October 3, 2010

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 Jim Bear 320-762-9973

Jim Rook 320-763-8891

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/ Youth Ministry AssistantCorki Hegland-Receptionist

October 3, 2010

It’s our sincere desire that you fi nd 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 fi ll 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 OutlineWelcomeOpening Prayer (Deb Eigen)

Songs of PraiseCommunion Infant Baptism (10:30 service, Hudson Beecher)

Offering Our GiftsChildren ages 4 years-3rd grade are dismissed for Children’s Church downstairs in room 100 (10:30 service only)

MessageLost in the Crowd: Completing the Map of Our Missionby Pastor John LeVahn

Closing PrayerOffi ce Hours: Monday-Friday

8:00 am-4:30 pm

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 offi ce if you choose to decline participation for yourself or your family.

Please pray for Darwin Johnson, Darrell Johnson and familyas their father, Russell Johnson, passed away on September 23rd.

Prayer RequestsErnestine (Clarine Warkenthien’s Sister)Bruce (Jan Dzubay’s Brother)Norarita (Nona Erickson’s Sister)Bonnie BesekeGordy (Gary Swanson’s Brother)Sandy SullivanJodell JohnsonDeLois MartinsonMark BlairAnn HjelleDon HasemanRita Cicharz (Patti Eckoff’s mother)Marion Casper (Linda Filler’s mother) Cole Haabala (caringbridge.org/visit/colehaabala)

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 Jim Bear 320-762-9973

Jim Rook 320-763-8891

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/ Youth Ministry AssistantCorki Hegland-Receptionist

October 3, 2010

It’s our sincere desire that you fi nd 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 fi ll 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 OutlineWelcomeOpening Prayer (Deb Eigen)

Songs of PraiseCommunion Infant Baptism (10:30 service, Hudson Beecher)

Offering Our GiftsChildren ages 4 years-3rd grade are dismissed for Children’s Church downstairs in room 100 (10:30 service only)

MessageLost in the Crowd: Completing the Map of Our Missionby Pastor John LeVahn

Closing PrayerOffi ce Hours: Monday-Friday

8:00 am-4:30 pm

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 offi ce if you choose to decline participation for yourself or your family.

Please pray for Darwin Johnson, Darrell Johnson and familyas their father, Russell Johnson, passed away on September 23rd.

Prayer RequestsErnestine (Clarine Warkenthien’s Sister)Bruce (Jan Dzubay’s Brother)Norarita (Nona Erickson’s Sister)Bonnie BesekeGordy (Gary Swanson’s Brother)Sandy SullivanJodell JohnsonDeLois MartinsonMark BlairAnn HjelleDon HasemanRita Cicharz (Patti Eckoff’s mother)Marion Casper (Linda Filler’s mother) Cole Haabala (caringbridge.org/visit/colehaabala)

Women’s Fall Ministry EventOctober 15th, 6:30 pmCome and enjoy a great evening of music, testimony, and fellowship. A sign-up sheet is located at the Welcome Center for opportunities to bring desserts, help set up for the event and clean-up afterwards. Please use the lower level entrance for this event. For more information contact Dawn Winter 320-759-0725. Located in the Family Life Center.

Women’s Bible StudyAnointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of DavidThursdays, 9:00 am, Starting October 7thJoin us as we take a look at King David’s life through this DVD series. (The Tuesday Evening Bible Study is canceled and will be rescheduled in the winter months.)Purchase your book before class starts at The Mustard Seed or online at www.lifeway.com. For More information call Laurie Olson 320-763-7166. Located in the Fireside Room.

Friendly Costume PartyOctober 31st, 5:30-7:00 pmYou and your parents are invited! Invite a friend! Candy and prizes (donations are needed).Items may be placed in the box located in the Commons. (6th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult) Located in the Family Life Center and Fellowship Center.For more information call Patti Eckhoff 320-808-0614 or Julie Barnes 320-763-5659

Pro-Life RallyOctober 17th, 1:00 pmA Pro-Life Rally will be held at St. Mary’s Church of Alexandria. For more information contact Kathy Burkholder 320-762-0161 or Gerry Hoelscher 320-763-6766

Congratulations to Tim & Dana Schmoyer, on the birth of their son, Ezekiel who was born at 12:02 am, September 30th, 2010.

Newborns

Lakes Area MOPS1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, Starting Oct. 19th, 9:30 amOnly 2 weeks remaining before we begin! Please register today at www.lakesareamops.org. Please consider volunteering to watch children 1-2 times per month. If interested, call Melissa Laurent at 320-846-9829. For more information contact Steph Tvrdik 320-763-3170 or Melanie Greseth 612-812-0160.

Celebrate Recovery October 4th, 6:00 pmFind freedom from relationship struggles, addictive and compulsive behaviors, hurts, and more. Celebrate Recovery regularly meets Monday nights at 6:30 pm, and every first Monday of the month for supper at 6:00 pm. Newcomers welcome! For more info call Pastor Steve Eng of Catalyst Covenant Church at 320-759-1800.

Youth Prayer TeamThis is for adults and Senior High students who want to join together to lift up the youth in prayer.For more information call Chanda Winkels 320-766-8010.

6:45-7:45 am Oct. 6th, Oct. 20th6:30-8:00 pm Oct. 13th, Oct. 27th

First Step (8 week class) Sundays 9:00 amFirst STEP offers the first step into the life of our church. Once you’ve attended Sunday morning worship, you might be ready to get connected to the church in a closer way. First STEP is designed to give you the basics of what we believe are foundational to the life of every Christ follower. Located in room 116

C-Groups (9th-12th gr.)

Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 pm C-group provides small group experiences for high school students. These groups meet in homes around Alexandria where they enjoy dinner together, share life stories and interact with God’s Word.

•Mondays at the Winkels’ home (320-766-8010)•Wednesdays at the Giroux’s home (320-846-1417)

•Wednesdays at Jody Carlson’s home (320-762-2812)

Haiti Team Leaving SoonOctober 15th-27thPray for the Haiti team as they work on final preparations for their missions trip on October 15th. They will help put tarps

over people’s stick huts, distribute Bibles to those who are spiritually hungry, present VBS for children in communities, help clean up debris, pray with people, and more. All for the sake of bringing glory to God by supporting a local church there in Haiti.

Women’s Fall Ministry EventOctober 15th, 6:30 pmCome and enjoy a great evening of music, testimony, and fellowship. A sign-up sheet is located at the Welcome Center for opportunities to bring desserts, help set up for the event and clean-up afterwards. Please use the lower level entrance for this event. For more information contact Dawn Winter 320-759-0725. Located in the Family Life Center.

Women’s Bible StudyAnointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of DavidThursdays, 9:00 am, Starting October 7thJoin us as we take a look at King David’s life through this DVD series. (The Tuesday Evening Bible Study is canceled and will be rescheduled in the winter months.)Purchase your book before class starts at The Mustard Seed or online at www.lifeway.com. For More information call Laurie Olson 320-763-7166. Located in the Fireside Room.

Friendly Costume PartyOctober 31st, 5:30-7:00 pmYou and your parents are invited! Invite a friend! Candy and prizes (donations are needed).Items may be placed in the box located in the Commons. (6th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult) Located in the Family Life Center and Fellowship Center.For more information call Patti Eckhoff 320-808-0614 or Julie Barnes 320-763-5659

Pro-Life RallyOctober 17th, 1:00 pmA Pro-Life Rally will be held at St. Mary’s Church of Alexandria. For more information contact Kathy Burkholder 320-762-0161 or Gerry Hoelscher 320-763-6766

Congratulations to Tim & Dana Schmoyer, on the birth of their son, Ezekiel who was born at 12:02 am, September 30th, 2010.

Newborns

Lakes Area MOPS1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, Starting Oct. 19th, 9:30 amOnly 2 weeks remaining before we begin! Please register today at www.lakesareamops.org. Please consider volunteering to watch children 1-2 times per month. If interested, call Melissa Laurent at 320-846-9829. For more information contact Steph Tvrdik 320-763-3170 or Melanie Greseth 612-812-0160.

Celebrate Recovery October 4th, 6:00 pmFind freedom from relationship struggles, addictive and compulsive behaviors, hurts, and more. Celebrate Recovery regularly meets Monday nights at 6:30 pm, and every first Monday of the month for supper at 6:00 pm. Newcomers welcome! For more info call Pastor Steve Eng of Catalyst Covenant Church at 320-759-1800.

Youth Prayer TeamThis is for adults and Senior High students who want to join together to lift up the youth in prayer.For more information call Chanda Winkels 320-766-8010.

6:45-7:45 am Oct. 6th, Oct. 20th6:30-8:00 pm Oct. 13th, Oct. 27th

First Step (8 week class) Sundays 9:00 amFirst STEP offers the first step into the life of our church. Once you’ve attended Sunday morning worship, you might be ready to get connected to the church in a closer way. First STEP is designed to give you the basics of what we believe are foundational to the life of every Christ follower. Located in room 116

C-Groups (9th-12th gr.)

Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 pm C-group provides small group experiences for high school students. These groups meet in homes around Alexandria where they enjoy dinner together, share life stories and interact with God’s Word.

•Mondays at the Winkels’ home (320-766-8010)•Wednesdays at the Giroux’s home (320-846-1417)

•Wednesdays at Jody Carlson’s home (320-762-2812)

Haiti Team Leaving SoonOctober 15th-27thPray for the Haiti team as they work on final preparations for their missions trip on October 15th. They will help put tarps

over people’s stick huts, distribute Bibles to those who are spiritually hungry, present VBS for children in communities, help clean up debris, pray with people, and more. All for the sake of bringing glory to God by supporting a local church there in Haiti.

Women’s Fall Ministry EventOctober 15th, 6:30 pmCome and enjoy a great evening of music, testimony, and fellowship. A sign-up sheet is located at the Welcome Center for opportunities to bring desserts, help set up for the event and clean-up afterwards. Please use the lower level entrance for this event. For more information contact Dawn Winter 320-759-0725. Located in the Family Life Center.

Women’s Bible StudyAnointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of DavidThursdays, 9:00 am, Starting October 7thJoin us as we take a look at King David’s life through this DVD series. (The Tuesday Evening Bible Study is canceled and will be rescheduled in the winter months.)Purchase your book before class starts at The Mustard Seed or online at www.lifeway.com. For More information call Laurie Olson 320-763-7166. Located in the Fireside Room.

Friendly Costume PartyOctober 31st, 5:30-7:00 pmYou and your parents are invited! Invite a friend! Candy and prizes (donations are needed).Items may be placed in the box located in the Commons. (6th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult) Located in the Family Life Center and Fellowship Center.For more information call Patti Eckhoff 320-808-0614 or Julie Barnes 320-763-5659

Pro-Life RallyOctober 17th, 1:00 pmA Pro-Life Rally will be held at St. Mary’s Church of Alexandria. For more information contact Kathy Burkholder 320-762-0161 or Gerry Hoelscher 320-763-6766

Congratulations to Tim & Dana Schmoyer, on the birth of their son, Ezekiel who was born at 12:02 am, September 30th, 2010.

Newborns

Lakes Area MOPS1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, Starting Oct. 19th, 9:30 amOnly 2 weeks remaining before we begin! Please register today at www.lakesareamops.org. Please consider volunteering to watch children 1-2 times per month. If interested, call Melissa Laurent at 320-846-9829. For more information contact Steph Tvrdik 320-763-3170 or Melanie Greseth 612-812-0160.

Celebrate Recovery October 4th, 6:00 pmFind freedom from relationship struggles, addictive and compulsive behaviors, hurts, and more. Celebrate Recovery regularly meets Monday nights at 6:30 pm, and every first Monday of the month for supper at 6:00 pm. Newcomers welcome! For more info call Pastor Steve Eng of Catalyst Covenant Church at 320-759-1800.

Youth Prayer TeamThis is for adults and Senior High students who want to join together to lift up the youth in prayer.For more information call Chanda Winkels 320-766-8010.

6:45-7:45 am Oct. 6th, Oct. 20th6:30-8:00 pm Oct. 13th, Oct. 27th

First Step (8 week class) Sundays 9:00 amFirst STEP offers the first step into the life of our church. Once you’ve attended Sunday morning worship, you might be ready to get connected to the church in a closer way. First STEP is designed to give you the basics of what we believe are foundational to the life of every Christ follower. Located in room 116

C-Groups (9th-12th gr.)

Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 pm C-group provides small group experiences for high school students. These groups meet in homes around Alexandria where they enjoy dinner together, share life stories and interact with God’s Word.

•Mondays at the Winkels’ home (320-766-8010)•Wednesdays at the Giroux’s home (320-846-1417)

•Wednesdays at Jody Carlson’s home (320-762-2812)

Haiti Team Leaving SoonOctober 15th-27thPray for the Haiti team as they work on final preparations for their missions trip on October 15th. They will help put tarps

over people’s stick huts, distribute Bibles to those who are spiritually hungry, present VBS for children in communities, help clean up debris, pray with people, and more. All for the sake of bringing glory to God by supporting a local church there in Haiti.

This Week’s Events-----------------Sunday-October-3----------------9:00 am Blend of Hymns & Worship Choruses9:00-10:00 am First Step in room 1169:00-10:00 am Christos in Room 1149:00-10:00 am Youth and Children’s Sunday School10:00-10:20 am Children Bell Choir Rehearsal in room 130 10:30 am Contemporary Service 6:30-8:30 pm Impact in the Family Life Center

-----------------Monday-October-4---------------6:00-8:30 pm Celebrate Recovery meeting in Ministry Center6:30-7:30 pm College & Career at The Daily Grind6:30-8:00 pm C-Group at the Winkel’s Home

----------------Tuesday-October-5---------------9:00 -12:00 pm Sew to Share

-------------Wednesday-October-6-------------9:00-10:00 am Koffee & Kare at Traveler’s Inn 5:30-6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Worship Center6:25-8:00 pm AWANA at the Church6:30-8:30 pm C-Group at the Giroux’s Home6:30-8:30 pm C-Group at the Carlson’s Home6:30-8:00 pm Journey at the Church

---------------Thursday-October-7--------------9:00-10:30 am Women’s Bible Study in Ministry Center12:00-2:00 pm Young at Heart in the Fellowship Center6:30-9:00 pm Love & Respect Marriage Course in the Ministry Center7:00-9:00 pm Prayer Watch International in the Family Life Center

------------------Friday-October-8----------------6:00-7:00 am Men’s Bible Study in Fellowship Center

----------------Saturday-October-9-------------8:00-9:00 am Mighty Men of Prayer in room 116

3SUNDAY

Stressed?!?The difficult economic times have been causing many issues locally and within our church body. Are you struggling financialy? Are there issues within your marriage or family that you would like help with? Alexandria Covenant Church has help available free of charge to you. Financial help is through the Benevolence fund, counseling is through a licensed social worker. Contact Helen Ann Wagner, LSW at 320-763-5659. (The best time to reach her is in the afternoon Monday-Friday.)

Young at HeartOctober 7th, 12:00 pmJoin us in the Fellowship Center for Faith, Fellowship, Friends, Food & Fun. This Fall party is for everyone 60+. During our time together we will join together for singing and some prizes. Lunch will be served, consisting of chili and soup. For more information contact Sherri Bear 320-219-7164.

Koffee & KareWednesdays 9:00 amAll Women Welcome! The women’s weekly get together meets at the Traveler’s Inn to share life, pray for each other, and enjoy fellowship with one another. For more information contact Betty Bjurlin 320-762-1651.

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

This Week’s Events-----------------Sunday-October-3----------------9:00 am Blend of Hymns & Worship Choruses9:00-10:00 am First Step in room 1169:00-10:00 am Christos in Room 1149:00-10:00 am Youth and Children’s Sunday School10:00-10:20 am Children Bell Choir Rehearsal in room 130 10:30 am Contemporary Service 6:30-8:30 pm Impact in the Family Life Center

-----------------Monday-October-4---------------6:00-8:30 pm Celebrate Recovery meeting in Ministry Center6:30-7:30 pm College & Career at The Daily Grind6:30-8:00 pm C-Group at the Winkel’s Home

----------------Tuesday-October-5---------------9:00 -12:00 pm Sew to Share

-------------Wednesday-October-6-------------9:00-10:00 am Koffee & Kare at Traveler’s Inn 5:30-6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Worship Center6:25-8:00 pm AWANA at the Church6:30-8:30 pm C-Group at the Giroux’s Home6:30-8:30 pm C-Group at the Carlson’s Home6:30-8:00 pm Journey at the Church

---------------Thursday-October-7--------------9:00-10:30 am Women’s Bible Study in Ministry Center12:00-2:00 pm Young at Heart in the Fellowship Center6:30-9:00 pm Love & Respect Marriage Course in the Ministry Center7:00-9:00 pm Prayer Watch International in the Family Life Center

------------------Friday-October-8----------------6:00-7:00 am Men’s Bible Study in Fellowship Center

----------------Saturday-October-9-------------8:00-9:00 am Mighty Men of Prayer in room 116

3SUNDAY

Stressed?!?The difficult economic times have been causing many issues locally and within our church body. Are you struggling financialy? Are there issues within your marriage or family that you would like help with? Alexandria Covenant Church has help available free of charge to you. Financial help is through the Benevolence fund, counseling is through a licensed social worker. Contact Helen Ann Wagner, LSW at 320-763-5659. (The best time to reach her is in the afternoon Monday-Friday.)

Young at HeartOctober 7th, 12:00 pmJoin us in the Fellowship Center for Faith, Fellowship, Friends, Food & Fun. This Fall party is for everyone 60+. During our time together we will join together for singing and some prizes. Lunch will be served, consisting of chili and soup. For more information contact Sherri Bear 320-219-7164.

Koffee & KareWednesdays 9:00 amAll Women Welcome! The women’s weekly get together meets at the Traveler’s Inn to share life, pray for each other, and enjoy fellowship with one another. For more information contact Betty Bjurlin 320-762-1651.

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

Lost in the Crowd Part #4Completing the Map of Our MissionJohn LeVahn - October 3rd, 2010

Three steps of discipleship _________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

Two obstacles of discipleship:

__________________________________________________

“But we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles.” 1 Cor. 1:23

__________________________________________________

“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23

IN STEPStarts October 17th

Sign up below for a small group discipleship group of 12-20 people. Enjoy fellowship with other believers and

engage in discussion based on that week’s sermon. The discipleship groups are located in various homes at various times, so sign up below the time and date that works for you. These forms can be put in the basket at

the sign up table in the Commons Area.

Sunday, 6:30 pm at the home of Gerry and Leslie Hoelscher

Name._________________________________________________

Sunday, 6:30 pm at the home of Jim and Chanda Winkels

Name._________________________________________________

Monday, 10:00 am at the home of Sheri Bear

Name._________________________________________________

Monday, 7:00 pm at the home of Craig and Deb Bjerke

Name._________________________________________________

Tuesday, 7:00 pm at the church with child care Lonnie and Robin Apol

Name._________________________________________________

Tuesday, 7:00 pm at the church with child care Noel and Ginger Rich

Name._________________________________________________

Wednesday, 6:30 pm at the church with child care Nathan and Amber Knick

Name._________________________________________________

Thursday, 9:30 am at the home of J’nell Amundson

Name._________________________________________________

Thursday, 7:00 pm at the home of Allen and Susan Edwards

Name._________________________________________________

Lost in the Crowd Part #4Completing the Map of Our MissionJohn LeVahn - October 3rd, 2010

Three steps of discipleship _________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

Two obstacles of discipleship:

__________________________________________________

“But we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles.” 1 Cor. 1:23

__________________________________________________

“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23

IN STEPStarts October 17th

Sign up below for a small group discipleship group of 12-20 people. Enjoy fellowship with other believers and

engage in discussion based on that week’s sermon. The discipleship groups are located in various homes at various times, so sign up below the time and date that works for you. These forms can be put in the basket at

the sign up table in the Commons Area.

Sunday, 6:30 pm at the home of Gerry and Leslie Hoelscher

Name._________________________________________________

Sunday, 6:30 pm at the home of Jim and Chanda Winkels

Name._________________________________________________

Monday, 10:00 am at the home of Sheri Bear

Name._________________________________________________

Monday, 7:00 pm at the home of Craig and Deb Bjerke

Name._________________________________________________

Tuesday, 7:00 pm at the church with child care Lonnie and Robin Apol

Name._________________________________________________

Tuesday, 7:00 pm at the church with child care Noel and Ginger Rich

Name._________________________________________________

Wednesday, 6:30 pm at the church with child care Nathan and Amber Knick

Name._________________________________________________

Thursday, 9:30 am at the home of J’nell Amundson

Name._________________________________________________

Thursday, 7:00 pm at the home of Allen and Susan Edwards

Name._________________________________________________

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 Jim Bear 320-762-9973

Jim Rook 320-763-8891

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/ Youth Ministry AssistantCorki Hegland-Receptionist

October 3, 2010

It’s our sincere desire that you fi nd 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 fi ll 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 OutlineWelcomeOpening Prayer (Deb Eigen)

Songs of PraiseCommunion Infant Baptism (10:30 service, Hudson Beecher)

Offering Our GiftsChildren ages 4 years-3rd grade are dismissed for Children’s Church downstairs in room 100 (10:30 service only)

MessageLost in the Crowd: Completing the Map of Our Missionby Pastor John LeVahn

Closing PrayerOffi ce Hours: Monday-Friday

8:00 am-4:30 pm

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 offi ce if you choose to decline participation for yourself or your family.

Please pray for Darwin Johnson, Darrell Johnson and familyas their father, Russell Johnson, passed away on September 23rd.

Prayer RequestsErnestine (Clarine Warkenthien’s Sister)Bruce (Jan Dzubay’s Brother)Norarita (Nona Erickson’s Sister)Bonnie BesekeGordy (Gary Swanson’s Brother)Sandy SullivanJodell JohnsonDeLois MartinsonMark BlairAnn HjelleDon HasemanRita Cicharz (Patti Eckoff’s mother)Marion Casper (Linda Filler’s mother) Cole Haabala (caringbridge.org/visit/colehaabala)