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Announcements - February 5, 2017



Announcements—February 5, 2017
  • Agape Meal Today: Join us for lunch after the service. All are welcome!
  • Fellowship Directory: We are assembling a new pictorial directory. We will take pictures in the gym each Sunday during the month of February. 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, send it to Melissa Johnson (mmjohnson512@gmail.com) by February 28.
  • Winter Carnival Saturday, February 18: The youth group will be hosting a Winter Carnival at the Handke Center from 5:30-8:00 p.m. The goal is to have some fun and raise some money for the upcoming missions trip to Haiti (June 2017). Grab some postcards on the info table to share with those you would like to invite to the event. Contact Pastor Kevin for questions and ways to get involved in the event.
  • GCF Date Night for Married Couples: All married couples are invited to attend a fun event on Saturday, February 25. Wet will go bowling in St. Michael. Tickets are on sale for $5 per couple at our worship services on February 5, 12, and 19. Time of the event is 7:00 p.m.
  • Night of Prayer Friday, February 24—Sponsored by SALT/Arrive Ministries: Will you join us for a night of prayer? We’ll start at 6 p.m. on Friday night. We believe NOW is the time in history for the Good News of the Kingdom of Jesus to break through into the nation of Somalia. Come and pray for 2 hours, or the whole night, as the Lord leads. We’ll be meeting at Firehouse Chapel, 2011 21st Avenue South, in Minneapolis. See David Gunderson if you have questions.
  • 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
Who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The LORD works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel.
Psalm 103:5-7


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