january 23, 2011

Welcome!

4005 Dakota Street, Alexandria, MN 56308320-763-5659 / fax 320-763-3456

alexandriacovenant.org or [email protected]

Leadership TeamLes Anderson (Chair) 320-834-2362 Lynette Kluver 320-763-7224 Linda Lovrien 320-763-5676 John LeVahn 320-763-5659 Rick Banke 320-763-2992 Joan Maus 320-283-5324 Jim Vassar 320-223-2045 Craig Bjerke 320-846-1525 Jim Rook 320-763-8891

January 23, 2011

It’s our sincere desire that you find yourself at home and welcomed here at Alexandria Covenant. Please visit us at

the Welcome Center to learn more about how you and your family can get connected to others within the church and our community. Our Nursery is available for infants - 3 years old.

During our Worship service, please fill out a Connect Card located in the pew. (There are “assisted listening devices”

available at Welcome Center for those who need them.)

This Morning’s Outline

Please note that the ACC may use your image or your child’s image in any ACC publication, promotional materials, slide shows, or the ACC website. Contact the office if you choose to decline participation for yourself or your family.

StaffJohn LeVahn-Senior PastorDawn Johnson-Director of AdministryAndrew Peabody-Senior High CoordinatorJulie Barnes-Children’s Ministry DirectorNancy Holm-Coordinator of Worship ArtsHelen Ann Wagner-Director of Care MinistryPaul Kusmak-Facility SpecialistLibby Taveirne-Facility AssistantDarlene Steiger-Parish Health NurseEliza Anderson-Treasurer/ Admin. AssistantMatthew Sandahl-Graphic DesignerRuth Nelson-Administrative AssistantCorki Hegland-Job Share ReceptionistJan Dzubay-Job Share Receptionist

Welcome & Call to WorshipSongs of Praise• (9:00) Choral Anthem “As Long as I Have Breath”• (9:00) #78 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

Our Life TogetherOffering Our Gifts (10:30) Children ages 4 years-3rd grade are dismissed for Children’s Church downstairs in room 100

Message True Friends: Part 3 - Fortify Unity by Pastor John LeVahn

Closing Song & Prayer

• Joe Bergstrom• Lynnea Bassett • Merritt Ploeger• Milt Running• Kathy Koester• Ben Koester• Tim Erickson• Joyce Johnson (Brent

Johnson’s Mother)• Grant Haugen• Bud Noordt (Judi DeVries’

brother-in-law)• Nettie

(Loni Barnes’ Mother)• Kristin (Phil & Pat

Haabala’s Daughter)• Cindy Sieve (Renee

Leighton’s friend)• Darlene Steiger

• Vicki Lynn Olson• Don Haseman• Marion Casper,

(Linda Filler’s mother)• Mark Blair• Jim Blair• Tonya Christman (Carmen

Silbernick’s sister, www.caringbridge.org/visit/tonyachristman)

• Aubrey Larson (Brett & Renae Larson’s daughter)

• Tamara (Donn & Ann Hjelle’s Daughter)

• Kristen Wiener• Pauline Segarr • Ann Hjelle• Conor Allen,

(Scott & Amy Allen’s son)

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You can sign your kids up for Sunday School any time of the year at the Welcome Center.

Welcome!

January 23, 2011

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ChristosSundays, 9:00 amCome take a journey through the basic issues of faith in Jesus. You will be exposed to the prophetic messages concerning His coming, His birth, His three-year ministry of miracles and teaching, and even His death and resurrection. Located in Room 114

Sledding Party January 30th, 2:00-4:00 pm

Dare2Share (Junior & Senior High) March 11th & 12th

Encore (Senior High Event) Today, 7:00 pm

Adoption Support Network February 3rd, 6:30 pmCome join the Douglas and Pope County adoptive parents support group. Support groups provide parents with a confidential, non-judgmental environment where they can learn from each other, celebrate their successes, brainstorm solutions to problems and concerns, and receive information on resources and training opportunities.

Location: The Church Office. For more information contact Dawn Johnson 320-760-0980.

You’re invited to a sledding party for 3 year olds-5th grade (and their families) Come and meet other

parents and kids. We will warm up in the chalet. Hot chocolate will be provided. Please bring

sleds and a snack to share. Location: Runestone County Park. For more information contact Julie

Barnes at 320.808.0432, Mary Glanzer at 320.762.0249 or Jill Jacobson at 320.762.2211.

Join us for an Inter-denominational worship experience led entirely by students. There are both planned and open activities including time for sharing/testimonies. Everyone is welcome to worship. No charge! For more details, call Barry Durkee at 320.760.6712. Location: The Youth For Christ Teen Center, 115 8th Ave. East Alexandria.

All Church Prayer Gathering January 30th, 4:00-5:00 pm

Please join with us in prayer for the Pastoral Search Team as they review applications for pastoral leadership. Also join us to pray for the needs and concerns of our Youth, the Youth Ministry Team, as well as the needs of our Children & the Children’s Ministry Team. Followed by a time of Personal Prayer Ministry facilitated by the Prayer Team for any individuals who’d like to receive prayer. Devotions will be led by James Thang & Kara Maus.

Haiti Missions Trip June 10th-17th

Has God laid on your a heart a desire to serve the Haitians on a short term missions trip? If so, a trip is being planned for June 10th - 17th and is open to anyone 13 years old or older. For more information contact Jim Winkels at [email protected] in the evenings, and weekends by phone (320.219.8930). Commitment will be needed no later than February 4th.

Consider bringing your kids downstairs this morning for Children’s Bell Choir rehearsal. This is a fun Sunday morning presentation that requires no musical skills. Children between Kindergarten and 6th grade are welcome to join the group which will perform on Sunday January 30th. Meet in room 130, for more information talk with Mary Ronning.

Children’s Bell Choir Rehearsal

Today, 10:00 am

“Un. It’s where teens live. Often unappreciated, unloved and deemed unworthy. But God flips that idea on its head. He uses unlikely teenagers to do unbelievable things for His Kingdom. Dare2Share is committed to mobilizing teenagers who focus on THE Cause by making disciples who make disciples. Sign up before February 11th to receive the discount price of $54! After this date the cost goes up to $64 with the deadline of March 11th. Pick up a waiver form at the Welcome Center, drop it off at the church office with your payment.

Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday, a day to remember the preciousness of all human life given by God.

Women’s Ministry RetreatMarch 25th & 26thSave the date for a fun weekend at Mount Carmel Retreat Center! Registration fee is $90, this includes meals & lodging. Sign up at the Welcome Center beginning February 13th. Contact Betty Bjurlin for details, 320.762.1651

Today, 10:00 am

----------------Sunday-January-23----------------9:00 am Blend of Hymns & Worship Choruses 9:00-10:00 am Christos Adult Bible Study in Room 1149:00-10:00 am First Step Class in the Fireside Room9:00-10:00 am Youth and Children’s Sunday School 9:00-10:00 am Dave Ramsey Money Makeover Class in the Family Life Center10:00 am Children’s Bell Choir Rehearsal in Room 13010:30 am Contemporary Service 7:00 pm Encore Senior High Event at the YFC Teen Center

----------------Monday-January-24---------------6:30-8:30 pm Celebrate Recovery in the Ministry Center6:30-8:30 pm College & Career at Sheila Smesrud’s home6:30-8:00 pm C-Groups at the Winkel’s Home

----------------Tuesday-January-25--------------

-------------Wednesday-January-26------------9:00-10:00 am Koffee & Kare at Traveler’s Inn 6:25-8:00 pm AWANA in Various Rooms6:30-8:00 pm The Journey in Various Rooms6:30-8:00 pm C-Group at the Carlson’s Home6:30-8:30 pm C-Group at the Giroux’s Home

---------------Thursday-January-27-------------

-----------------Friday-January-28-----------------6:00-7:00 am Men’s Bible Study in Fellowship Center4:00-8:30 pm Women’s Day Out in the Fellowship Center

---------------Saturday-January-29--------------8:00-9:00 am Mighty Men of Prayer in Room 116 8:00-5:30 pm Women’s Day Out in the Fellowship Center

This Week’s Events 23SUNDAY

Women’s Day Out

January 28th, 4:00-9:00 pmJanuary 29th, 8:30-4:30 pm

MOPS(Mothers of Preschoolers)

1st & 3rd Tuesday/ month, 9:30 am

Plan to have some fun! There will be space for Quilting and Scrap- booking, bring your supplies and enjoy spending time with others as you enjoy your hobby. There will be special speakers on Saturday. Topics include: Personal protection for Women, Volunteering, What to do with flowers and Jewelry Beading. Bring some money for a box lunch ordered from a local sandwich shop. Snacks will be provided. Meet in the lower level of the church.

Each meeting includes time for fellowship, a practical teaching, group discussion and a creative activity. Enjoy your time with other mothers while your children are cared for in the MOPPETS program. (Age 0-6)

Thinking this might be for you? Stop in and check out a meeting, visit www.lakesareamops.org or call Steph at 763-3170 or Melanie at 612-812-0160.

Notice of RecommendationAccording to procedure outlined in the bylaws of the Alexandria Covenant Church, adopted in January 2006, Article 1, Section 3 states, “Any member objecting to or having concerns over the granting of membership to an applicant shall communicate in writing such objection or concern to the Leadership Team within ten days after notification by the Leadership Team.”The following people have been recommended for membership by the Leadership Team:• StephTvrdik• PaulMartinek

----------------Sunday-January-23----------------9:00 am Blend of Hymns & Worship Choruses 9:00-10:00 am Christos Adult Bible Study in Room 1149:00-10:00 am First Step Class in the Fireside Room9:00-10:00 am Youth and Children’s Sunday School 9:00-10:00 am Dave Ramsey Money Makeover Class in the Family Life Center10:00 am Children’s Bell Choir Rehearsal in Room 13010:30 am Contemporary Service 7:00 pm Encore Senior High Event at the YFC Teen Center

----------------Monday-January-24---------------6:30-8:30 pm Celebrate Recovery in the Ministry Center6:30-8:30 pm College & Career at Sheila Smesrud’s home6:30-8:00 pm C-Groups at the Winkel’s Home

----------------Tuesday-January-25--------------

-------------Wednesday-January-26------------9:00-10:00 am Koffee & Kare at Traveler’s Inn 6:25-8:00 pm AWANA in Various Rooms6:30-8:00 pm The Journey in Various Rooms6:30-8:00 pm C-Group at the Carlson’s Home6:30-8:30 pm C-Group at the Giroux’s Home

---------------Thursday-January-27-------------

-----------------Friday-January-28-----------------6:00-7:00 am Men’s Bible Study in Fellowship Center4:00-8:30 pm Women’s Day Out in the Fellowship Center

---------------Saturday-January-29--------------8:00-9:00 am Mighty Men of Prayer in Room 116 8:00-5:30 pm Women’s Day Out in the Fellowship Center

This Week’s Events 23SUNDAY

Women’s Day Out

January 28th, 4:00-9:00 pmJanuary 29th, 8:30-4:30 pm

MOPS(Mothers of Preschoolers)

1st & 3rd Tuesday/ month, 9:30 am

Plan to have some fun! There will be space for Quilting and Scrap- booking, bring your supplies and enjoy spending time with others as you enjoy your hobby. There will be special speakers on Saturday. Topics include: Personal protection for Women, Volunteering, What to do with flowers and Jewelry Beading. Bring some money for a box lunch ordered from a local sandwich shop. Snacks will be provided. Meet in the lower level of the church.

Each meeting includes time for fellowship, a practical teaching, group discussion and a creative activity. Enjoy your time with other mothers while your children are cared for in the MOPPETS program. (Age 0-6)

Thinking this might be for you? Stop in and check out a meeting, visit www.lakesareamops.org or call Steph at 763-3170 or Melanie at 612-812-0160.

Notice of RecommendationAccording to procedure outlined in the bylaws of the Alexandria Covenant Church, adopted in January 2006, Article 1, Section 3 states, “Any member objecting to or having concerns over the granting of membership to an applicant shall communicate in writing such objection or concern to the Leadership Team within ten days after notification by the Leadership Team.”The following people have been recommended for membership by the Leadership Team:• StephTvrdik• PaulMartinek

True Friends Part 3 - Fortify UnityJohn LeVahn - January 23, 2011

“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds

them all together in perfect unity.

Colossians 3:14

1. Keep our friendships ____________________

IN STEP Starting February 6th

Sign up below for a small group discipleship group of 12-20 people. Enjoy fellowship with other believers and

engage in discussion based on that week’s sermon. The discipleship groups are located in various homes at various times, so sign up below the time and date that works for you. (These forms will be handed down the

aisle during the service this morning.)

Sunday, 6:30 pm at the home ofGerry and Leslie Hoelscher Name.____________________________________________

Sunday, 6:30 pm at the home ofJim & Chanda WinkelsName.____________________________________________

Monday, 10:00 am at the home ofSherri BearName.____________________________________________

Monday, 7:00 pm at the church, led byCraig & Deb Bjerke Name.____________________________________________

Monday, 7:00 pm at the church, led byJohn & Sandy LeVahnName.____________________________________________

Monday, 7:00 pm at the church, led byTom BishopName.____________________________________________

Tuesday, 7:00 pm at the church, (Child Care Provided) led byNoel & Ginger RichName.____________________________________________

Tuesday, 7:00 pm at the church, (Child Care Provided) led byLonnie Apol & Rollin GustName.____________________________________________

Wednesday, 6:30 pm at the church, led byNathan & Amber KnickName.____________________________________________

Thursday, 7:00 pm at the church, (Child Care Provided) led byMary Lu RichName.____________________________________________