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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

SONGS OF PRAISE PRAYER Pastor John lsVahn

SONG 19:45 am) "Your Hands" by Em; S..ar

INTRODUCTION OF CONFIRMANDS Pastor Tnn;ty Opp

CONFIRMANDS' TESTIMONIES OFFERING OUR GIFTS 9 :45 am - 'You Are My K;ng" by CamHie J ohnson 11:05 am - "Enourj>" by Morgan s ;tbem;ck

CHILDREN'S CHURCH Children ages 4 yrs- 2nd grads are invited to room 100

during ths 11:05 am service.

THE CHALLENGE Pastor Tnn;ty Opp

RITE OF CONFIRMATION Pastor J ohn LsVahn

BLESSING OF CONFIRMANDS BENEDICTION Pastor Tnn;ty Opp

~_, 6:';o !"" Join us as we learn about Christ and review the differences between Religion and Christianity. Topics of conversation include: Knowing Christ and His Purposes, Uving Out Spiritual Practices to Help You Grow and Discovering My Ufe Mission. <This is a requirement for Church Membership.) Please sig~>-up at the Welcome Center. Fo• f<.•tll~• d~t .. rts e..tl 1 ... Sellofi~ld, ~20.16'U~~-

~_, lit\!~ 12t\ol Join us for the annual FCA & LCC lakes Area Endurance Race. This is for runners or walkers of • ' any skill level - we have a Family Fun Run, a 5k run on Friday evening followed by a baked potato meal. For all of you intense runners there is a Half Marathon on Saturday morning. To register for any of the races go to -.bit.lyfendurancerace . ~Stl""'1 c...tl 1-<o.t.~ c.. .... ~Mit-, C.llv.Yell, ~20.162.!;+2+.

;o~ ... --'1-:;o I'"' Join us for six days as we pray for the institution of family. Cost is $100. 1.-ee .. tio": M- C...• .. etli1~ty~t ~~· s.,....,.P b':J e--.4, '"~"~•-tell»« OY e..tl '28.'.;U.m'

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1 o..i '\i \tt' 1: 00 !"" Music w~h a vision! Join us as we hear from the Kingery Family as they share their love of God through bluegrass music. 1.-oe .. ti..,: til~ WOYsllip c.~"h•. tii~Li"''~•':lf .... a.,.e_ G.v.~stio..s? c. ... t .. et N"""" 1\ol .. , ~20.1n.H;,,

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/CIIRRMATIII Purpose of Journey is to help Jr. High students develop

a solid foundation of their faith in Jesus Christ that is supported by what the Bible teaches. Completing Journey will not confirm a child's salvation, nor will it confirm their

membership into the local church. By completing this class, th4!. church is confirming that students haw been taught the fun<lamentals of the Christian Faith, which will help the to

know Jesus Christ and how to live for Him.

• Gunnar • Abby Aker • Elizabeth Bredberg • Emily Bear • Sarah Buse

• • :45 AM SERVICE PART 2 • Jackson Eidsvold • Kolton Henrikson • Sara Wegner • Josh Flatau • 01 ivia Peterson • Tom Whiting • Geoffrey Griepentrog • Jorgen Scott

11 :05 AM ~SERVICE ,PARl'- 1 • Jenna Fearing • Ashlyn ne Jeseritz • Kristian Martinson • Krista Fearing • Wensia Johnson • Gideon Morrow • Ellie Hurlen • Madisyn Klimek

• Whitney Olson • Morgan Sil bern ick • Matthew Vinje • Tatum Piere • Kaitlynn Swank • Wyatt Wittenburg • Kristen Schell • Katey Unger

• Allison • Bobbie Batesole • Meri Ripley • Rhonda Berger • Michael Schoenack • Jeffrey Giroux • Pam Molden • Sandy Schoenack • Jean Hau ptl i • Deanne Novotny • Sheldon Sievert • Bj~rn Hurlen • Peter Olson

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~Tile Awiiia on Wednesday evening witf1167 students and 82 leaders being acknowledged for year end awards. The prestigious limothy Award was presented to 6th graders Annika Coffman, Chloe Schneider, Gabriella Olson and Soloman Ohman. To recei11e the limothy Award, sixth grade students ha~~e completed four handbooks and memorized 286 Bible Verses. Bibles by the Bedside Awards were also to 24 students.

M.U.U.U.C.E 2012 "'-'"314St 'Jt\t-llt:\1 7tf1-9th graders! Join us for the "Most Unbelievable Ultimate Urban

and deliver one meal to the families of a newborn. Due to tfle growth of our church family we are in need of more volunteers. The goal is for volunteers to serve no more tflan two or three meals a year. C..-t•et P•t l.i,..js~~. ;zo.16Hn; •• ;zo.tn;.;to1

If you're a small group leader, please join us as we share and evaluate small group ministry. l.oe•tio•: ~ .... II+

- - SUNDAY MAY 6TH - - - - - - - - -... JOURNEY/CONFIRMATION SUNDAY•••

9:45AM CONTEMPORARY SERVICE • •• NO PROMISElAND (GR 1-S)••• .. *NO JUNGLE <AGE 3-K)u• ... NO SR. HIGH CAf£•u ... NO THE SWITCH (6TH GR.)••• 11:05 AM CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 6:30-8:00 PM IMPACT (SR. HIGH) - GYMIFLC 7:00 PM KINGERY FAMILY CONCERT- WORSHIP CENTER

- - MONDAY MAY 7TH - - - - - - - - -6:00 PM CELEBRAlt RECOVERY MEAL- FELLOWSHIP CENTER 6:30 PM CELEBRAlt RECOVERY- MINISTRY CENTER 6:30-8:00 PM C-GROUP -WINKEL'S HOME 7:00 PM COLLEGE & CAREER· SHEILA SMESRUD'S HOME 7:00 PM OPEN PRAYER - PRAYER ROOM

-- TUESDAY MAY 8TH---------6:30 PM SMALL GROUP LEADER'S MEETING- ROOM 114 6:30 PM CAN WE TALK? WOMEN'S STUDY -ROOM 1300

-- WEDNESDAY MAY 9TH - - - - - - - -9:00PM KOFI'£E & KARE -THE TRAVELER'S INN 5:30 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL- WORSHIP CENTER 6:30-8:30 PM JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP· MINISTRY CENTER 6:3Q.8:00 PM C. GROUP • LANGNER'S HOME 6:3Q.8:00 PM C-GROUP - VAAGENES' HOME 6:3Q.8:00 PM C-GROUP - CARLSON'S HOME

- - FRIDAY MAY 11TH - - - - - - - -6:00PM MEN'S BIBLE STUDY - FELLOWSHIP CENTER

PRAYER REQUESTS • Kris (Matt

Velline's sister) • Tim (CI>n & Phyllis

Schoon hoven's son) • Joslyn (Joe & loni

Barnes' daughter­in-law)

• Easton (Kayla Scholl 's future nephew)

• Lloyd Walberg • Dan (Gloria

Lundblads' brother-in-law)

• Wilber (J'Nell Amundson's father)

• Bea Rosengren • 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)

• Ann Hjelle

• Mark Fearing (Carole Anderson's brother)

• Lonnie Hoium • Katelyn Langner • Tyson Meissner • Erika Rodriguez

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• Roger (Lynn Johnson's father)

• Jan Swanson • Travis (Eliza

Anderson's friend) • Betty Walberg

Please check the top of the dresser in the foyer for a list of items needed for the

Dresser Ministry. We have several dressers that will be given to rroms in need. Contact Helen W~ner for more information 320.763.5659

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 Wdm • Oi~tor of Worship Ministries. Wo:lo:n 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 . ktninistt.ti...e Msi!t.w'lt Cheri Ti""' • Admini5trolti...e Secretary Chlnde Wf111els . Assist.ent Oiteetor of

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LEADERSHIP TEAM Riclt9rie(Cheir) 320.763.2992 lu Anderson 320.834.2l62 c,.;g Bjerke 320.846.1625 nm £ricbon 320'.762.6352 ~ Klu-320.763.7224 Jotn UM!:hi'I320.76'U659 N-"1'1 M.wtinson 320.763.7321 Tril'lity Opp 320.76'!.5659 Terry! Pe.,._, 320.352.2486 Jim V.su r 120.223.2046

Pl-noto fleti£C rreyuseyour irrego or your d'likl's i~ in eny K..C publicetiOI'I, p10motionel mnerials. l!idol shows. or flei£C WCibsito. Contact h offic• if youctaoo.todor:lin• ptn'icipetion for you,.,.f oryouhlmi'f.