Announcements - September 24, 2017

Worship Location Update: The work at the Handke Family Center has been delayed. We will meet for worship at Elk River High School's Little Theater until at least October 8.

All Sunday School Classes Have Started: Thanks be to God for his provision of both teachers and classroom space which allowed us to begin Sunday school last week. Check the signs in the hallways to see where classes are meeting.

Glory of Christ Fellowship 10th Anniversary Celebration: We will celebrate our tenth anniversary on Sunday, October 1. Along with our Agape Meal, there will be a silent auction. Funds raised from the auction will go into the short-term missions fund. Help is needed to cover the details of the silent auction—silent auction items, setup and cleanup of event. To get involved, contact Julie Springfield at 763-607-1253.

Annual Men’s Retreat, October 19-21: Men, we look forward to gathering again at Miracle Bible Camp near Longville, Minnesota for a time of recreation, meditation on the Word, prayer, and fellowship. This year we’re adding our first annual GCF fishing tournament, so bring your gear and prepare fishers of fish for the glory of Christ! For more information, contact Pastor Charlie (charlie@gcfmn.org) or Pastor Kevin (kevin@gcfmn.org).

Next Week’s Fighter Verse

And my God will supply every need of yours according

to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19

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To Have My Soul Happy in the Lord, by George Muller

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