GREETERS: (8:15) Jason & Tina Hull (10:45) Adam & Sarah Johnson WORSHIP TEAM: Brian Smith, Wendy Larson, Paul Reberg, Keith Richardson, Jessica Mueller, Dakota Walters SOUND | LIGHTS: Mark Gillis VIDEO: Danielle Ertsgaard THE HUB: (8:15) Jackie Wallace (10:45) Dave Schatz NURSERY: (8:15) 0-4: Wade & Julie Dicus (10:45) 0-1: Angie Branum, Sammi McCaffery (10:45 ) 2-4: John & Jason Aune, Nic Pedersen JR. CHURCH: ( 8:15) Kevin & Liz Black (10:45) Melissa Ertsgaard USHERS: (8:15) Dan Wallace, Joann Gillis (10:45) Johnny Manche, Chris Mueller PRAYER PARTNERS: (8:15) Mark Wespetal (10:45) Lanette Harsdorf, Dan Pearson COFFEE FELLOWSHIP Don & Linda Lundstrom, Matt & Jenny Fitzgerald PRODUCE PICK UP: Dan Larson

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 4.24: $9,698.80 YTD Regular Giving: $210,976.53 YTD Regular Giving Budget: $202,174.00 Attendance 4.24.16: 93 & 193=286

TODAY 5/1 8:15 & 10:45a Worship Services w/Communion 9:30a Sunday School for all ages MONDAY 5/2 6:30p Mann Valley 4H Meeting TUESDAY 5/3 9:15a MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) Mtg. 12:00 & 5:30p Classroom Use: Weight Watchers WEDNESDAY 5/4 9:30 a Women’s (last) Precepts Bible Study 6:30 -7:30p Prayer Group (All welcome) 6:00-8:15 Confirmation 2nd Year Interviews (No class) 6:30p Awana Staff Meeting 6:30-8:00p Sr. High Youth THURSDAY 5/5 8:00p Worship Team Practice 8:15p Iron: Men’s Group FRIDAY 5/6 9:00 a Women’s War Room study

9:30 a Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (last) 12:00p Prayer Vigil begins SATURDAY 5/7 10:00a Bridal Shower for Katie Yelken 12:00p Prayer Vigil ends SUNDAY 5/8 Mother’s Day 8:15 & 10:45a Worship Services 9:30a Sunday School Classes for all ages

“On the Journey: Sharing Christ, Growing Together”

Sunday, May 1, 2016 | 8:15 & 10:45a

Saviour of the World

Jeff & Rita Pierre

Brent & Sonja Wiersma

Only King Forever

How He Loves

Have It All

Both services: Children ages 5-7 can go to Rm 303 for Junior Church. Please pick up your child there after the service.

Worship Defined Pastor Todd

Moment of Silent Reflection

(Please come to the front to receive the bread and the cup.)

The Stand

(Prayer Partners for your prayer needs are up front after the services.)

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Todd Ertsgaard | Lead Pastor: 715.425.6991 or todd@rfcov.org Brian Majerus | Pastor of Christian Formation & Family Ministries: 715.426.3097 or brian@rfcov.org Neil Vance | Youth Director: 715.307.2645 or neil@rfcov.org Brian Smith | Director of Worship & Creative Arts: 651.399.1751 or brian.smith@rfcov.org

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.

Week of Prayer Starts today! | Sunday, May 1 through Saturday, May 7

Prayer Devotional Resource in your bulletin.

…culminates in the…

24 Hour Prayer Vigil THIS Friday, May 6 Noon to Saturday, May 7 Noon

Be a Prayer Host for an hour. Sign up at theHub or online at http:/ tinyurl.com/d6wg68m

Come pray for an hour (Sign up online or at theHub but not required.)

Leave prayer requests/praises/thanks in the box at theHub or

online at http:/tinyurl.com/d34xtn7

NEXT WEEK: (May 8) Pastor Todd continues the series, “The Heart of Worship,” with John 4:7-30, 42 and helping us understand things that can hinder worship in our lives.

BENEVOLENCE OFFERING: The blue envelope in your bulletin is used to help those in need in our church and to help support ARC (Assistance & Resource Center) in our community.

HOPE TO CONGO We kicked off our partnership with the Covenant and World Vision last Sunday. Check out the table and mission’s bulletin board in the Multi-Purpose room to find out how you can sponsor one of the children in the Congo (ends May 8).

MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE: Place an order at theHub. Long stem rose with greenery for $5.00. Supports: Pierce County Right to Life.

WAYWORD COMPANY PLAYERS present their final performance of “The Parrot and the Prince” today, May 1, 6p at Meyer Middle School, $5.00 (with children under 6 free).

DEACONS: ANNUAL REPORTS due May 8. CHURCH SOFTBALL Sign up at theHub for

Family Fun League or Upper Division. Games begin after Memorial Weekend.

OPTIONS FOR WOMEN (formerly Pregnancy Helpline) Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting with special invited guest Gov. Scot Walker on Fri., May 6 at 9a, 214 North Main Street, RF.

BRIDAL SHOWERS For Katherine (Katie ) Yelken (daughter of Curt

& Pam), this Sat., May 7 at 10a, here. Group gift collections to Laurie Kubera by May 4. Katie is registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond.

For Tanya Meyer, Mon., May 9 at 6:45p, here. Group gift collections to Sarah Johnson. Tanya is registered at Target, JC Penney & Menards.

VBS DATES SET Cave Quest! Sun.-Thurs., July 24-28. We look forward to another great time bringing kids before Christ in teaching and in fun!

9:30a Creation Care: Are We Called to Be Green? Whether you are a gardener, farmer, home-maker, or concerned citizen, we seek to pass on a healthy planet 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 concerning issues now? Weekly sessions include: short video, discussion of a timely and engaging topic, and actions we can take. Topics remaining: 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, explore God’s vision for marriage, capture God’s vison for marriage for your own benefit…or to teach children or young people. Whether single, considering marriage, newly married or have many married years, everyone is welcome to participate in this hopeful, beautiful, and relevant discussion. Topics remaining: Singleness, Sex, and Hope. Teachers: Mark & Krista Majerus. (Rm. 304).

MEN’S IRON GROUP: Thursdays at 8:15p in the Youth Room.

WOMEN’S STUDY WAR ROOM; Fridays at 9:00a in the church conference room.

MOPS STUDY: MADE TO CRAVE. This Mothers of Pre-Schoolers group started last week but come join. Here | 2nd/4th Tuesdays (final on 5.29) | 9:15a-11:15a. Find the "want to" in making healthy lifestyle choices. Childcare (newborn to preschool age) available for $2. Contact Sarah Johnson (612.735.2023).

May 1, 2016 For our Week of Prayer and 24-Hour Prayer Vigil to be times of drawing near to the

Lord and seeking His kingdom in praise, thanks and requests 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, Ernie Huland, Marg Downing, Don Overbye

For Jerry Nelson and family on the passing of Jerry’s father, Bud Nelson, on April 22 For our Missionary of the week: Randy Bevis For our College Students of the Week: Josh, Jake & Joe Halling 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 Randy.Bevis@covchurch.org

Josh, Jake & Joe Halling, sons of Brian & Sue Halling. All attend UW-Stout in

Menomonie. Josh is a Senior, Packaging Engineering major; Jake is a Sophomore, Plastics

Engineering; and Joe is a Freshman, Packaging Engineering. Remember them in prayer.

Worship Defined Isaiah 6:1-9 | Pastor Todd

Today, we begin a new series entitled, “The Heart of Worship.” In this series, we will look at what worship is, why it is important and what it means for our lives. We begin, by looking at some defining characteristics of true worship. In this passage, we discover:

1. It is . 2. It is . 3. It is . “Love the Lord your God with all you heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” - Mark 12:30 (NIV)

May 1, 2016 For our Week of Prayer and 24-Hour Prayer Vigil to be times of drawing near to the

Lord and seeking His kingdom in praise, thanks and requests 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, Ernie Huland, Marg Downing, Don Overbye

For Jerry Nelson and family on the passing of Jerry’s father, Bud Nelson, on April 22 For our Missionary of the week: Randy Bevis For our College Students of the Week: Josh, Jake & Joe Halling 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 Randy.Bevis@covchurch.org

Josh, Jake & Joe Halling, sons of Brian & Sue Halling. All attend UW-Stout in

Menomonie. Josh is a Senior, Packaging Engineering major; Jake is a Sophomore, Plastics

Engineering; and Joe is a Freshman, Packaging Engineering. Remember them in prayer.

Worship Defined Isaiah 6:1-9 | Pastor Todd

Today, we begin a new series entitled, “The Heart of Worship.” In this series, we will look at what worship is, why it is important and what it means for our lives. We begin, by looking at some defining characteristics of true worship. In this passage, we discover:

1. It is . 2. It is . 3. It is . “Love the Lord your God with all you heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” - Mark 12:30 (NIV)