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Announcements - September 3, 2017

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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 September 17.

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.

Somali Adult Literacy Training (SALT) Outreach Training Saturday, September 9: Join us for a time of training open to all current SALT volunteers and those interested in getting started. Training will be at Bethlehem Baptist Church, downtown campus from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch is included in registration fee of $10. Talk to David Gunderson if you are interested in registering.

All Sunday School Classes to begin on September 17: Sunday School will start again soon. Pray, asking God to fill every classroom with godly people who are eager to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to the next generation. If you would like to help with the ministry, talk with Pastor Kevin.

Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting: Currently, this weekly prayer time is on hold. When arrangements are made to reconvene, an announcement will be made.
Next Week's Fighter Verse
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son,
that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,
but in order that the world might be saved through him.
John 3:16-17

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