Equipping God’s people to embrace a broken world with the hope and compassion of Jesus

WELCOME! It is our prayer that you will find First Covenant a vibrant and thriving place where you can sense God’s presence, experience his love, and

come to know him better.

We welcome children in the service; the back rows of the Worship Center are reserved for parents with small children. If you prefer,

nursery is available in the lower level (west side) of church for children through age two.

Greeters and ushers are on hand in the entry ways and outside the Worship Center—please feel free to ask any of them if you have

questions or need directions!

first covenant church

Sunday, August 21, 2016 10:00 am

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first covenant church • 801 Willmar Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201

320.235.3010 • www.fccwillmar.org

FCC Staff

Dan May, Associate Pastor dmay@fccwillmar.org Steve Eng, Worship & Outreach Pastor seng@fccwillmar.org Rocky Hovda, Youth Pastor rockyhovda@hotmail.com Sonya Peterson & Stephanie Carlson Office Managers office@fccwillmar.org Heidi Broberg, Janitor

FCC Elders Church Chairman: Ron Buchanan 816-806-4670 Elders Jean Biegert 320-235-4751 Don Broberg 320-979-4709 Bob Dunne 320-599-4371 Roger Iverson 320-235-6584 Dale Neal 320-220-3676 Oscar Overcash 320-235-9018

Week at a Glance

Today : 10 am Worship Service 11 am Becca Gardner Potluck 11:30 am Alaska Mission Trip Meeting 7 pm SH Life Groups

Monday, August 22: 6:30 pm Alpha Team Training 7 pm Women’s Summer Book Club

Tuesday, August 23: 7 pm Open Basketball

Wednesday, August 24: 6 pm Worship w/Becca Gardner 7 pm Worship Team Rehearsal

Thursday, August 25: 7 pm Volleyball

Sunday, August 28: 10 am Worship Service 11 am Coffee Fellowship 7 pm SH Life Groups Visit www.fccwillmar.org and click on the calendar tab at the top to view full calendar!

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Misc. Info.

Having Convictions in the Age of Compromise

Building Campaign

Cash as of 6/30/16 $1,166,361

Mezzanine fund $69,911

Kitchen fund $23,179

August 21, 2016

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⧠ Alpha Course (Sept 12)

⧠ CBE during Educational Hour

⧠ Sticky Faith (Parenting)

⧠ Forgotten God (Theology)

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Announcements

SERVE KENNEDY NEXT SUNDAY

Plans are well underway, but we still need volunteers. A huge thanks to those who have already stepped up to coordinate and serve. See today’s insert for more information and to sign up!

FALL SUNDAY MORNINGS

9 am Equipping/ Sunday School Hour for children, youth and adults of all ages 10am All-Church Fellowship Time 10:30 am All-Church Worship Service

We’re excited to offer 3 compelling classes for adults of all ages this fall. Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to

Build Lasting Faith in Tour Kids Community Bible Experience-

Discussion Group Forgotten God: Reversing our

Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit For details check out the E-Newsletter.

TABLE SETTING FAIR

The Table Setting Fair is Oct. 29th “My Country Tis of Thee” is the theme. As in the past, this fundraiser supports 2 charities: the local on is for the Lutheran Social Services Homeless Teens program. There are many teens in our community that rely on services at this point in their lives and we want to support them. The other is the Covenant denominations project to end human trafficking.

AWANAS

Every Wednesday 6-7:30 is AWANA night at FCC. It’s not too early to think about joining the team. Listen to the nudge of the Holy Spirit. He just might be asking you to help. September 14th is our first night– Please pray for our Clubbers and Leaders. Just a thought– it is easier to teach a child then to fix an adult. We want our Clubbers to know God’s word at an early age!

Hey Clubbers!! Awana registration is August 21st 6-7pm. Clubbers must come with an adult. There will be games to play and treats to celebrate the start of Awana. Bring Friends!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIGHT SUPPER

Light Supper starts September 14th. Super is serve 5pm-6pm and follow a rotating themed menu each month (pasta, meat on a bun, tacos, soup/chili) Sign up and $2.50 per person ($10 per family 4 or more) is required for each meal. Everyone is welcome, so please sign up or call church office (235-3010) before the Tuesday of each weekly meal with name and number of diners. Sign up sheet is available at each meal and by the church office door.

-Chef Wes

WORSHIP CHIOR BEGINS SOON

Join us Wednesday, September 7th from 6-7:15pm with our kickoff practice and a little party afterwards. No experience is necessary, though it is helpful to have a basic ability to read printed music notes and sing in tune.

Announcements

HONOR THE BADGE...AND THE PEOPLE BEHIND IT

Sunday, September 11th marks the 15 year anniversary of attacks on our great nation. In response to the events of the last few months, Faith@Work is sponsoring a celebration of our area Law Enforcement Officers. Please join us on Sunday, September 11th at Robins Island at 4:30pm as we pray over and thank our local officers.

RIDGEWATER CAMPUS MINISTRY

Another school year is about to begin. The church’s love, support and influence on a young person’s life can make all the difference. If you’re being called to help serve in this ministry, check out this weeks E-newsletter for more details.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORSHIP WITH BECCA G.

Wednesday, August 24th come join Becca Gardner for a time of worship from 6:30-7:30 pm @ FCC, then fellowship together after! Open to all ages!

REVOLUTION

Wednesday, August 31st REVOLUTION youth ministry will be having a leaders meeting at FCC 6pm followed by a 30min parent meeting at 7:30 pm! Come find out about DC, JH and SH ministries and have questions you need answers for! We will also have a fall/winter calendar to take home! (DC parents will also get a DC schedule and books for the year.)

TODAY AT FCC

Christianity is the only religion that stakes the entire weight of its

credibility on a historical event– the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What do you believe? You see…..without the resurrection, everything that came

before and after is sort of irrelevant. Why else would Paul say, “If Christ had not been raised, your faith is

futile, “ in 1 Corinthians 15:17? You see….the resurrection is what sets

Christianity apart!

Becca Gardner is home and will be giving us an update of her work with Youth for Christ in Colombia, South

America.

Also, Sean Hoffbeck from Alaska Christian College will be here to

update us as well as we look ahead to ALASKA 2017!

WILLMAR ALPHA

We could still use a couple more people to help us run Alpha this fall. Could it be that God is calling you to impact a generation? It’s not too late to join us for prayer at 6:30 these next two Monday evenings, followed by training at 7 p.m.

And for all of us—let’s pray and think of all those we know—at work or school, in your neighborhood or in our community, or among your family members—who have not yet found salvation and a living relationship with Jesus Christ. Questions? Contact Pastor Steve Eng at 320-808-4358 or seng@fccwillmar.org.