november 14, 2010
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Sunday Bulletin for November 14th, 2010.TRANSCRIPT
Welcome!
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
November 14, 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
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-Job Share ReceptionistJan Dzubay-Job Share Receptionist
Gathering for WorshipOpening PrayerChild Dedication (9:00 Service Only)Dedication of Cheyenne, Aria, and Madison Larson, children of Michael and Shenoa Larson Songs of WorshipOur Life Together Sharing from the Haiti Team• (10:30 Service Only) Children ages 4 years-3rd
grade are dismissed for Children’s Church downstairs in room 100.
Offertory What Faith Can Do (led by Jon Evink)
MessageStealing the King’s Treasure Part #5 Joash: Be Careful about Influences, by Pastor John LeVahn
Closing Song and Prayer
Please pray for Judy Styve and family as her brother, Bob Koch, passed away on Wednesday November 3rd.
• Larry (Pat Lindsey’s Brother)
• Tamara (Donn & Ann Hjelle’s Daughter)
• Kristen Wiener• Kathy VanderTuin• Dave Pederson• Pauline Segarr • Ann Hjelle• Tiffany, (Patti Eckhoff’s
friend Michelle’s daughter)
• Conor Allen, (Scott & Amy Allen’s son)
• Jodell Johnson • Sandy Sullivan• Mark Blair• Don Haseman• DeLois Martinson
www.deloismartinson.com• Marion Casper,
(Linda Filler’s mother)
• Praise God! Cole Haabala has received the miracle of God’s healing. He has now had two clean cancer scans.
• Praise God! Charles Ashenbrener’s surgery was succesful and without complications.
Office
Hou
rs:
Monda
y-Frid
ay
8:00
am-4
:30
pm
Welcome!
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
November 14, 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
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-Job Share ReceptionistJan Dzubay-Job Share Receptionist
Gathering for WorshipOpening PrayerChild Dedication (9:00 Service Only)Dedication of Cheyenne, Aria, and Madison Larson, children of Michael and Shenoa Larson Songs of WorshipOur Life Together Sharing from the Haiti Team• (10:30 Service Only) Children ages 4 years-3rd
grade are dismissed for Children’s Church downstairs in room 100.
Offertory What Faith Can Do (led by Jon Evink)
MessageStealing the King’s Treasure Part #5 Joash: Be Careful about Influences, by Pastor John LeVahn
Closing Song and Prayer
Please pray for Judy Styve and family as her brother, Bob Koch, passed away on Wednesday November 3rd.
• Larry (Pat Lindsey’s Brother)
• Tamara (Donn & Ann Hjelle’s Daughter)
• Kristen Wiener• Kathy VanderTuin• Dave Pederson• Pauline Segarr • Ann Hjelle• Tiffany, (Patti Eckhoff’s
friend Michelle’s daughter)
• Conor Allen, (Scott & Amy Allen’s son)
• Jodell Johnson • Sandy Sullivan• Mark Blair• Don Haseman• DeLois Martinson
www.deloismartinson.com• Marion Casper,
(Linda Filler’s mother)
• Praise God! Cole Haabala has received the miracle of God’s healing. He has now had two clean cancer scans.
• Praise God! Charles Ashenbrener’s surgery was succesful and without complications.
Office
Hou
rs:
Monda
y-Frid
ay
8:00
am-4
:30
pm
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
Planet WisdomDecember 3rd, 4:00 pmPlanet Wisdom is a weekend trip for Jr. and Sr. High students at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. This year’s theme
is “A God You Can Know”. Sign-up deadline is November 28th, register now! Sign-up in the church office with a non-refundable check. The cost is $68 for the first 10 registrations, $80 thereafter. (You will need money for three other meals).
Annual CovenantChristmas Dinner December 5th, 5:30 pmPlease join us for an inspirational evening in the winter wonderland of Mount Carmel. The program features The Jefferson Carolers.Tickets are $16.00 and will be available near the Welcome Center November 14th, 21st, & 28th. Location: 800 Mount Carmel Drive NE Alexandria, MN 56308
Haiti Mission ExperienceToday, 6:30 pm Come and hear the amazing experiences of those who were ministering in Haiti. (This time of sharing will replace the normally scheduled Impact group.)Location: The Fellowship Center
Primetime Senior High EventNovember 19th, 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Join us for a freaky fun night of Dodgeball, soccer, signs, around the world ping pong, and other
craziness. Pizza, pop and snacks will be provided. Sign up at the youth kiosk. Please come in the gym doors on the east side of the church.
Children’s MinistryVolunteer OpportunitiesWe need volunteers to help out with the children’s ministry!
• Children’s church video (once a month)• Sunday School teacher and helper for three year olds
(January-May 9:00-10:00 am)• AWANA T&T Secretary Assistant• Extra nursery volunteers for holiday services
(Nov. 28th, Dec. 12th, Dec. 24th, Dec. 26th, and Jan. 2nd)
If you can invest some of your time into these little ones please contact Julie Barnes at the church office for more details, 320-763-5659.
Operation Christmas ChildBless a child in need this Christmas 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 near the south entry doors. Once your shoebox is filled and ready to ship, you can leave it at the display table. The deadline for dropping off boxes is November 16th at 4:00 pm.
60+ Young at Heart Christmas Party
December 2nd, 12:00 pmJoin us for a potluck lunch as we hear the Jefferson Carolers
sing a few rounds of Christmas cheer. Prizes will be given away and we’ll join together to sing some Christmas carols ourselves!
Last names: A-H bring a dozen sandwichesI-P bring a salad or relishes
Q-Z bring sweet treats
(The next Young at Heart event is March 3rd so mark your calendar) Location: The Fellowship Center
Mark Your Calendar Mark your calendars for special Christmas services.
• December5th The Jungle kids (preschool-kindergarteners) will present their Christmas program as part of the 9:00 and 10:30 worship services.
• Decmber12thA special day of Worship Services, entitled “God With Us”. The choir will sing at 9:00 and the Promiseland Kids will sing at 10:30 and 4:00 pm.
• December19th Tony Pitschka and Keith Martinson will have a mini Christmas concert and lead us in worship.
• December24th Christmas Eve Candlelight services at 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm.
God With UsDecember 12th, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 4:00 pmThis year we are offering a day of special Christmas worship services entitled “GOD WITH US”, a warm, home based service that highlights the power of a story. See a child’s story come to life, and hear real-life stories of Alexandria Covenant people for whom God has shown up in large and small-tangible ways.
Harvest FestivalNovember 24th, 7:00 pmJoin us as we celebrate God’s blessings with a service of praise! Fellowship will follow with pie and coffee. We ask each family to bring a pie to the kitchen. We will be taking a special offering that will be divided evenly among the following areas: Global Missions, Covenant World Relief, and the General Fund.
For those who choose to fill up a Soup Can Money Bank, the supplies are available at the Welcome Center. Banks should be returned to the Welcome Center by November 24th.
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
Planet WisdomDecember 3rd, 4:00 pmPlanet Wisdom is a weekend trip for Jr. and Sr. High students at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. This year’s theme
is “A God You Can Know”. Sign-up deadline is November 28th, register now! Sign-up in the church office with a non-refundable check. The cost is $68 for the first 10 registrations, $80 thereafter. (You will need money for three other meals).
Annual CovenantChristmas Dinner December 5th, 5:30 pmPlease join us for an inspirational evening in the winter wonderland of Mount Carmel. The program features The Jefferson Carolers.Tickets are $16.00 and will be available near the Welcome Center November 14th, 21st, & 28th. Location: 800 Mount Carmel Drive NE Alexandria, MN 56308
Haiti Mission ExperienceToday, 6:30 pm Come and hear the amazing experiences of those who were ministering in Haiti. (This time of sharing will replace the normally scheduled Impact group.)Location: The Fellowship Center
Primetime Senior High EventNovember 19th, 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Join us for a freaky fun night of Dodgeball, soccer, signs, around the world ping pong, and other
craziness. Pizza, pop and snacks will be provided. Sign up at the youth kiosk. Please come in the gym doors on the east side of the church.
Children’s MinistryVolunteer OpportunitiesWe need volunteers to help out with the children’s ministry!
• Children’s church video (once a month)• Sunday School teacher and helper for three year olds
(January-May 9:00-10:00 am)• AWANA T&T Secretary Assistant• Extra nursery volunteers for holiday services
(Nov. 28th, Dec. 12th, Dec. 24th, Dec. 26th, and Jan. 2nd)
If you can invest some of your time into these little ones please contact Julie Barnes at the church office for more details, 320-763-5659.
Operation Christmas ChildBless a child in need this Christmas 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 near the south entry doors. Once your shoebox is filled and ready to ship, you can leave it at the display table. The deadline for dropping off boxes is November 16th at 4:00 pm.
60+ Young at Heart Christmas Party
December 2nd, 12:00 pmJoin us for a potluck lunch as we hear the Jefferson Carolers
sing a few rounds of Christmas cheer. Prizes will be given away and we’ll join together to sing some Christmas carols ourselves!
Last names: A-H bring a dozen sandwichesI-P bring a salad or relishes
Q-Z bring sweet treats
(The next Young at Heart event is March 3rd so mark your calendar) Location: The Fellowship Center
Mark Your Calendar Mark your calendars for special Christmas services.
• December5th The Jungle kids (preschool-kindergarteners) will present their Christmas program as part of the 9:00 and 10:30 worship services.
• Decmber12thA special day of Worship Services, entitled “God With Us”. The choir will sing at 9:00 and the Promiseland Kids will sing at 10:30 and 4:00 pm.
• December19th Tony Pitschka and Keith Martinson will have a mini Christmas concert and lead us in worship.
• December24th Christmas Eve Candlelight services at 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm.
God With UsDecember 12th, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 4:00 pmThis year we are offering a day of special Christmas worship services entitled “GOD WITH US”, a warm, home based service that highlights the power of a story. See a child’s story come to life, and hear real-life stories of Alexandria Covenant people for whom God has shown up in large and small-tangible ways.
Harvest FestivalNovember 24th, 7:00 pmJoin us as we celebrate God’s blessings with a service of praise! Fellowship will follow with pie and coffee. We ask each family to bring a pie to the kitchen. We will be taking a special offering that will be divided evenly among the following areas: Global Missions, Covenant World Relief, and the General Fund.
For those who choose to fill up a Soup Can Money Bank, the supplies are available at the Welcome Center. Banks should be returned to the Welcome Center by November 24th.
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
Planet WisdomDecember 3rd, 4:00 pmPlanet Wisdom is a weekend trip for Jr. and Sr. High students at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. This year’s theme
is “A God You Can Know”. Sign-up deadline is November 28th, register now! Sign-up in the church office with a non-refundable check. The cost is $68 for the first 10 registrations, $80 thereafter. (You will need money for three other meals).
Annual CovenantChristmas Dinner December 5th, 5:30 pmPlease join us for an inspirational evening in the winter wonderland of Mount Carmel. The program features The Jefferson Carolers.Tickets are $16.00 and will be available near the Welcome Center November 14th, 21st, & 28th. Location: 800 Mount Carmel Drive NE Alexandria, MN 56308
Haiti Mission ExperienceToday, 6:30 pm Come and hear the amazing experiences of those who were ministering in Haiti. (This time of sharing will replace the normally scheduled Impact group.)Location: The Fellowship Center
Primetime Senior High EventNovember 19th, 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Join us for a freaky fun night of Dodgeball, soccer, signs, around the world ping pong, and other
craziness. Pizza, pop and snacks will be provided. Sign up at the youth kiosk. Please come in the gym doors on the east side of the church.
Children’s MinistryVolunteer OpportunitiesWe need volunteers to help out with the children’s ministry!
• Children’s church video (once a month)• Sunday School teacher and helper for three year olds
(January-May 9:00-10:00 am)• AWANA T&T Secretary Assistant• Extra nursery volunteers for holiday services
(Nov. 28th, Dec. 12th, Dec. 24th, Dec. 26th, and Jan. 2nd)
If you can invest some of your time into these little ones please contact Julie Barnes at the church office for more details, 320-763-5659.
Operation Christmas ChildBless a child in need this Christmas 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 near the south entry doors. Once your shoebox is filled and ready to ship, you can leave it at the display table. The deadline for dropping off boxes is November 16th at 4:00 pm.
60+ Young at Heart Christmas Party
December 2nd, 12:00 pmJoin us for a potluck lunch as we hear the Jefferson Carolers
sing a few rounds of Christmas cheer. Prizes will be given away and we’ll join together to sing some Christmas carols ourselves!
Last names: A-H bring a dozen sandwichesI-P bring a salad or relishes
Q-Z bring sweet treats
(The next Young at Heart event is March 3rd so mark your calendar) Location: The Fellowship Center
Mark Your Calendar Mark your calendars for special Christmas services.
• December5th The Jungle kids (preschool-kindergarteners) will present their Christmas program as part of the 9:00 and 10:30 worship services.
• Decmber12thA special day of Worship Services, entitled “God With Us”. The choir will sing at 9:00 and the Promiseland Kids will sing at 10:30 and 4:00 pm.
• December19th Tony Pitschka and Keith Martinson will have a mini Christmas concert and lead us in worship.
• December24th Christmas Eve Candlelight services at 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm.
God With UsDecember 12th, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 4:00 pmThis year we are offering a day of special Christmas worship services entitled “GOD WITH US”, a warm, home based service that highlights the power of a story. See a child’s story come to life, and hear real-life stories of Alexandria Covenant people for whom God has shown up in large and small-tangible ways.
Harvest FestivalNovember 24th, 7:00 pmJoin us as we celebrate God’s blessings with a service of praise! Fellowship will follow with pie and coffee. We ask each family to bring a pie to the kitchen. We will be taking a special offering that will be divided evenly among the following areas: Global Missions, Covenant World Relief, and the General Fund.
For those who choose to fill up a Soup Can Money Bank, the supplies are available at the Welcome Center. Banks should be returned to the Welcome Center by November 24th.
--------------Sunday-November-14-------------9:00 am Blend of Hymns & Worship Choruses9:00-10:00 am First Step in Room 1169:00-10:00 am Christos Adult Bible Study in Room 1149:00-10:00 am Youth and Children’s Sunday School10:30 am Contemporary Service 6:30-8:00 pm In Step Group at Jim & Chanda Winkel’s Home6:30-8:00 pm In Step Group at Gerry Hoelscher’s Home6:30-8:00 pm Haiti Mission Experience in Fellowship Center
--------------Monday-November-15------------10:00-11:30 am In Step Group at Sheri Bear’s Home6:30-8:30 pm Celebrate Recovery in Ministry Center6:30-8:30 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 in Room 130A, led by Craig & Deb Bjerke
-------------Tuesday-November-16------------9:00- 12:00 pm Sew to Share in the Fellowship Center 9:30- 11:30 am MOPS Group Meeting in the Nursery7:00-8:30 pm In Step Group in Room 110, led by Noel & Ginger Rich7:00-8:30 pm In Step Group in the Prayer Room, led by Lonnie & Robin Apol 7:00-8:30 pm In Step Group at John & Marie Coffman’s Home
This Week’s Events------------Wednesday-November-17---------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 Home6:30-8:30 pm C-Group at the Giroux’s Home6:30-8:00 pm In Step Group in the Library, led by Tom Bishop and Nathan & Amber Knick
-------------Thursday-November-18-----------9:00-11:00 am Women’s Bible Study in Ministry Center6:00-8:00 pm Women’s Step Study Group in Room 1116:30-9:00 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 Allen & Sue Edward’s Home
----------------Friday--November-19-------------6:00-7:00 am Men’s Bible Study in Fellowship Center 8:00-12:00 am Primetime Sr. High Event in Family Life Center
--------------Saturday-November-20-----------8:00-9:00 am Mighty Men of Prayer in room 116
14SUNDAY
For an extended look at the
Calendar visit our webpage
and click on CALENDAR
www.alexandriacovenant.org
--------------Sunday-November-14-------------9:00 am Blend of Hymns & Worship Choruses9:00-10:00 am First Step in Room 1169:00-10:00 am Christos Adult Bible Study in Room 1149:00-10:00 am Youth and Children’s Sunday School10:30 am Contemporary Service 6:30-8:00 pm In Step Group at Jim & Chanda Winkel’s Home6:30-8:00 pm In Step Group at Gerry Hoelscher’s Home6:30-8:00 pm Haiti Mission Experience in Fellowship Center
--------------Monday-November-15------------10:00-11:30 am In Step Group at Sheri Bear’s Home6:30-8:30 pm Celebrate Recovery in Ministry Center6:30-8:30 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 in Room 130A, led by Craig & Deb Bjerke
-------------Tuesday-November-16------------9:00- 12:00 pm Sew to Share in the Fellowship Center 9:30- 11:30 am MOPS Group Meeting in the Nursery7:00-8:30 pm In Step Group in Room 110, led by Noel & Ginger Rich7:00-8:30 pm In Step Group in the Prayer Room, led by Lonnie & Robin Apol 7:00-8:30 pm In Step Group at John & Marie Coffman’s Home
This Week’s Events------------Wednesday-November-17---------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 Home6:30-8:30 pm C-Group at the Giroux’s Home6:30-8:00 pm In Step Group in the Library, led by Tom Bishop and Nathan & Amber Knick
-------------Thursday-November-18-----------9:00-11:00 am Women’s Bible Study in Ministry Center6:00-8:00 pm Women’s Step Study Group in Room 1116:30-9:00 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 Allen & Sue Edward’s Home
----------------Friday--November-19-------------6:00-7:00 am Men’s Bible Study in Fellowship Center 8:00-12:00 am Primetime Sr. High Event in Family Life Center
--------------Saturday-November-20-----------8:00-9:00 am Mighty Men of Prayer in room 116
14SUNDAY
For an extended look at the
Calendar visit our webpage
and click on CALENDAR
www.alexandriacovenant.org
Stealing the King’s Treasure Part #5Joash: Be Intentional about InfluencesJohn LeVahn - November 14, 2010 __________________________________________________
Some people turn out wicked because of wicked influences in their life. Some people turn out godly because of godly influences in their life.
Here’s what the Bible said about Joash.
“Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all
the years of Jehoiada the priest.”
Joash made a wicked reversal. Why? 2 Reasons.
1. ________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
Christmas LightsThe Church is looking for people to donate a variety of Christmas lights for the upcoming Christmas Program. The lights should be in working order, please, no icicle lights. Drop your lights off at the music office downstairs by December 5th Thank you.
Unmet NeedWe have a young family who needs furniture for their apartment. They only have bedroom furniture. If you feel you can meet this need please contact Helen Ann Wagner at the church office between 1:00-4:30 pm, 320-763-5659.
Christmas CaperDecember 17th, 7:00 pmJunior highers, get ready to solve a Christmas mystery together. The details of the mystery will be reserved for the actual event, but you will drive around to different places in Alexandria to witness a couple different crime scenes. You and your team need to figure out what happened, who did it, and why it happened. Prizes for the winning team! (High schoolers, we need you guys to volunteer to be actors in the crime scenes.)If interested contact Ruth Gess from Catalyst Covenant Church at [email protected] or 320-763-3550.
Stealing the King’s Treasure Part #5Joash: Be Intentional about InfluencesJohn LeVahn - November 14, 2010 __________________________________________________
Some people turn out wicked because of wicked influences in their life. Some people turn out godly because of godly influences in their life.
Here’s what the Bible said about Joash.
“Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all
the years of Jehoiada the priest.”
Joash made a wicked reversal. Why? 2 Reasons.
1. ________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
Christmas LightsThe Church is looking for people to donate a variety of Christmas lights for the upcoming Christmas Program. The lights should be in working order, please, no icicle lights. Drop your lights off at the music office downstairs by December 5th Thank you.
Unmet NeedWe have a young family who needs furniture for their apartment. They only have bedroom furniture. If you feel you can meet this need please contact Helen Ann Wagner at the church office between 1:00-4:30 pm, 320-763-5659.
Christmas CaperDecember 17th, 7:00 pmJunior highers, get ready to solve a Christmas mystery together. The details of the mystery will be reserved for the actual event, but you will drive around to different places in Alexandria to witness a couple different crime scenes. You and your team need to figure out what happened, who did it, and why it happened. Prizes for the winning team! (High schoolers, we need you guys to volunteer to be actors in the crime scenes.)If interested contact Ruth Gess from Catalyst Covenant Church at [email protected] or 320-763-3550.
Welcome!
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
November 14, 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
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-Job Share ReceptionistJan Dzubay-Job Share Receptionist
Gathering for WorshipOpening PrayerChild Dedication (9:00 Service Only)Dedication of Cheyenne, Aria, and Madison Larson, children of Michael and Shenoa Larson Songs of WorshipOur Life Together Sharing from the Haiti Team• (10:30 Service Only) Children ages 4 years-3rd
grade are dismissed for Children’s Church downstairs in room 100.
Offertory What Faith Can Do (led by Jon Evink)
MessageStealing the King’s Treasure Part #5 Joash: Be Careful about Influences, by Pastor John LeVahn
Closing Song and Prayer
Please pray for Judy Styve and family as her brother, Bob Koch, passed away on Wednesday November 3rd.
• Larry (Pat Lindsey’s Brother)
• Tamara (Donn & Ann Hjelle’s Daughter)
• Kristen Wiener• Kathy VanderTuin• Dave Pederson• Pauline Segarr • Ann Hjelle• Tiffany, (Patti Eckhoff’s
friend Michelle’s daughter)
• Conor Allen, (Scott & Amy Allen’s son)
• Jodell Johnson • Sandy Sullivan• Mark Blair• Don Haseman• DeLois Martinson
www.deloismartinson.com• Marion Casper,
(Linda Filler’s mother)
• Praise God! Cole Haabala has received the miracle of God’s healing. He has now had two clean cancer scans.
• Praise God! Charles Ashenbrener’s surgery was succesful and without complications.
Office
Hou
rs:
Monda
y-Frid
ay
8:00
am-4
:30
pm