320.763.5659 4005 Dakota Street Alexandria, MN 56308

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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 family can get connected to others within the chu'ch and our community.

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

HYMNS OF PRAISE <B2SAMJ #34 Not Unto Us, 0 lord #51 We w;n Glor;fy #416 Great Klls May Tremble #374 Sav;or, Wh;le My Heart;. T onder

CHORAL ANTHEM <B:2SMI> 0 Come, l..st Us S;ng

OFFERING OUR GIFTS 8:25 am- Gndy Om

9 :45 & 11:05 am - Carmen Silbem;ck and T onya Chr""'"an

CHILDREN'S CHURCH O,ildre:n ages 3 yrs-4th grade

• 8:25 am - the Nursery

TODAY'S MESSAGE • 11:05 am • Room 100

The Good News of God by Pasta< DavKI Hugare

Become a Peer Visitor or Respite Volunteer with Elder Network (One hour a week commitment after training is complete) The Bder Network Peer Visitor Program Is designed for Bders 55 and older and Implemented by those who are 55 years and older. The goal Is to meet the social, spiritual, and respite needs of older adults In our community. These needs occur In the form of loneliness, isolation, depression and anxiety. Licensed professionals will train you. Training dates are Tuesdays, 9:00am-12:00 pm starting on: APRIL17 MAYl MAY 15 MAY 29 APRIL24 MAYS MAY 22 lf~M ~Vii ,J...b.,.. 111-W-.. ~ • .320.1-bl.'lOS+

Can you help Dresser Ministry exists to ser\11! and aid parents by pro\lldlng baby supplies. We are In need of the following items, please place In the dresser located In the halway near the mailboxes. Baby wipes, hooded bath towels, bottles, brush/combs, alb Sheets, slppy cups, thermometers, and baby toys. We also accept money to go towards new dressers.

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IY\IIII"<-1\ 251-k, 2:.30 f"' Please join us during a question and answer time with assodate pastor candidate, David Hugare, as we pray and seek after future pastoral leadership here at Alexandria Covenant Church. Nursery will be provided. locollor•~ ' ' ' ' ---·-------·

• ij i (i) :111 !Jt fA!:)($~-April f!m, 6:30 f'M Join us for a two hour memberstllp event at Pas tO< John's Home whe!Q he will sha!Q the Vi~on. Mission and Values of our church. in this relaxed homesenlngyou canflnd out more about the histo'}' of the church and how you can become a OlQmber. This Is a requirement for membership. Sig~rup at the 'M!Icome ewer. 1 .. <d'ok rao-r l.4o-C.....f t>..w.. Alt.<Mk-1-.

''~~wmn• Ar~j( !m, f2:00 f'M 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! '-"~~."' ~ .. f~lf ~ Q. ... ~ .... !' """""""Sk..m ~ • .320.21'1. rfb.+.

The five white roses at the front of the Worship Center represent five children Who recently gave their lives to Christ. As their church family, let's pray for their spiritual development and praise God for the seeds He has planted.

• Katie George • Taytor Sayre

• Brienna Timm • Payton Henderson

• Courtney Gades

-·- .... CAN WE TALK? WOMEffS STUDY r ~~ ~~ ~&.1.-T .. ~, 6-.30 P'"' Can a simple conversation change )'Our life? It can. P!fscll a Shirer Invites you to throw open the dOOO's of communication with God, while you team about God's Word. The purpose of the first -ever UnBible SWdy Is to equip you to hear and respond directly fi'om God. You can purchase )lOUr book at the Mustard Seed Book StOO'e or online at www.llfeway.com. Chlldcare Provided. Please sign-up at the Wekome Center. t-....H.•: R.- f30f, ~ t:N .. ~~-,.....,. 320.80~.0!5!56

The March Bibles by the Bedside calendars are due next Sunday! BBB Is a Bible reading Incentive program for swdents In grades 1-9. Our goal is to create a habn of being In God's Word dally. Sfgl)-up your child at any time! f ... ..-.lof ... ~ rt~...n ~ ~320-'~.~

.Aq> .. t l'ftii-Zh>+ This year's 2012 Northwest Conference Annual Meeting will be held at our Church. We need five delegates to attend the conference, all delegates need to be members of ACC The church will pay for the cost of each delegate.

We also need a number of volunteers to help as ushers, nursery helpers, hospitality, communny activity, host families. If Interested, please sign-up at the Welcome Center.

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Nursery Supervisor position oversees Sunday, Wednesday and special events nursery staffing needs. This Is a part­time paid position with flexible hour~ Applkatlons are available at the church office. Accepting applications thorugh April I Oth. Q. .......... !'" '-lw.f J.IM. ~ ........

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Are you looking for a ministry where you can bless the littlest ones In our church family, as well as their parents who are attending the worship ~erv1ce·1 whether you are 15 or 15, you are wekome 10 the church nurse.ry. SE!rve as as a volunteor as oftM as you want, or be placed on the rotation schedule of one WorshlpSeiVIce 5 times per year. Extra Nursery Volunteers are also needed for our Easter Wor~hfp Servk:es at &25, 9:45, and 11:05 arn. Q."~•!' C.....W..f.J.IM. ~ ... -., 320.16.3.!lM1.

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EASTER SU NDAY SERVICE

MAUNDYTHURSDAY SERVICE ~ ~ ?,()() f"' Experience what the scriptures say about the last days leading up to Christ's crucifixion and share In the Last Supper together.

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did for us when Jesus took our place to faced trial and death. •----:::::::;::;,

Aptii!>UI. 12:00 pw. Join us for an Easter luncheon and fellowship as we hear from Gerry l-loelscher speak to us about "Prayer and the Promises of God". l-oulfi. .. ~ .. ~~ r.•-S1111~s., +:00-6:00 P"' (~Y""9" w Df ~ 7th-12th graders are Invited for open gym time (4<00-5:30 pm) as well as food and discussion (5:30pm) at theY. FCA Camp

scholarships are available for those who apply. ~~ .. tl Q,..,.~~!" G.OJ 1>.... ~- .12081!5 OE>6'l

¥ 1~, 700-40:00 P"' 7th-llth graders come for Teen Night; an open time at theY followed by a music concert featuring tour different bands. Please bring

$2 If you choose to eat. ~~ .. 6 Q,..,.~~!" G.d't>....~ 320.&1!1.006"-

f'(l,p~!Ml1.s., 7:00 P"' tsOlronue·sus left this world he gave specific encouragement and Instructions to hl.s disciples on whatto expect and how to live oftcr he hod gone_ Th""c word• •tlll apply to his d l•clplcs today. Join us as we lookatJesus'farewell to his disciples In John 14-17 and re-dlscoverwhat It means to abide In Christ today. This yroup I~ open lo all c.:olleye studenb and recent <.ollege yrctduate~. ~ Skt.~'Lo.' • k-.. 20'1 ~...u, SJ.tu,l., Alt...MJ...W. <~ .I-) ~Skt.~'Lo.~ 101.720.2+33.

SERMON NOTES THE 0000 NEWS OF GOO- MARK U4-15

BY PASTOR OAVI 0 HUGAR E - MARCH 25, 2012

"AFTER jOH N WAS PUT IN PRISON, jESUS WEN T INTO GALILEE , PROCLAIMING T HE GOOD N EWS

OF GOD. 'THE T IME HAS COME,' H E SAID. 'TH E KI NGDOM OF GOD HAS COME NEAR. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOOD N EWS!'"

1. He is ______ to _______ _

2. HQis call ing ll$ l ObQ __________ _ and ______________ _

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~-""" 21-UI, 6:00 f"' Church members are Invited to join us as we vote to decide If Pastor David Hugare will be

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joining our staff here at ACC. Church attendees may be present however, only members may vote.~~ .. ~kif c....!v

- - SUNDAY MARCH 25TH - - - - - - - -... SANCTilY OF UFE SUN~Y•••

8:25 /IJ.A TRADITIONAL SERVICE 9:45 /IJ.A CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 0,45-10,45 Allo PROMISELAND (I:R 1-5)- MINISTRY CENTER 9:45-10:45 /IJ.A JUNGLE (AGE 3-K)- DOWNSTAIRS 9:45-10:45 /IJ.A SR. HIGH CAFE- THE BEACON 0,45-10,45 /IJ.A JOURNEY- ROOM 130AIBIC 9:45-10:45 /IJ.A THE SWITCH (6TH GR.)- ROOM 131 11:05AM CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 2,00 PM MYRIN-SPRDULS PIANO RECITAL- WORSHIP CENTER 2:30PM PASTORAL CANDIDATE Q&A- GYM/'FLC 6:30PM SMALL GROUP- WITTROCK'S HOME 6,30.800 PM IMPACT (SR. HICHJ- CYM/'FLC

- - MONDAY MARCH 26TH - - - - -6,30 PM CELEBRATE RECOVERY· MINISTRY CENTER 6:30PM SMAll GROUP- KNICK'S HOME 6:30PM SMAll GROUP LED BY THE BJERKES · ROOM 116 6,30 PM SMALL CROUP· LEVAHN'S HOME 6:30-8:00 PM C-GROUP- WINKEL'S HOME 7:00PM COLLEGE & CAREER- SHEILA SMESRUD'S HOME

- - TUESDAY MARCH 27TH - - - - - -9:00AM WOMEN'S PRAYER STUDY· ROOM 1308 6:00 PM PASTORAL VOTE MEETING · WORSHIP CENTER

- - WEDNESDAY MARCH 28TH - - - - - -9:00 AM KOFFEE & KARE- THE TRAVELER'S INN 630 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL - WORSHIP CENTER 6:25-8:00 PM AWANA - FEUOWSHIP CENTER 6:30-8:00 PM C-GROUP- LANGNER'S HOME 630-8:00 PM C-CROUP - VMCENES' HOME 6:30-8:00 PM C-GROUP- CARLSON'S HOME 6:30-8:30 PM JR. HIGH YOUTH &ROUP- MINISTRY CENTER

- - THURSDAY MARCH 29TH - - - - - - -630 PM SMAU. CROJP Lm BY THE BISELS- ERICKSON'S ~E 7:00 PM SMALL GROUP- THE EDWARD'S HOME

-- FRIDAY MARCH 30TH --------6:00AM MEN'S BIBLE STUDY - FELLOWSHIP CENTER 3:00 PM M.O.V.E- MINNEAPOLIS

- - SATURDAY MARCH 31ST - - - - - - -8:00 AM MIGHTY MEN OF PRAYER- ROOM 116 8:00 AM-10:00 PM M.O.V.E- MINNEAPOLIS

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

·Brad Burg • K.atelln Wagner • Erika Rodriquez • Betty Fredman • Desl Hagen

(Ed & Sylvia Christopherson's friend)

• Jan Swanson

·Elroy (Lori Hornberger's father)

•Betty Walberg • Kelly Buechler ·Chuck Ashenbrener

• DIAnn (Lori Hornberger's sister)

• Carol Cassell ·Mary Ellen (Tom Hayes friend)

·Dolly Jlbben

• K.atelyn Langner ·Travis (Biza Anderson's friend)

• Roger-(lynn Johnson's father)

·Marl< Fearing (Carole Anderson~ brother)

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

Toye Odegaard, Roger Odegaard's father passed away March 12th. Please lift Roger & Jean and family up In your prayers

during this difficult time.

STAFF· . Trinity Opp • Uewtive P.s~ And- Pe1bo6J . Director rA Sl". l-lisfl Minislly Julie Ban"'e$ . Director of Children'$ MiniS'IIy N-=y l-lohn . Director of Worship MiniWiu. Helel'l .tnn w..-. . Oirec.tor of c.re Ministry Paul Kusm•. j:'«ilily Speti• list Libby T•veime • S:«ility Assist.wrt £1i• Arden«! . Tre~~Su~rl.tdmin. Assist.wrt M~ s.adehl • G.-.phio OesiiJ'Ier Ru1h Nei$CW'I • Adminis:IJ• t;.,e Assist.tnt Cheri Timm • Achainistmi~~~e Seeretaly Chand• Winkels • Assistant Director of

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