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Announcements - July 2, 2017





Announcements - July 2, 2017

5-Day Club! July 10-14 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.:  Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to join us for a week of Bible lessons, games, memory verses, a missionary story, skits and a snack. Kids will put on their detective hats and discover new things each day about Jesus. They will see that Jesus loves the lost (parable of the lost sheep), Jesus takes away sin (the story of Bartimaeus), only Jesus satisfies (Jesus feeds the 5,000), Jesus has power over death (raising Lazarus), and they can put their faith in Jesus (healing of the official's son). Club will meet each day at the Perry's home: 13945 Jasmine Way Rogers, MN. RSVP: 763.428.9634. To learn more visit 5dayclub.com.
Half-Day of Prayer Saturday, July 8: Join us at Otsego Park (weather permitting) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a tech-free time of prayer and training. Pastor Charlie will provide instruction and guidelines for two sessions of personal meditation and prayer, after which participants will debrief their experience and encourage one another. Contact Pastor Charlie for more information.
Church Picnic Sunday, July 9: Join us for a church picnic after the worship service at Otsego Park. As usual, everyone is asked to bring a side dish to share and meat to grill for their own family (or another main course for their family). Charcoal, water, and tableware will be provided. Bring along any yard game that you would like to play.
GOLD Team Land-Building Meeting Saturday, July 15: The “GOLD Team” is comprised of the ministry leaders of GCF. We meet four times per year, and on July 15 we will be devoting our meeting to the topic of acquiring land or a building. If you have skills in real estate, finance, project management, team development, or prayer, please join us at the church office from 8:00-11:00 a.m. for this crucial meeting. Contact Pastor Charlie for more information.
Change in Location for Worship Services on Sundays August 13 and 20: As it is each year, we will be worshiping at Elk River High School on Sundays August 13 and 20 so that the staff at Handke can perform routine maintenance on the gym. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us there!
Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting: Anyone who would like to join in corporate prayer may do so. The prayer time is from 6:00- 7:00 a.m. at the church office.


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