320.763.5659 4005 Dakota Street Alexandria, MN 56308

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It's our sincere desire that you find yourself at home and welcome here at Alexandria Covenant Please visit us at the Welcome Center to learn more about how you and your tam ily can get connected to others within the church and our community.

• Nursery is available for infants - 3 years old. • Assisted listening devices at the Welcome Center

HYMNS OF PRAISE 18:25 am) #58 1 S ing tho Mighty Pow.,. of God

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INFANT BAPTISM 11:05 am - Uncoln Kelly Vanlia••· son of Daniel & Natosha Vanliere

COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY OFFERING OUR GIFTS CHILDREN'S CHURCH Children ages 4 yrs- 2nd grade are invited to room 100

during the 11:05 am service.

TODAY'S MESSAGE It's tho Gospai;Stupid: Sat F.-aa, Uva F, .. ,

Galatians 5:1-6 by Pasto• Jobn laVahn

COMMUNION BENEVOLENT OFFERING

volunteers to prepare and deliver one meal to the families of a newborn. Due to the growth of our church family we are in need of more volunteers. The goal is for volunteers to serve no more than two or three meals a year. c~.-et f.-t \.<Molle~. ~2o.1n.6;;~ ••

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The April Bibles by the Bedside calendars are due Today! BBB is a Bible reading incentiYe program for students in grades 1-9. Our goal is to create a habit of being in God's Word daily. Sign-up your

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~;i;i~te; represent Nicole Peterson (5"' Grade) and Keeley Burg (4$ Gradel who recently gave their lives to Christ. As their church family, let's pray for their spiritual development and praise God for the seeds He has planted.

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We aTe excited to inform you that Brian Farka has accepted the position of Pastor of Student Ministries. Pastor Brian's start date is tentatively set for June 1st Let 's praise the Lord for answering our prayers and bringing us a man of God who loves students and is deeply committed to youth ministry. Please be praying for Brian and Joyce as they make their final arrangements to move to Alexandria.

Kate Van Batavia has joined the Nursery Ministry as Nursery Supervisor. You will see her friendly face as she greets the young tam il ies, schedules the nursery names, and shares the love of Jesus with the infants and toddlers. Please welcome Kate and pray

_ _ _ _ for her ministry to the Nursery families.

M ... ~ 2ot~-2H\\. s:;o ...... -<r:;o !'"" Join us for six days as we pray for the institution of tam ily. Cost is $100. L..oc"t iov.: Mou.v.t CctY""tl ~~tvt.•t C.t.Mtf.V

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M ... ~ ; Ycl, 12:00 !'"' Come hungry for Lasagna and hear from speakers Pastor John and Pastor Trinity. Please bring $3.50 to help offset the cost to provide for this fun event. L..oc"tiov.: t\<ie FtUows"'ip C...t~tev

M.,.-, bt\1, .,:4-S '!.< II:OS "'"' Please be wware ltlat we will only have two worship services on Confirmation Sunday at 9:45 & 11:05 am. During Confirmation Sunday, students wi II share their testimonies with us. Please pray for theses students as they prepare for this important moment

M ... -, ~v-d, b:00-~:00 I'"' The National Day of Prayer exists so that every individual realizes the need fur personal repentance and prayer. The Alexandria Area Community is joining together for breakfast beginning at 6:30 am at the Broadway Ballroom (purchase ticket at table in the Commons Area) followed by community prayer at City Hall at 11:45 am. After ltlat point each church will disperse to their individual campuses including Alexandria Covenant from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.

We need a number of volunteers to help with ltlis event including (10) Prayer Leaders, (10) Ushers and (5) Food Servers to meet at ACC at 6:00 pm. C..ot•et w .. c~ .. "us"'"" l'o• d~t•i~. ?.20.166.2+4-6.

M.,.-, bt\t, 1:00 !""' Music wiltl a vision! Join us as we hear from the Kingery Family as lt1ey share their love of God ltlrough bluegrass music. L.oe.-.tioM: t"e WoY~\rtip ce .. h•. tll~"-•"i~'"~'""'a., . eo-. ~w.t.~tlo~? C.O"t-.et N .... e., '\ol•, ?.20.16?..1;6!;,,

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~IJYCDNFIRM~'t\\\\\ ~'~~ Below is a list of names for those who enjoy giving cards to the Journey/Confirmation students. Gift bags will be in the Com mons Area on May 6th. Feel free to place your cards or gifts in the students' bags at that time.

• Abel, Gunnar • Flatau, Josh • Olson, Whitney • Aker, Abby • Griepentrog, • Peterson, Olivia • Bear, Emily Geoffrey • Piere, Tatum • Berger, Joseph • Henrickson, • Schell, Kristen • Bredberg, Kolton • Scott, Jorgen

Elizabeth • Hurlen, Ellie • Silbemick, MQII!!Il • Buse, Sarah • Jeseritz, • Swank, Kaitlynn • Coffman, Ash lynne • Unger, Kaley

Samuel • Johnson, Wensia • Vinje, Matthew • Eidsvold, • Klimek, Madisyn • Wegner, Sara

Jackson • Martin9ln, • Whiting, Tom • Fearing, Jenna Kristian • 'Mttenburg, Wtatt • Fearing, Krista • Morrow, Gideon

1od"~! Today. each ot us In our church family has the opportu"llty to change the WOI1d for one child. After the ser;tce, vlsn the Compassion table In the Commons Area, where you an 'o'lew pad<ets showing boys and girls who need a sponsor right now. This Is your opportu"lltyto release a child from poverty In Jesus' name. You v.ill give them a future and a hope through the loving Intervention of a Christ-Centered progam run by a local church In their neighborhood. For w.oY't. ~or••tio."~ ViSit eo.pllSSi~~.W~c:lct~eo"'

· LAKE BEAUTY BIBLE CAMP_ ~ - --

M"~ St\ot You can help l88C prepare the grounds for eager kids this

summerl Put on your work clothes and gather a gr0<4> of family and friends to assist In various work projects. Check­In Is from 8:()0.9.00 am at the Welcome Center. Homemade cookies, coffee and lunch pro'o'lded. To register call

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It's not too late to register for summer campi Go to www.lbbc. com or pickup a registration form at the Welcome Center. To get a SO% dlsrount use one of the follov.ing codes:

FronUer Kids ($89 OFF): ACC12-FK Trailblazers ($150 OFF): ACC12-T8 Jr. High, SUper High, Sr. High ($155 OFF): ACC12-155 (),~~stlo-s? CoMt'Aet N.u.e., ~ot ... ~1o.1n.H~'·

1o..i'3~t. \"" The Exploring Membership class has been rescheduled to tonight! Join us for a two hour membership event at Pastor John's Home where he will share the Vision, Mission and

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Values of our church. In this relaxed home setting you can find out more about the history of the church and how you can become a member. This is a requirement for membership. Lo< Jlood.107~Gn4~~ ~

Join us as we learn about Christ and review the differences between Religion and Christianity. Topics of conversation include: Knowing Christ and His Purposes, Living Out Spiritual Practices to Help You Grow and Discovering My Life Mission. (This is a requirement for Church Membership.) Please sign-up at the Welcome Center. F .. f~Yt'o~Y det•ils e .. u ,. ... .Se\oofield, ?.10.162.88&;.

lmiJIJI fJ1I f4 ""'31>St 'Jt~-llt~ 7th-9th graders! Join us for the "Most Unbelievable Ultimate Urban Camping

Experience• Mark your calendar for this fun trip to the Twin Cities. More details and registration available this summer. o.~~stio-s? CAll '-•dY~w P~Abod~, ?.10.'t,l.l1't,.

-- SUNDAY APRIL 29TH------- -... COMPASSION SUNDAY•••

8:25 m TRADITIONAL SERVICE 9:45 m CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 9:45-10:45 AM PROMISELAND (GR 1-5)- MINISTRY CENTER 9:45-10:45 AM JUNGLE (AGE 3-10- DOWNSTAIRS 9:45-10:45 AM SR. HIGH CAft - THE BEACON 9:45-10:45 AM JOURNEY- ROOM 130AIM: 9:45-10:45 AM THE SWITCH (6TH GR.)- ROOM 131 11:05 AM CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 6:3lH!:OO PM IMPACT (SR. HIGH)- GYfMLC 6:30 PM SMAll GROUP LED BY THE WINKELS - SIEVERTS HOME

- - MONDAY APRIL 30TH - - - - - - - -6:30 PM CELEBRATE RECOVERY- MINISTRY CENTER 6:30 PM SMAll GROUP LED BY THE BIERKES -ROOM 116 6:30-8:00 PM C-GROUP- WINKEL'S HOME 7:00PM COLLEGE & CAREER- SHEILA SMESRUD'S HOME

- - TUESDAY MAY 1ST --------9:00 m SEW TO SHARE - ROOM 114 9:30 m MOPS GROUP- MINISTRY CENTER 6:30 PM CAN WE TALK? WOMEN'S STUDY- ROOM 130B

- - WEDNESDAY MAY 2ND 9:00AM KOFFEE & KARE • THE TRAVELER'S INN 5:30 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL· WORSHIP CENTER 6:25--8:00 PM AWANA · FELLOWSHIP CENTER 6:30-8:00 PM C-GROUP • LANGNER'S HOME 6:30-8:00 PM C-GROUP • VAAGENES' HOME 6:30-8:00 PM C-GROUP • CARLSON'S HOME .. "NN JR. HIGH YOU1H &IHJ(Jp•u

- - THURSDAY MAY 3RD 12:00 PM YOUNG AT HEART (60+) · FELLOWSHIP CENTER 6:00PM NATIONAL OAY OF PRAYER. WORSHIP CENTER

- - FRIDAY MAY 4TH --------6:00AM MEN'S BIBLE STUDY· FELLOWSHIP CENTER

PRAYER REQUESTS • Joslyn (Joe & Loni

Barnes daughter­in-law)

• Easton (Kayla Scholl's future nephew)

• Lloyd Walberg • Bea Rosengren • Dan (Gloria

Lundblads' brother-in-law)

• Wilber (J'Nell Amundson's father)

• Gary (Angie Yanda's father)

• Chuck Ashenbrener

• Sherri Bear • Kelly Buechler • Brad Burg • Justin Carlstrom • DiAnn (Lori

Hornberger's sister)

• Elroy (Lori Hornberger's father)

• Mark Fearing (Carole Anderson's brother)

• Ann Hjelle • lonnie Hoium

• Desi Hagen (Ed & Sylvia Christopherson's friend)

• Katelyn Langner • Tyson Meissner • Erika Rodriguez

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• Roger-(l ynn Johnson's father)

• Jan Swanson • Travis (Eliza

Anderson 's friend) • Betty Walberg

Marie, Cathy Siira's mother, passed away April 22nd. Please pray for Cathy and the family during this difficult time.

STAFF' · Johl'lleVahn . Senior P.tor TrinityOpp . £loewti...e Pa'lof Andrew Peebo6t • Oi~tor of Sr. H ... Mini5try Julie Bernes . Oi~tor of Chikll'ffl's Mf1i5try Nency Hdm • Oi~tor of Worship Ministries. Helen kn 'Ne!J'Ier . Oif't'dor of Cere Mini.slry Pwl Ku.sm.ak . S:ecility Speci"'i!t libtrJ r .. eime . S:ecility Alll!lisbont [liz• Anderson • T-urer/ Admin. Assin..rt Metthew Sendlhl • Gqphi~ Oestaner Ruth Nelson . ktniniw.tive Msi!t.w'lt Cheri Ti""' • Admini5troltive Secretary Chlnde Wf111els . Assist.tnt Oiteetor of

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