise to help you help others have victory over difficult or challenging life situations.
  • Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting: Anyone who would like to join in corporate prayer may do so. The prayer time is from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the church office.



Next Week’s Fighter Verse
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.
Psalm 103:1-4






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