May 1, 2011

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Aaron Gregory passed away.Please pray for his aunt, Lori Hornberger, and their family

during this difficult time.

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

Please note that 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.

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.

This Morning’s OutlinePrelude Jenna Blair on saxophone, Paige Gabrielson and Emily Martinson on viola

Welcome

Opening Songs •“Love the Lord Your God“ (Congregation & Journey Worship Team) •“Holy is the Lord” •“He Knows My Name”

PrayerGreetingsOur Life Together Prayer for OfferingOffering Our GiftsSolo Song (10:30) “Heirlooms” by Paige Gabrielson

Testimonies by ConfirmandsJourney Message”Where are you going?” by Bobbie Batesole

Rite of Confirmation Gifts to the ConfirmandsBlessing of ConfirmandsClosing Prayer

• Sue (David Lundblad’s sister)• Harold (Butch) DeVries• Merritt Ploeger• Alan (Ken Olsen’s father)• Janie Anderson• Richard Bast (Nancy Scholl’s brother-in-law)

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Please be aware that Benevolence and Communion Sunday will be observed Sunday, May 15th. However, gifts are always welcome at any time of the month. If you would like to give toward those in financial need within our church and our community please write Benevolence in the memo line of your check and place it in the offering plate.

• Vi Snyder• Mary (Sandy Schoenack’s aunt)• Janet Swanson• Patti Knutson (friend of Kathy Koester)• Keith (Sue Winges’ brother-in-law)• Mark Fearing (Carole Anderson’s brother)

• Tyson Meissner• Joe Bergstrom• Cindy Sieve (Renee Leighton’s friend)• Don Haseman• Tamara (Donn & Ann Hjelle’s Daughter)

May 1, 2011 4005 Dakota Street Alexandria, MN 56308320.763.5659 www.AlexandriaCovenant.org

StaffJohn LeVahn-Senior PastorDawn Johnson-Director of AdministryAndrew Peabody-Senior High CoordinatorJulie Barnes-Director of Children’s MinistryNancy Holm-Director 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 AssistantKristy Schmidt-Receptionist

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30 Hour famine isn’t just feeding kids for a day, its helping them overcome poverty for a lifetime. The 30 Hour Famine not only provides a way for the Alexandria youth to send fundraised money towards starving children, but it helps them empathize with the suffering, and grow their hearts closer to God’s Heart. For details contact Mack Wadi at 612.644.7173.

Confirmation Sunday

30 Hour Famine May 13th, 12:00 pm - May 14th, 6:00 pm (youth lock-in)

The mission of the National Day of Prayer Task Force is to mobilize prayer in America and to encourage personal repentance and righteousness in the culture. It is our goal that you, your family and friends would participate, and that it impact your life, and that praying for our nation moves from a one-day event to a lifetime endeavor. Location: The Worship Center. For More information contact Reta Bentz at 320.763.5742.

National Day of Prayer May 5th, 7:00 pmNext Step Membership May 15th, 6:30 pm

Surrendered to Christ

If you are you interested in becoming a member of this church, or want to know the basic foundational truths of the Bible, please sign-up for First Step. Content also includes the vision and mission of our church. (This class is a requirement for membership) You can sign-up at the Welcome Center. Location: The Fireside Room. For more information contact Tom Schofield, 320.762.8883

Join us for a two hour membership event where Pastor John LeVahn will share the history, vision and mission of our church. Find out more about our Church and how you can become a member of our church family. Sign up at the Welcome Center. Location: Room 114

The white rose in the front of the church represents the new life which Marissa Henrikson has found in Christ. Her parents Kevin and Janel had the joy of leading their daugther into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As their church family, let’s pray for her spiritual walk and Praise God for the seed He has planted and will continue to grow.

Young at Heart (60+)

MOPS Fundraiser

Join us for a homemade lunch at the church. Musical entertainment is provided by the Rainbow Strings. Other activities include a sing along worship time and door prizes! Please bring

$3.50 to help with the costs incurred for this event. (Mark your calendar for the next event scheduled for June 2nd.)Location: The Fellowship Center. For more information call Sherri Bear, 320.219.7164.

Join us for a MOPS garage sale and baked goods fundraiser. Articles for sale include; adult clothing, children’s clothing, household items, games, books, toys, decorations, and much more!Location: The Barn (next to Holiday Inn, Alexandria). For more information call Steph Tvrdik, 320.763.3170

May 5th, 12:00-2:00 pm

May 7th, 7:30 am-Noon

First Step (3 week class) May 8th, 15th, 22nd, 9:00 am

The purpose of Confirmation is to provide an opportunity for our 7th and 8th grade students to explore the meaning of the Christian faith. Central to this experience is the mentoring relationship, as well as study of the Bible, the basic tenets of the Christian faith, and worship at Alexandria Covenant. Additionally, students are guided in answering the question, “If I profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, what difference will it make

in my life?”

Through thoughtful and caring leadership, we have created a safe place where students feel free to ask genuine questions in regards to what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ. It is our desire that through this Biblical foundation of learning, students are led to make a committed decision to accept God’s ultimate authority, and follow Christ

for a lifetime.

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Confirmation Sunday

MOPS Fundraiser

May 5th, 12:00-2:00 pm

in my life?”

for a lifetime.

~Leaders (10:30)~

Confirmation Sunday

MOPS Fundraiser

May 5th, 12:00-2:00 pm

in my life?”

for a lifetime.

~Leaders (10:30)~

The June Haiti Team would like to do Acts of Service as a fundraiser on Saturday, June 7th. Ideas include yard work, house cleaning, boat cleaning, or spring cleaning. If you need help with these tasks or others like them, stop by the Welcome Center today and set-up a time. Three or four members of the team will be available for 1-2 hours depending on the project. The team is excited

about the opportunity to help where needed in the community while at the same time raising support for the missions trip June where the team will be serving the Haitian people. For more information contact Jim Winkels at 320.219.8930 or by email at [email protected] no later than Wednesday, June 4.

Please welcome Debra Weaver as she speaks to us on Mother's Day. Debra received her bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a minor in Bible from Biola University in 1979. Debra loves to teach God’s Word and encourage the spiritual life of women of all ages. For the past nine years Debra has served as a Corporate Chaplain, providing spiritual care for the employees of three strategic companies in Alexandria, MN.

Are you good with construction work? Do you want to help others in need? We are looking for volunteers to help on a mission trip to Bush, Alaska. If you are interested, contact Roger Rosengren, 763.834.2672

Come help get Lake Beauty Bible Camp ready for the busy summer season. They need help as they open and clean up their cabins, rake leaves, cut/move firewood, and more! Something for the whole family! A complimentary lunch will be served at 12:30 pm in Lakeview Dining Hall. Great door prizes will be given away at lunch, as well as announcement of the Gold, Silver and Bronze Hammer awards for those coming with their church families.

• Gold Hammer award: CHurCH witH tHe Best workday turnout• silver Hammer award: CHurCH travelinG tHe FartHest distanCe• Bronze Hammer award: CHurCH witH Greatest % PresentPlease register by phone 320.732.3218, email [email protected] or online at www.lbbc.com.

The April Bibles by the Bedside calendars are due today. This is the last BBB scheduled until next fall.

Acts of Service Fundraiser June 7th

Alaska Mission Trip August 2nd-13th

LBBC Spring Clean May 7th, 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Guest Preacher May 8th, 9:00 am & 10:30 pm

AWANA Award Night May 4th, 6:00 pm

Parents, Clubbers, and AWANA team; it's time to celebrate our AWANA year at our Annual Award Night and Potluck Dinner.

Parents, if you have a child in:• Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade bring a hotdish/entree• 5th & 6th grade bring salads/fruit or veggie trays• AWANA team is serving sweets and beverages, all utensils provided.

The June Haiti Team would like to do Acts of Service as a fundraiser on Saturday, June 7th. Ideas include yard work, house cleaning, boat cleaning, or spring cleaning. If you need help with these tasks or others like them, stop by the Welcome Center today and set-up a time. Three or four members of the team will be available for 1-2 hours depending on the project. The team is excited

about the opportunity to help where needed in the community while at the same time raising support for the missions trip June where the team will be serving the Haitian people. For more information contact Jim Winkels at 320.219.8930 or by email at [email protected] no later than Wednesday, June 4.

Please welcome Debra Weaver as she speaks to us on Mother's Day. Debra received her bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a minor in Bible from Biola University in 1979. Debra loves to teach God’s Word and encourage the spiritual life of women of all ages. For the past nine years Debra has served as a Corporate Chaplain, providing spiritual care for the employees of three strategic companies in Alexandria, MN.

Are you good with construction work? Do you want to help others in need? We are looking for volunteers to help on a mission trip to Bush, Alaska. If you are interested, contact Roger Rosengren, 763.834.2672

Come help get Lake Beauty Bible Camp ready for the busy summer season. They need help as they open and clean up their cabins, rake leaves, cut/move firewood, and more! Something for the whole family! A complimentary lunch will be served at 12:30 pm in Lakeview Dining Hall. Great door prizes will be given away at lunch, as well as announcement of the Gold, Silver and Bronze Hammer awards for those coming with their church families.

• Gold Hammer award: CHurCH witH tHe Best workday turnout• silver Hammer award: CHurCH travelinG tHe FartHest distanCe• Bronze Hammer award: CHurCH witH Greatest % PresentPlease register by phone 320.732.3218, email [email protected] or online at www.lbbc.com.

The April Bibles by the Bedside calendars are due today. This is the last BBB scheduled until next fall.

Acts of Service Fundraiser June 7th

Alaska Mission Trip August 2nd-13th

LBBC Spring Clean May 7th, 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Guest Preacher May 8th, 9:00 am & 10:30 pm

AWANA Award Night May 4th, 6:00 pm

Parents, Clubbers, and AWANA team; it's time to celebrate our AWANA year at our Annual Award Night and Potluck Dinner.

Parents, if you have a child in:• Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade bring a hotdish/entree• 5th & 6th grade bring salads/fruit or veggie trays• AWANA team is serving sweets and beverages, all utensils provided.

This Week’s EventsTHRmay

9:00-11:00 am Life Ready Women’s Bible Study in room 110

12:00-2:00 pm Young at Heart in the Fellowship Center

7:00-8:30 pm National Day of Prayer in the Worship Center

FRImay

6:00-7:00 am Men’s Bible Study in the Fellowship Center

SUNmay

***CONFIRMATION SUNDAY***

9:00-10:00 am Blend of Hymns & Worship Choruses

10:30-11:30 am Contemporary Service

6:30-8:30 pm Impact in the Ministry Center (Sr. High)

moNmay

6:00-8:30 pm Celebrate Recovery meal in the Family Life Center6:30-8:30 pm Celebrate Recovery meeting in the Ministry Center6:30-8:30 pm College & Career at Sheila Smesrud's home6:30-8:00 pm Winkel's C-Group at Roger Rosengren's (Sr. High)

TUEmay

9:00-12:00 am Sew to Share in room 114

9:30-11:30 am MOPS Group in the Ministry Center SATmay

7:30-12:00 pm MOPS Fundraiser at the Barn

8:00-9:00 am Mighty Men of Prayer in the Fireside room

9:00-3:00 pm LBBC Spring Cleaning Day

Please note that this

is the last week of

C-GrouPs at the winkel's

and Giroux's homes.

WEDmay

9:00-10:00 am Koffee & Kare at Traveler’s Inn 5:30-6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal in the Worship Center6:30-8:00 pm Journey Fun Night in the Ministry Center6:30-8:00 pm C-Group at the Carlson’s home (Sr. High)6:30-8:30 pm C-Group at the Giroux’s home (Sr. High)

This Week’s EventsTHRmay

9:00-11:00 am Life Ready Women’s Bible Study in room 110

12:00-2:00 pm Young at Heart in the Fellowship Center

7:00-8:30 pm National Day of Prayer in the Worship Center

FRImay

6:00-7:00 am Men’s Bible Study in the Fellowship Center

SUNmay

***CONFIRMATION SUNDAY***

9:00-10:00 am Blend of Hymns & Worship Choruses

10:30-11:30 am Contemporary Service

6:30-8:30 pm Impact in the Ministry Center (Sr. High)

moNmay

6:00-8:30 pm Celebrate Recovery meal in the Family Life Center6:30-8:30 pm Celebrate Recovery meeting in the Ministry Center6:30-8:30 pm College & Career at Sheila Smesrud's home6:30-8:00 pm Winkel's C-Group at Roger Rosengren's (Sr. High)

TUEmay

9:00-12:00 am Sew to Share in room 114

9:30-11:30 am MOPS Group in the Ministry Center SATmay

7:30-12:00 pm MOPS Fundraiser at the Barn

8:00-9:00 am Mighty Men of Prayer in the Fireside room

9:00-3:00 pm LBBC Spring Cleaning Day

Please note that this

is the last week of

C-GrouPs at the winkel's

and Giroux's homes.

WEDmay

9:00-10:00 am Koffee & Kare at Traveler’s Inn 5:30-6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal in the Worship Center6:30-8:00 pm Journey Fun Night in the Ministry Center6:30-8:00 pm C-Group at the Carlson’s home (Sr. High)6:30-8:30 pm C-Group at the Giroux’s home (Sr. High)

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