April 1, 2012

WELCOME

• 320.763.56 59 4005 Dakota Street Alexandria, MN 56308

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n·s our sincere desire that you ftnd yourself at home and welcome 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 wnhln the chll'ch and our community.

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

HYMNS OF PRAISE <B2SAMJ #227 Nl Glory, Laud and Honor #228 Hosanna, loud Hosanna #2231 Will Sing of My Redeemer #2191 Will S;ng t!.e Wondrous Story

CHORAL ANTHEM <a:25Mil Hosanna. Sing Praises

OFFERING OUR GIFTS 8:25 am- Suo Johnson and Richard Erdson

CHILDREN'S CHURCH Children ages 3 yrs-4th grads

• 8:25 am - the Nursery • 11:05 am-Room 100

TO DAY'S MESSAGE Jesus On Tr;al before Pilato,

Ma..k 15:1-15 by Past« John LaVahn

J.U.N.G.L.E PRAISE (Jesus Understands N" Gives low Everyday)

·Praise Him • Be Careful Uttle Eyes ·Jesus

BENEVOLENT OFFERING

Dresser Mlnlstry?The Dresser Mlnlslly exists to serve and aid parents by pro\lldlng baby supplies. We are In need of the following Items, please place In the dresser located In the hallway near the mailboxes. Baby wipes, hooded bath towel~ bottles, brush/combs, a1b sheets, slppy cups. thermometers, and baby toys. We also accept money to go towards new dressers. Q.,..fl .... r CA.~~ ~\.A ... ~ .... ~ .!'c...., ,.,..._~ .320.763-'6!5'1.

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Nursery Superlllsor posnlon oversees Sunday, Wednesday and special events nursery staffing needs. This Is a part­time paid position with ftexlble hours. Applications are available at the church office. Accepting applications through April 10th. Q.,..fl .... r ~ 1).11.-~ ....... .. T ~Orr· ..320.763.!54>!5'1.

Are you looking for a mlnlslly where you can bless the littlest ones In our church family, as well as their parents who are attending the Worship Service? Whether you are 15 or 75, you are welcome In the church nursery. Serve as a volunteer as often as you wan~ or be placed on the rotation schedule of one Worship Service 5 times per year. Extra Nursery Volunteers are also needed tor our Easter Worship Services at &25, 9:45, and 11:05 am. '* ... ~.r c...~ .J,ii<, ~-..... ..320.763-'6:5'1, .., J••+ •f.r ~ -~~. ....... ~ "' s,.,.~ ""''"·~

Become a Peer Visitor or with 8der Networ1< (One hour a week commitment after training Is complete) The 8der Networ1< Peer VIsitor Program Is designed for Elders 55 and older and Implemented by those who are 55 ~ars and older. The goal is to meet the soda!, spiritual, and respite needs of older adults In our community. These needs occur In the form of loneliness, Isolation, depression and anxiety. Ucensed professionals will train )'OU.

Training dates are Tuesdays, 9:00am- 12:00 pm starting on: APRIL17 MAY I MAY 15 MAY 29 APRIL24 MAYS MAY 22 lf'"""""W., ~"" ~ ""w. .. ~ . .320.~'10$+

Congratulations to Shawn & Julie Petersen on the birth of their son, Tayden James, who was born Monday, March 26th.

Congratulations to Manhew & Georgene Kelly on the blnh of their son, Luke John, who was born Monday, March 26th.

Congratulations to Woody & Katelln Wagner on the birth of their twins. Hadley Bella & Bentley Woody, who were born Monday, March 26th.

Congratulations to Ryan & Mary Ann Meissner on the birth of their daughter, Anna Shea, who was born Sunday, March 25th.

~ !m, 12:00 f"' Join us for an Easter luncheon and fellowship as we hear from Gerry Hoelscher share about his "Death to Ufe Experience". Sped a! performance by the Alexandria Aces! Everyone Is welcome, a free will offering will be taken. t..u.~;,,., 4tlt. .,~ ~.a.-

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE Ar'il ~ 1:00 f"' Experience what the sa1ptures say about the last days leading up to Christ's cruclftxlon and share In the Last Supper together. L ".u,, ~MJ...W. ~

A.fl'i bU., ff:30, 12:00, 12:.30 f"' Hear from several local pastors as we remember what God did for us when Jesus took our place on the cross. L..udio•' ~~ .. """'"" 202 ru. """' .4Jt«MJ.M

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EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE ¥1 ~' 8:2!5, '1:+!5, 11:0!5-Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of our savior and his victory over death. ~ •• ., ~MJ,M c.--.+

Come join us April 5th at noon In the Fellowship Center hosted by Bob and Reta Bentz. Program given by our own church members. If you have a hobby, craft or talent to share, please contact Bob or Reta at 320.763.5742. Ham dinner and fixings will be served. Cost Is $3.50 to cover expenses Incurred One lucky winner will receive a door prize! L "'olio"'*-" f..U......If c:....!v Q. ... ~.? "--I::..,.....; lhw, .320.211.1'1&+.

Ar .. iti'Jl.k-.Zir.+ This year's 2012 Northwest Conference Annual Meeting will be held at our Churcl\. We need five delegates to attend the conference, all delegates need to be members of ACC. The church will pay forthe cost of each delegate.

We also need a number of volunteers to help as ushers, nursery helpers, hospnallty, community activity, host families. If Interested, please at the Welcome Center.

J-t~ 2&J.-2'1+k, '!:00-11:+!5""' Inviting all children to Sky! Where everything Is possible with God! (Mark 10:2n At Sky, faith

and Imagination soar as kids discover that everything Is possible with God. Klds puticlpate In memorable Bible-learning actlvltle~. sing

catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig Into yummy treats, experience electrifying Bible adventures. Sky Is for kids ages 3 1/2 to 5th grade graduates. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center or onllne at www. alexandrlacovenantorg/Vbs20 12. f..-_., w ... ~ """"""v.u .. J, .... , .120.1bl~"l

The Bibles by the Bedside calendars are due today! BBBis a Bible reading Incentive program for students In grades 1-9. Our goal is to create a habn of being tn God's Word dally. Sign-up your child at any timet f..- ...... w ... ~ r4 .... .., uo~t ~ c-w.. a20.!55+.1-0'I'

Sermon Notes - Mark 15:1-15 Pastor John LeVahn - April 1st, 2012

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NEXT WEEK'S S£RMOO The Resurrection: What if it Never Happened?

by Pastor John Le Vah n

- - SUNDAY APRIL 1ST- - - - - - - - -8:25 ~TRADITIONAL SERVICE 9:45 ~ CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 9:45-10:45 AM PROMISELAND (GR 1-5)- MINISTRY CENTER 9:45-10:45 AM JUNGLE (AGE 3-10 - DOWNSTAIRS 9:45-10:45 AM SR. HIGH CAft- THE BEACON 9:45-10:45 AM JOURNEY- ROOM 130AIM:: 9:45-10:45 AM THE SWITCH (6TH GR.) - ROOM 131 11:05AM CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 6:30 PM SMALL GROUP- WITTROCK'S HOME 6:3Q.8:00 PM IMPACT (SR. HIGH)- GYMIHC 6:30 PM SMALL GROUP LED BY THE WINKELS - SIEVERTS HOME

- - MONDAY APRIL 2ND - - - - - - - -6:00 PM CELEBRATE RECOVERY MEAL- MINISTRY CENTER 6:30 PM CELEBRATE RECOVERY- MINISTRY CENTER 6:30 PM SMALL GROUP- KNICK'S HOME 6:30 PM SMALL GROUP LED BY THE BJERKES -ROOM 116 6:30 PM SMALL GROUP- LEVAHN'S HOME .. *NO C-GROUP AT WINKEL'S HOME••• 7:00 PM COLLEGE & CAREER - SHEILA SMESRUD'S HOME 7:00 PM OPEN PRAYER- PRAYER ROOM

- - TUESDAY APRIL 3RD - - - - - - - -9:00 ~ SEW TO SHARE- ROOM 114 9:00 ~ WOMEN'S PRAYER STUDY- ROOM 130B 9:30 ~ MOPS GROUP- MINISTRY CENTER 6:30 PM CAN WE TALK? WOMEN'S STUDY- ROOM 130 B

- - WEDNESDAY APRIL 4TH- - - - - - -9:00AM KOFFEE & KARE • THE TRAVELER'S INN 5:30 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL· WORSHIP CENTER •••NOAWANA••• •uNo C-GROUP AT LANGNER'S HOMEu• •uNo C-GROUP AT VAAGENES' HOME••• u•NO C-GROUP AT CARLSON'S HOME•u u•NO JR. HIGH YOUTH GRoupu•

-- THURSDAY APRIL 5TH--------... MAUNDY THURSDAY ...

12:00 PM FCA EASTER WNCHEON · BROADWAY BALLROOM 12:00 PM YOUNG AT HEART· FELLOWSHIP CENTER 7:00 PM MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP SERVICE

IN THE WELCOME CENTER

- - FRIDAY APRIL 6TH - - - - - - - - -... GC()D FRIDAY***

6:00AM MEN'S BIBLE STUDY· FELLOWSHIP CENTER 11:30 AM GOOD FRIOAY SERVICES • CORNERSTONE CHURCH

- - SATURDAY APRIL 7TH - - - -8:00 AM MIGHTY MEN OF PRAYER • ROOM 116

PRAYER REQUESTS ·Sue Johnson • Gary(Ken Steiger's friend)

• cassie (Sarah Gess~ Friend)

-Leah (Sue Norllen's granddaughter)

·Austin Kraft ·David Pederson • Olff (Candy Hastings Father)

·Brad Burg ·Erika Rodriquez

·Des! Hagen (Ed & Sylvia Chrtstopherson's friend)

• Jan Swanson ·Elroy (Lort Hornberger's father)

·Betty Walberg ·Kelly Buechler ·Chuck Ashenbrener

• DIAnn (Lori Hornberger's sister)

·Carol cassel!

• Mary Bien (Tom Hayes friend)

·Dolly Jlbben • Katelyn Langner ·Travis (Biza Anderson's friend)

• Roger-(Lynn Johnson's father)

• Mark Feartng (Carole Anderson~ brother)

·Ann Hjelle · Lonnie Holum ·Justin Carlstrom ·Tyson Meissner

oa;,y Bread and Home Altsr devotionals are available at the Welcome Center. These free guides are great tools to help encoun;ee you in your Christian walk.

Take as many as you need and share them with others.

STAFF' Johl'l leYehn • Senior P.tcr Trinity Opp • £loewtive Pa1or Andrew ~boctJ . Oir~tor cd St. l-ligh Ministry Julie 9emes . Oireetor of ChildrM's Ministry N•ney Wolm • Oirec.tor of Wcnhip Ministtie5 l-lelen Ann 'Nepw. Oitedor of Cere Minislry Pwl Kusmek. S:ecility Specilllift libbf r .. eirne . S:ecility bistant [lire Anclenorl . r-urerl Aanin. As$i!t.wrt M• tlhew S.rdlhl • G,.phic Desiper Ruth Nelson .ktflini~WIA.Mift.wrt Cheri Timm • Administroltive Secretary ctw.d• Winkels. . Auistent Oif'l!'dor of

'! Childf'e.n's Ministly

LEADERSHIP TEAM Rick &.nke (Cheir) J20.763.2992 L~ Anderson 320.834.2362 Crolig Bjerb 320.846.1525 Tim £riebon 320'.762.5352 ~ Klu-320.763.7224 John Le'hl'rl 320.76'U659 Mw>On M.ti'lson 120.763.7321 Trinity Opp 320.76'!.5659 Terry! Peerson 320.3.52.2486 Jim y_., 120.223.2045

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