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IT’S A BOY! Congratulations to Erik & Emily Bekkum on the arrival of Vincent Steven Bekkum! He was born on Mon., Mar. 7 at 5:12p and weighed 7'15” and 21 in. Big brother Monte and sisters Ruby and Olivia welcome their brother home. Proud FirstCov grandparents are Steve & Linda Johnson.
A GREAT CONNECTION opportunity in our church family. Sign up at theHub or online. Becky Lopez will follow up with a couple questions to help match you up with others in your group, or you can call her with any questions at 715.426.1860.
POTLUCK LUNCH & ECUADOR MISSION TEAM SHARING following the 2nd service on Sun., Apr. 10. Bring a dish to share. All are invited!
VANCO ELECTRONIC GIVING: Go to www.rfcov.org and click on the
Electronic Tithing link under Resources. Weekly Operational need: $11,891.00 Regular Giving 3.13.16 $8,985.40 YTD Regular Giving: $112,876.06 YTD Regular Giving Budget: $130,801.00 Attendance on 3.13.16: 87 & 205=293
GREETERS: (8:15) Tom & Tarry Gates (10:45) Bob & Debbie Gilbertson WORSHIP TEAM: Brian Smith, Wendy Larson, Steve Boatman, Keith Richardson, Dakota Walters, Jessica Mueller SOUND | LIGHTS: Adam Johnson VIDEO: Danielle Ertsgaard THE HUB: (8:15) Linda Lundstrom (10:45) Nancy Erickson NURSERY: (8:15) 0-4: Gretchen Trudeau & Sarah Smith Kyla Kubera (10:45) 0-1: Evan & Brenda Carstedt, Sammi McCaffery 2-4: Jake & Lindsey Koskie, Nic Pedersen JR. CHURCH: (8:15) Kevin & Liz Black (10:45) Mark & Krista Majerus USHERS: (8:15) Gregg Quam, Ben Branum (10:45) Jake Koskie, Steve Schalla PRAYER PARTNERS: (8:15) Steve & Linda Johnson (10:45) Bob & Debbie GIlbertson COFFEE FELLOWSHIP: Trudy & Jim Jarosek, Joy & Fred Berg PRODUCE PICK UP: Dan Larson
TODAY 3/20 Palm Sunday 8:15 & 10:45a Worship Services 9:30a Sunday School Classes for all ages TUESDAY 3/22 12:00 & 5:30p Classroom Use: Weight Watchers WEDNESDAY 3/23 No Wednesday Programming THURSDAY 3/24 Maundy Thursday 5:00-8:00p Stations of the Cross –(in shifts) FRIDAY 3/25 Good Friday 4:00-8:00p Silent prayer & reflection at church SUNDAY 3/27 Easter Sunday 8:15 & 10:45a Worship Services
9:30a Easter Breakfast (No Sunday School Classes)
“On the Journey: Sharing Christ, Growing Together”
Sunday, March 20, 2016 | 8:15 & 10:45a
Hosanna
Furious
Jesus, Firm Foundation
Lead Me to The Cross
Both services: Children ages 5-7 can go to Rm 303 for Junior Church. Please pick up your child there after the service.
When People Rub You the Wrong Way Pastor Todd
This is Amazing Grace
(Prayer Partners for your prayer needs are up front after the services.)
rfcov.org | 715.425.2640 | [email protected] Facebook.com/firstcovenantchurch Instagram & Twitter: @FirstCovRF Todd Ertsgaard | Lead Pastor: 715.425.6991 or [email protected] Brian Majerus | Pastor of Christian Formation & Family Ministries: 715.426.3097 or [email protected] Neil Vance | Youth Director: 715.307.2645 or [email protected] Brian Smith | Director of Worship & Creative Arts: 651.399.1751 or [email protected]
Guests, we welcome you! WELCOME PADS help us to care and connect! Please write your contact info,
pass it down the row, and then pass it back. Inside are cards for prayer requests, comments, and more. If you leave your address, we will send you a Welcome Letter with next step ideas to get to know us…and no extra mailings!
CHILDREN/FAMILIES: (The Ushers would love to help you too!) *Nurseries (Infants to 4 y.o.)
8:15—Nursery Room (To the right of the main entrance) 10:45—Infant to 1 y.o. Room 204; 2 to 4 y.o. Nursery Room.
*Infant Room—Hear the service too. On right as you enter Worship Center.
*Junior Church—5-7 y.o. in Rm 303. *Children’s Activity Bulletins (ages 4-7) and Jr. Sermon Notes (ages 8-12)
are available on the usher’s cart. OFFERING is an act of worship and a privilege of our church family. We are just
glad you are here to worship with us today! FREE GIFT: As an expression of appreciation, pick up a reusable tote at theHub
and get to know us from the info inside. FLASHING NUMBER ON WORSHIP SCREEN? This is communication between
the nursery and a parent (each child has a number). SCENT SENSITIVITY: Various life issues can cause this, so the front 2 rows on
the left-hand side of the Worship Center are reserved as a scent-free section.
TODAY! Celebrating 10 years with Pastor Todd and family! Grab some cake during the SS hour and write a memory in the book at theHub!
NEXT WEEK: (Mar. 27) Pastor Todd will bring us an Easter message: “It Changed Everything!”
PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS? "2014 was the world's worst year for the persecution of Christians in the modern era, until 2015 surpassed it." (Christianity Today) In this Holy Week, we reflect on the life but also the sufferings of Christ. Remember the brothers and sisters in Christ suffering in the world. Check out the infographic and ideas how to pray at the FirstCov Blog: http://wp.me/p6X7eM-Qz OR rfcov.org/blog.
SMALL GROUP LEADERS March Group Leader News came out Friday! 4 Types of Group Questions, and more tools/ideas. Check your email inboxes (as well as Junk or Spam possibly!).
REGISTER BY MAR. 29 | FREE EVENT & LUNCH “Two Ways to Mend Your Soul” Sat., Apr. 2 This Lake Pepin District Spring Gathering is at Cedarbrook Church in Menomonie. Coffee time at 9:30a, program to follow and ends with lunch. Sign up with Jackie in the office by Mar. 29. Child care available with RSVP. Carpooling available.
DUE MAR. 31! RESERVATION DEADLINE | WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE 20 tickets reserved at discount price until Mar. 31. Conference is on Fri.-Sat., Oct. 21-22 at Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul. Info at belongtour.com. Tickets: $105.00 ($30.00 off) + $12 for box lunch. To register: Call Crystal at 972.398.4700 with account #173062. For info, call Linda Johnson at 715.425.7898.
“WAR ROOM” BIBLE STUDY begins on Fri., Apr. 1 at 9a here at church. Sign up at theHub so we know how many study books are needed. Contact Wendi Blaubach or the office.
WOMEN’S SIMULCAST Sat., Apr. 23, 8a-4p, here. Women of all ages, join Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer and worship artist Anthony Evans for a one-day global Bible teaching and worship event. Register at rfcov.org or tinyurl.com/jkfvfb6. Tickets: $15 (until Apr. 10; includes box lunch); $20 (Apr. 11-22; includes box lunch); $25 on Apr. 23.
Early Bird Savings ends Mon., Apr. 4!!! Register online at www.lbbc.com. Minimum
$50 down payment required. For camp dates: See the March Clarion (or grab
a camp brochure at theHub) or call the church office. Trailblazer 2 camp is June 26-30 (not July)
Questions? Contact FirstCov’s camp organizer Terry Ekstrom, or the office.
Spring Term Classes | 9:30a Creation Care: Are We Called to Be Green?
Whether you are a gardener, farmer, homemaker, or concerned citizen, we collectively seek to pass on a healthy planet that is capable of sustaining future generations. What does Scripture say about our role in serving as stewards of God’s creation? Is it a liberal theology to care about creation? What are some of the most concerning issues that require our attention? Why are the disadvantaged impacted most when we fail as stewards? Weekly sessions include: a short video, discussion of a timely and engaging topic, and actions we can take. Topics include: Creation & the Creator, Food’s role; How our “stuff” matters, Eco-myths, God’s creatures, How caring for creation is loving your neighbor; and more. Teacher: Matt Fitzgerald (Room 301)
The Meaning of Marriage: A Vision for Married & Single People What’s marriage really about? Marriage can be so difficult yet so wonderful. In this Tim Keller video series, we’ll explore God’s vision for marriage, capture God’s vison for marriage for your own benefit…or to teach children or young people. Whether you’re single, considering marriage, newly married or have been married for a long time, everyone is welcome to participate in this hopeful, beautiful, and relevant discuss The 6 sessions from the video series include: Service, Covenant, Roles, Singleness, Sex, and Hope. Teachers: Mark & Krista Majerus (Room 304)
Starting Today | Devotional Bookmark (In your bulletin) Follow the events of Christ’s life over this week.
Wednesday, March 23 No ministries. (Returns next week Mar. 30)
Maundy Thursday, March 24 | Stations of the Cross | 5-8p Reflect on Christ’s life with this ancient Christian tradition. Sign up
(encouraged but not required) for a shift (rfcov.org/stations or at theHub).
Good Friday, March 25 | Silent Prayer & Reflection | 4-8p
Church building is open. Come and go as you wish.
Sunday, March 27 EASTER! | Invite a friend or neighbor! Worship Services 8:15a & 10:45a | Breakfast 9:30a (no S.S.)
March 20, 2016 For responsiveness from those whom we invite to Easter services on March 27. May we
all find our hope in Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection Prayers & congratulations to Brian & Julie Linnell who were married here yesterday. For God’s wisdom as we continue to explore the Leadership Team Model. Lift up our LTM Communication Team: Dan Wilkening, Pat Stevens, Brenda Carstedt, Jerry Hallstrom, Pastor Todd For Healing: Jeff Pierre, Jean Elefson, Cheryl Klanderman, Lana Foster, Nancy Nygaard,
Brent Wiersma, Joyce Hasselquist, Ernie Huland Pray for Robin Sampson and family on the passing of her mother. Funeral was on
Thursday For our Missionary of the week: Randy Bevis College Students of the Week: Emily & Ben Gabriel For our Deacons and Commissions For our church Elders: Brent Larson, Jason Hull, Jeff Carow For our church staff: Pastor Todd, Pastor Brian, Neil Vance, Brian Smith, Jackie Wallace
For: Sam & Isaac Witt, Brent Wiersma, Roland Pomfret, Mike Findlay, Aaron Riess, Ryan Neel, Murray Stoffa, John Meier, Colin Arneson, Matthew Lundberg, Tyler Splittgerber,
Mckenzie Curtis, Max Elliott
Randy Bevis, Director of In-Seine “Full Nets, Changed Lives” 501c3, and a special assignment missionary with the Covenant. Randy is very pleased that he can now receive tax deductible gifts. He also thanks our church for the continued partnership
with him. Randy was back in Haiti helping on fish farming projects for one week, and then he was on a longer trip to Thailand/Laos. He helped 5 different organizations that are
involved in fish farming. Please check out his website: www.in-seine.org. E-mail him at [email protected]
Emily & Ben Gabriel, daughter & son of Mark & Brenda Gabriel. Ben is doing a gap year discipleship program called Trailhead at Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center. It is part training and part working for nine months. He is interested in discerning the path God
has for him in his future. His address is: N8890 Forest Ln, Westboro, WI 54490-9430
Emily is continuing her study at the International House of Prayer University in Kansas City, MO. She is concentrating on music theory and worship leading. Her address is: 11414
Norton Ave, Kansas City, MO 64137
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When People Rub You the Wrong Way Colossians 3:12-17 | Pastor Todd
When someone offends us, we often want to react negatively. We want to get even for
the offenses others have done to us. Yet, Scripture says that revenge is a destructive force in our lives that we need to resist. So how do we do that? How do we live in unity with others even when they rub us the wrong way? In this passage, we discover that it involves a commitment to the following:
1. Remembering . 2. Bringing . 3. Letting . “Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.” Romans 12:9 (NIV)
March 20, 2016 For responsiveness from those whom we invite to Easter services on March 27. May we
all find our hope in Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection Prayers & congratulations to Brian & Julie Linnell who were married here yesterday. For God’s wisdom as we continue to explore the Leadership Team Model. Lift up our LTM Communication Team: Dan Wilkening, Pat Stevens, Brenda Carstedt, Jerry Hallstrom, Pastor Todd For Healing: Jeff Pierre, Jean Elefson, Cheryl Klanderman, Lana Foster, Nancy Nygaard,
Brent Wiersma, Joyce Hasselquist, Ernie Huland Pray for Robin Sampson and family on the passing of her mother. Funeral was on
Thursday For our Missionary of the week: Randy Bevis College Students of the Week: Emily & Ben Gabriel For our Deacons and Commissions For our church Elders: Brent Larson, Jason Hull, Jeff Carow For our church staff: Pastor Todd, Pastor Brian, Neil Vance, Brian Smith, Jackie Wallace
For: Sam & Isaac Witt, Brent Wiersma, Roland Pomfret, Mike Findlay, Aaron Riess, Ryan Neel, Murray Stoffa, John Meier, Colin Arneson, Matthew Lundberg, Tyler Splittgerber,
Mckenzie Curtis, Max Elliott
Randy Bevis, Director of In-Seine “Full Nets, Changed Lives” 501c3, and a special assignment missionary with the Covenant. Randy is very pleased that he can now receive tax deductible gifts. He also thanks our church for the continued partnership
with him. Randy was back in Haiti helping on fish farming projects for one week, and then he was on a longer trip to Thailand/Laos. He helped 5 different organizations that are
involved in fish farming. Please check out his website: www.in-seine.org. E-mail him at [email protected]
Emily & Ben Gabriel, daughter & son of Mark & Brenda Gabriel. Ben is doing a gap year discipleship program called Trailhead at Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center. It is part training and part working for nine months. He is interested in discerning the path God
has for him in his future. His address is: N8890 Forest Ln, Westboro, WI 54490-9430
Emily is continuing her study at the International House of Prayer University in Kansas City, MO. She is concentrating on music theory and worship leading. Her address is: 11414
Norton Ave, Kansas City, MO 64137
______________
When People Rub You the Wrong Way Colossians 3:12-17 | Pastor Todd
When someone offends us, we often want to react negatively. We want to get even for
the offenses others have done to us. Yet, Scripture says that revenge is a destructive force in our lives that we need to resist. So how do we do that? How do we live in unity with others even when they rub us the wrong way? In this passage, we discover that it involves a commitment to the following:
1. Remembering . 2. Bringing . 3. Letting . “Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.” Romans 12:9 (NIV)