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Announcements - August 6, 2017

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Change in Location for Sunday Worship Services from July 16-August 20: We will be worshiping at Elk River High School in the Little Theater July 16 through August 20. Mark your calendars and plan to join us there!
Quarterly Business Meeting Sunday, August 20: Join us for a time of sharing, thanksgiving, and prayer as we gather to celebrate what the Lord has done over the last year and to dream about what he might do in the coming year. The meeting will take place after the worship service on August 20, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Little Theater. Contact Pastor Charlie for more information (charlie@gcfmn.org).
All-Church Prayer Meeting Wednesday, August 30: Join us for a time of prayer on Wednesday, August 30 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Handke Center. At this meeting, we will pray over our tenth anniversary celebration and all that entails, as well as our local and global missions efforts. For more information,  contact David and Carmen Gunderson (dgunderson@arriveministries.org).
All Sunday School Classes to begin on September 17: Sunday School will start again soon. If you would like to help with the ministry, talk with Pastor Kevin.
Glory of Christ Fellowship’s Tenth Anniversary Celebration Sunday, October 1: By the grace of God, we will celebrate ten years of ministry and life together on Sunday, October 1! Be sure to mark this date, plan to be there, and invite friends and family to join in the party. Besides our normal worship service and agape meal, we’ll have several special guests and greetings from afar, and another surprise or two along the way!
Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting: Join us for this weekly time of prayer as we bring our praises and requests to the Lord. The meeting takes place every week at the church office from 6:00-7:00 a.m.
Next Week’s Fighter Verse
Because you have made the LORD your dwelling place—the Most High, who is my refuge—no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent
Psalm 91:9-10





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