october 24, 2010

Welcome!

Don’t forget to check your mailboxes! Also, please check the community bulletin

board and the Parish Nurse information area located next to the mailboxes.

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

October 24, 2010

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

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm

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 AdministryTim Schmoyer-Pastor of Student MinistriesAndrew 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-ReceptionistJan Dzubay-Receptionist

Welcome and Call to WorshipSongs of PraiseOur Life TogetherOffering Our Gifts• Offertory: “Umbrella” Vocal Trio by

Tim Gess, Becky Walsh, and Jan Harris• Children ages 4 years-3rd grade are dismissed for

Children’s Church downstairs in room 100 (10:30 service only)

MessageStealing the King’s Treasure Part #2 Abijah- Sound the Alarm by Pastor John LeVahn

Closing Song

Prayer RequestsAnn HjelleTiffany, (Patti Eckhoff’s friend Michelle’s daughter)Conor Allen, (Scott & Amy Allen’s son)Jodell Johnson Sandy SullivanDeLois MartinsonMark BlairDon HasemanRita Cicharz, (Patti Eckoff’s mother)Marion Casper, (Linda Filler’s mother) Cole Haabala, (caringbridge.org/visit/colehaabala)

Welcome!

Jim Rook 320-763-8891

October 24, 2010

Closing Song

More Dates forYouth Prayer Team6:45-7:45 am I Nov. 2nd , Nov. 16th, Dec. 7th6:30-8:00 pm I Oct. 27th, Nov. 10th, Dec. 15thPlease mark the dates listed above on your calendar!

This is for adults and Senior High students who want to join together to lift up the youth in prayer. For a current list of meeting dates please refer to This Week’s Events in this bulletin or visit the church website at www.alexandriacovenant.orgFor more information call Chanda Winkels 320-766-8010.

Friendly Costume PartyOctober 31st, 5:30-7:00 pmKids! You and your parents are invited! Invite a friend! Candy and prize (donations) are needed. Items may be placed in the box located in the Commons area. (6th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult) Located in the Family Life Center and Fellowship Center. For more information call Patti Eckhoff 320-808-0614 or Julie Barnes 320-763-5659

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

Coat Drive for theHmong CommunityPlease help elementary students in need within the Hmong Community of Minneapolis. A lot of them haven’t enough winter clothes to even stay warm, but you can help show Jesus’ love by giving them your gently used coats, boots, sweatshirts, or anything warm. You can put your gifts in the box located at

the youth kiosk. The junior high students will be presenting the gifts for the children and helping

with their after school program on November 12th after school lets out. Afterwards the

youth will get some food at the mall and maybe play some mall games.

Diaper DriveOctober 24th, 11:00 amYes, you’ve read correctly! A diaper drive. Have you ever wondered how much it costs a family to purchase diapers for one child for one year? $1000! Alexandria native, Kristen Wiener Grode is heading up a diaper drive and will be hosting a Rock-a-thon for babies at the Viking Plaza Mall to create awareness and collect diapers for the Alexandria Area. You can help by donating diapers that day or making a monetary donation. Bring your kids and grandkids and enjoy the many fun children’s events going on.

Write Your Life Story EventNovember 9th, 9:00 amPlease join us for coffee and cookies as we hear from author Joanne Williams-Kotte, who will be talking about life stories and how you can effectively write about your own. Please bring a pen and pad to take notes. Both men and women are welcome! Sign up at the Welcome Center by Nov. 7th. Located at the Ministry Center.

Koffee & Kare EventWrite Your Life Story

Operation Christmas ChildIt’s that time of year when you can bless a child in need by packing an empty shoe box with toys and gifts. The labels that you will need for the box can be picked up at the display table or the Welcome Center located near the entry doors on the south side of the church. Once your shoebox is filled and ready to ship, you can leave it at the display table. The deadline for dropping off boxes at the church is November 16th at 4:00 pm. For more information about the program or for help on what to pack, visit the website at www.samaritanspurse.org.

Young at Heart BreakfastNovember 4th, 8:30 amThe 60+ age group Young at Heart will be meeting at Rudy’s Redeye Grill for breakfast. This is a time for having fun and fellowship with friends, sharing faith and eating food!Located at: 5637 State Highway 29, Alexandria, MN. For more details contact Sherri Bear at 320-219-7164.

Pray for the Elections!November 1st, 7:30 pmThe prayer team is inviting everyone who is interested in praying for the elections to join them in the Fellowship Center.For more information contact Ed & Sylvia Christopherson 320-763-4425.

Co-Ed Adult Bible StudySaturdays, 8:00 am, Starting Oct. 30th - Dec. 18thJoin us at the YMCA Social Lounge for an hour, eight week Co-Ed Bible Study on the book of Romans. This group is led by John Beem and childcare will be available. For more information contact Tim Urness at 320-846-5303

---------------Sunday-October-24---------------9:00 am Blend of Hymns & Worship Choruses9:00-10:00 am First Step in room 1169:00-10:00 am Christos in Room 1149:00-10:00 am Youth and Children’s Sunday School10:30 am Contemporary Service 4:00-8:00 pm Hymn Sing in the Worship Center6:30-8:30 pm Impact in the Family Life Center6:30-8:00 pm In Step Group at Jim & Chanda Winkel’s Home

----------------Monday-October-25--------------10:00-11:30 am In Step Group at Sheri Bear’s Home6:30-8:30 pm Celebrate Recovery meeting in Ministry Center6:30-7:30 pm College & Career at Sheila Smesrud’s Home7:00-8:30 pm In Step Group at John & Sandy LeVahn’s Home 7:00-8:30 pm In Step Group at Craig & Deb Bjerke’s Home

---------------Tuesday-October-26--------------7:00-8:30 pm In Step Group at Noel & Ginger Rich’s Home

7:00-8:30 pm In Step Group at Lonnie & Robin Apol’s Home

------------Wednesday-October-27------------9:00-10:00 am Koffee & Kare at Traveler’s Inn 6:25-8:00 pm AWANA in Various Rooms6:30-8:00 pm Journey in Various Rooms6:30-8:00 pm C-Group at the Carlson’s Home6:30-8:00 pm Youth Prayer Team in the Prayer Room 6:30-8:30 pm C-Group at the Giroux’s Home6:30-8:00 pm In Step Group at Tom Bishop’s Home

--------------Thursday-October-28-------------9:00-10:30 am Women’s Bible Study in Ministry Center6:30-9:00 pm Love & Respect Marriage Course in the Ministry Center 7:00-9:00 pm Prayer Watch International in the Family Life Center 7:00-8:30 pm In Step Group at John & Marie Coffman’s Home

-----------------Friday-October-29---------------6:00-7:00 am Men’s Bible Study in Fellowship Center

---------------Saturday-October-30-------------8:00-9:00 am Mighty Men of Prayer in room 116

Volunteers NeededNovember 4th & 5thPraise FM is hosting their 2010 Fall Sharathon Fund-raiser and they need your help! Volunteers are needed to answer phones, type information (very user friendly), take a moment to pray with, encourage, or bless the person calling. 2 hour shifts are available (flexible).To volunteer please call Praise FM 1-800-658-2229 or email [email protected]

A Special ThanksThank you to the Library Team, the Interior Design Team and everyone who helped with the painting in the Library and the Beacon. Your time spent volunteering means a lot and says so much about those who attend our Church.

Adoption Support NetworkCome join the Douglas and Pope County adoptive parents support group. Support groups provide parents with a confidential, non-judgemental environment where they can:

• Learn from each other• Celebrate their successes• Brainstorm solutions to

problems and concerns• Receive information on

resources & training opportunities

For more information contact Dawn Johnson 320-760-0980

Heritage Hymn SingOctober 24th, 4:00 pmCome and enjoy singing your favorite hymns in the Worship Center. Musicians include Pianist Richard Erickson, violinist Dean Dainsberg, and Bert Englund on the Saw. Everyone is invited!

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