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 vis~ us at the Welcome Center to learn more about how you and your family can get connected to others within the church and our commun~y.

·Nursery Is available for Infants · 3 years old. ·Assisted listening devices at the Welcome Center

HYMNS OF PRAISE <a25AMl #55 All Crsatures of Our God and IGng #441 A Wondsrful Sav;Of' ;. Jesus My lord #433 My Hops ;. Bu;lt on Noth;ng l.sss

CHORAL ANTHEM <8:25am)

Open tho Eyes of My Heart

INFANT BAPTISM • 9:45 em - Harper Grace Wrrter.

daughter of Pony & Kelly W.ntsr • 11:05 am • Soph;s B~ R;stvsdt,

daughter of Enc & 0.1>1.; Ristvsdt

CHILDREN'S CHURCH Children ages 3 )'TS-4tl1 grade:

• 8:25am - the Nursery

TODAY'S MESSAGE • 11:05 am • Room 100

It's tho Gospel; Stupid: Gospsl Powsr Galat;ans 3 :1· 9 by Pastor John LsVahn

'"+~~roof"' Do you ha~~e a prayer request you would like to bring before the lord? Come meet us In the prayer room to have someone come alongside you and pray wlttl you. l" olW. -H.o. P,.~ ~ &.ooiWio!' ~s;....CA.rio4.rk...-. .120.163.~

•WHERE TWO OR THREE PEOPLE MEET TOGETHER IN MY NAME, l AM THERE WITH THEM." MATTHEW 18:20

~,6:30f"' Welcome to an amazing spiritual adventure! The pu'pose ot this group Is to felloWship and to celebrate God's healing power In our lives through the 12 Steps and 8 Recowry Principles. This experience alloWs us to 'be changed~ We open the door by sharing ou- expenences, strengths and hopes wlttl one another. In

addnlon, we become willing to L~:=:::::::~~=.J accept God's grace In solving our lives' problems. Byworldng and applying these Biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We become free from ou- acldlctlve, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenny, joy and most Importantly: a stronger personal relationship with God and others. ~1\t-~c:......h..-'-'-1-"""'~ ~<Awc.ll. .320.T"'no<l.

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-HIC STUDENT/PARENT INFO MEETING - -. ., .. .

CHIC students, parents, and leaders. Plan to attend this very Important informational meeting. Tonight at 6:00pm In the Ministry Center. We will discuss Important details rei a ted to CHIC. 1-.uJl.., lllt. """I•~ ~­Q..,.~?IAIIP-..~Tt>l~<lrf-

Get away to Red Wing, MN and meet sisters In Christ during this weekend of encouragement and rejuvlnatlon. This women's ministry Is lead by a team of women who are passionate about helping you to answer God's unique call on your life. Team members are available to serve you through the breakout sessions, leadership training, resources, and encouragement. Pick-up your registration form at the Welcome Center and mall to the Northwest Conference by the March 19th deadline. More details available at wmnwc.org . 1.-oudl.•: fw-.+ ~ c-t. • .-u. of~ \'JI.I5-

fU,ooN~ 261-k, 'i:45 -No Children's or Youth Sunday School. Wewlil have a staffed Nursery and offer Children's Church during the sermon. What a great blessing to share this worship experience together and model your family values.

l""""fll( l.<t.f' ~ I~ By contrtbuUng to the Cinnamon Rolls Fundralser, you are supporting the Sr. High School students who are planning to attend the CHIC Conference this July In Knoxville, TN. CHIC focuses on encouraging youth to value and aeate Christ centered communities, as well as building them up to be conftdent In their relationship with Chrtst, committed to doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. Pick-up your rolls February 26th In the Commons Area. Q.....u-r ~........._ ~ .uo.+1f.tz..H

f</wc.la. Is.+, 12:00 f"' Come join us Thursday March 1st at 12il0 pm In the Fel owshlp Center for lunch. We will have assorted hot dishes, salad, cake and coffee. The cost Is $3..50 per person. ffrt Bisel v.111 be giving tips and pointers for Income tax preparation. Register for a door pr12e.

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The Ubrarytearn Is looking for volunteers to help on Sunday momlngs.lfyou enjoy helping oUlers this Is a great opportunity for you As a volunteer you will help others ftnd the matertals or books they are looldng for. Ptt.--~Mioo.l'..-~ .U0.808b2bt

/iwc.Jt.. ""'""200-+..30 I"" You're Invited to a sledding party for 3 year olds- Sth grade (and their families) Jon us at Runestone Park and meet other Covenant

parents and kids. Worried aboutthecold?warm up In the chalet v.1th some hot chocolate (pr<Wided). Please bring lleds and a snack to share.

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'-""!! ""'~ 2012 If you have a heart for chi d-en's ministry and would low to connect v.1th Cownant brothers and sisters In central Medro, please consider joining the catalyst Cownant Church for a trip to Oaxtepec, Morelos. oaxtepec Is about 2 h<Us southeast of Meldco aty. Theywl l fly Into Meldco Oty and be escorted by a "Merge" associate to the bus and transported to the Iglesia Del Pacto Oaxtepecchurch at oaxtepec, While there they will participate In VBS, a SUnday School teachers' workshop, decorating SUnday school rooms and participating In church activities such a Bible studle5,

prayer meetings and worship services. Please consider v.ilether God might be callng you to join them! Cost Is approldmately$1100. 1\,< .t..W. ~~ .... ~GI...-c.k, .120:1'"'.1$00

YOU FOOLISH GALATIANS! WHO HAS BEWITCHED YOU? BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES jESUS CHRIST WAS CLEARLY POIITRAYED AS CRUCIFIED. I WOULD LIKE TO LEARN JUST ONE THING FROM YOU: DID YOU RECEIVE THE SPIRIT BY OBSERVING THE LAW. OR BY BELIEVING WHAT YOU HEARD? AFTER BEGINNING WITH THE SPIRIT, ARE YOU NOW TRYING TO BE PERFECTED BY HUMAN EFFORT? HAVE YOU SUFFERED SO MUCH FOR NOTHING-IF IT REALLY WAS FOR NOTHING? DOES GOD GIVE YOU HIS SPIRIT AND WORIC MIRACLES AMONG YOU BECAUSE YOU OBSERVE THE LAW, OR BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE WHAT YOU HEARD?"

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What do we get when we believe the gospel?

1. When we believe the gospel ______ _

2. When we believe the gospel ______ _

MEXT WEEX'S SERMON Gospel; Stupid: Gospel by Pastor John

- - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19TH - - - - -8:25AM TRADITIONAL SERVICE 9:15-12:30 PM CINNAMON ROll FUNDRAISER PRE-ORDER-

THE COMMONS AREA 9:45AM CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 9:45-10:45 AM PROMISELAND (GR 1-S)- THE MINISTRY CENTER 9:45-10:45 AM JUNGLE (AGE 3-10- DOWNSTAIRS 9:45-10:45AM SR. HIGH CAft- THE BEACON 9:45-10:45 AM JOURNEY - ROOM 130AIB/C 9:45-10:45 AM THE SWITCH (6TH GR.)- ROOM 131 11:05 AM CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 6:00PM CHI: PARENT/STUDENT INFO MEEllNG-M~ISTRYCEHTER 6:30 PM SMAll GROUP LED BY THE WINKELS - SIEVERTS HOME 6:30PM SMAll GROUP -WITTROCK'S HOME 6:30PM SMAll GROUP- HOELSCHER'S HOME 6:3().8:00 PM IMPACT (SR. HIGH) - GYM/flC

- - MONDAY FEBRUARY 20TH - - - - - -6:30 PM CELEBRATE RECOVERY - MINISTRY CENTER •••NO WINKEL'S C-GROUP• .. 6:30 PM SMAll GROUP - KNICK'S HOME 6:30 PM SMAll GROUP LEO BY THE BJERKE$ - ROOM 116 6:30 PM SMAll GROUP - LEVAHN'S HOME 7:00PM COLLEGE & CAREER- SHEILA SMESRUD'S HOME

- - TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21ST- - ----... NO SEW TO SHARE• .. 9:30 AM MOPS GROUP- MINISTRY CENTER

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Arexandna o www. - - WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22ND - - - - -9:00AM KOFFEE & KARE · THE TRAVELER'S INN 5:30 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL· WORSHIP CENTER

- - THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23RD - - - - -7:00PM SMALL GROUP· THE EDWARD'S HOME 5:30 PM LOVE INC. VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION

• FELLOWSHIP CENTER

- - FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24TH - - - - - -6:00AM MEN'S BIBLE STUDY • FELLOWSHIP CENTER

- - SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25TH - - - - - -8:00AM MIGHTY MEN OF PRAYER· ROOM 116

PRAYER REQUESTS • Zach (Friend of Randy & Julie Barnes)

• Bill (Kathy Randall's brother)

·Jan Swanson ·Ken Steiger • Mike (Dan Davids friend) ·Don Besek • Vicky lynn Olsen ·Bob (Diane Jamison's brother)

• Elroy (Lori Hornberger's father)

·Betty Walberg ·Kelly Bue<hler • Chuck Ashenbrener ·DiAnn (Lori

Hornberger's sister) • Carol Cassell

STAFF• . Trinity Opp • Uewtive PMtor AndteW Pe.1bo6J . Director el St. l-lisfl Minis!Jy Julie 9emes. • OOoe:ctor of Child~n's. Minisby N.n:.y 1-k!lm • Otu'lor ofWoiShip Minisb'y Hd('f'l kin W~ • QifeC,tor of Cere Ministry P-..1 Kusm•. s:'.-cility Spod•list Libby T•veirne . s:'«ility Assist.wrt E:li• Arw:lm«< . TtMSurerl Admin. Msistwrt M~ s.v:lehl . Graphic. Desisner Ruth Nels.on • Aclminisnt~e Assist.nt Cheri Tomm • khiniser.tive S«retaay Chand• Winkels. • Assimont Oirec.tor of

Chilchn's Minislry

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·Mary Ellen (Tom Hayes' friend)

• Jean Ploeger • Dolly Jibben • Katelyn Langner • Travis (Eliza Anderson's friend)

• Roger-(lynn Johnson's father)

• Pauline Segaar ·Roger (Josh Bahl's father) ·Mark Fearing (Carole Anderson's brother)

·Ann Hjelle ·lonnie Hoium • Sharon Aschenbrenner • Justin Carlstrom • Tyson Meissner

LEADERSHIP TEAM Ri:k S..lle (Cheit) 120.763.2992 Les Anderson a.20.8'M.2362 CreW Bjerlte 320.846.1525 Tim &id:son 120.762.5352 Lyne'!t» Klwer 120.763.7224 John LeY..,n 320.763.5659 M.vin Mwtins.on 120.763. 7321 Trinity Opp 320.763.56159 Tell')t Pe.rson 320.352.2486 Jim Y.-et 320.22a.2045