Welcome to Moose Lake Covenant Church!

If you are visiting, or have a prayer request, or would like one of the Pastors to call , please fill out the tear off part of the back page and place

in the offering plate, or the Prayer Request box in the back of the Sanctuary.

We are glad you are here!

Is about Living to the Glory of God by Gathering around Jesus—Growing in Faith—Giving of Ourselves

October 23, 2016 8:30 am & 10:15 am Services

There is a Prayer Team in the Prayer Room in back of the Sanctuary available to pray with you after the service today.

Opening Song Announcements

Greet Each Other Songs of Worship Haiti Report Prayer Offering Quartet

Covenant Kiddies (4 year olds — 2nd grade) or Covenant Kids (3rd to 6th grade) at 10:15 am Service

Message John 6:25-40 (41-59) Pastor Rick “Sacred Thumbprint: Hunger”

Closing Hymn “Bread of Heaven” Benediction

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Services at 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM

Covenant Nursery is available during both services for babies & toddlers, in the Nursery room across from the gym

Coffee Time in the gym at 9:45 am

All are welcome to join us for treats and coffee between the services! Freewill Donation — sign up at the Welcome Desk to bring treats!

Covenant Kiddies & Kids At 10:15 am Service-Meeting Downstairs

Covenant Kiddies: 4 year olds - 2nd grade Covenant Kids: 3rd grade - 6th grade

PARENTS please pick up your children after the 10:15 am Service

Children’s Bulletins (for ages 3-12), pencils, and paper are located on the shelves in the hall. Please return all the pencils after the service.

“BUSY BAGS” All preschool children (ages 4-Kindgarten) are invited to use a “Busy Bag” during the Worship Service. These bags are filled with activities

(puzzles, coloring pages, etc.). Children can pick up the “busy bag” before the service in the back of the Sanctuary and return it to the box when they leave.

Introduction to Bible Prophecy

New class offering Sunday evenings at 6:30pm starting tonight

October 23, 30 and November 13, 27

Leader: Jim Sandstrom

All adults and teens are welcome, bring your bible and invite a friend!

Today, Sunday, October 23 Pray for Pastor Rick & Pat

8:30 & 10:15 AM Worship Services

Nursery Care at both services (across from gym)

9:45 AM Coffee Fellowship in Gym

10:15 AM Covenant Kiddies & Kids

6:30 PM Bible Prophecy Class

Monday, October 24 Pray for Jim & Peg Proudlock

1:30 PM Women’s Bible Study

2:30-8:00 PM DeepWater Music Lessons

4:00-8:00 PM Shooting Stars

Tuesday, October 25 Pray for Sandy Quittem

10:00-11:30 AM Community MOMS

12:00 PM Noon Hour Prayer –East Room

2:00-8:00 PM Covenant Quilter

Wednesday, October 26 Pray for Scott & Eileen Quittem

5:30 PM Supper

6:15 PM Awana-Youth Group-Nursery-Adult Class

Thursday, October 27 Pray for In the Service: Layne Johnson

6:30 PM Missionaries Karl & Sue Peterson

6:30 PM Worship Team

6:30 PM AA

Friday, October 28 Pray for Staff: John Berger

Saturday, October 29 Pray for Pastor Wendy & Evan

Next Sunday, October 30 Pray for Pastor Rick & Pat

8:30 & 10:15 AM Worship Services

6:30 PM Bible Prophecy Class

This week: Please pray for the Persecuted Christians in: Algeria Please pray for sponsored child: Pierre Rishnyder, Haiti

HIM Sponsored by: Missions Committee

Church Office Hours

Monday –Thursday

9:00 am-4:00 pm

Friday

9:00 am-12:00 pm

Covenant Express

DUE

Monday, October 24

Wednesday Family Night Activities October 26 5:30 pm Doors Open 5:30-6:15 pm Family Supper (free will donation) 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA -

Youth Group - Adult Class Register for AWANA and Youth Group on line at www.mooselakecovenant.com or the night of activities.

WANTED

Mission oriented

persons to be

willing to serve

on the

Sonshine

Ministries Board.

Contact

Ginger Spiess

485-4122

God is writing our story…

Join us in prayer for this time of transition,

as we search for a Senior Pastor

Tuesday, October 25, 12 noon

in the East Room

UPDATING THE DIRECTORY I am updating our church directory. There is a copy on the Welcome Desk and a

copy in the back of the sanctuary. Please look at one and make any corrections or

additions to it. If you are not listed and would like to be, add your information on

the last page. I would like to have this completed by the end of the month.

Thank you for your help and cooperation. Renee

Covenant Missionaries,

Karl & Sue Peterson,

will be here at church on

Thursday, October 27

at 6:30 pm in the East

Room to share what they

are doing. Coffee &

dessert will be served by

the Missions Committee.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Shoebox Collection Week will be

November 14-21.

A small shoebox can have a BIG impact. What goes into the box

is fun, but what comes out of it is eternal. Be a part of changing

children’s lives all over the world in Jesus’ Name through the

power of a simple gift with Operation Christmas Child

There is a sign up sheet on the Welcome Desk if you would like to help during the

Collection Week. Any questions please talk to Kathy Loban 485-8777

Introduction to Bible Prophecy Please join us on Sunday evenings at 6:30

for a Bible study at Moose Lake Covenant Church.

The class will meet on Oct. 23 & 30, and Nov. 13 & 27.

This study will provide a broad overview of God’s prophetic

word regarding the return of the LORD in the end times.

Our reference text will be the Bible, from the books of Moses

to the Revelation, unifying the Old and New Testaments.

Everyone is welcome, from teens to seniors.

Bring your Bible and invite a friend!

The leader of this class is Jim Sandstrom, DVM.

The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood,

Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the LORD.

Joel 2:31

Welcome!

Please fill out the form below

Name: ____________________

Phone: ____________________

Street Address:

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Mailing Address:

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City/State/Zip:

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E-mail:

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_____ I am a Visitor

_____ I am a Regular Attender

_____ I would like a Mailbox _____ I would like a Visit

_____ I Would like a Call

from Pastor Rick or

Pastor Wendy (circle one)

I would like information on:

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Please tear off at the perforation

and place your completed card in

the offering plate or in the Prayer

Request box in the back of the

Sanctuary. Thank you!

MOM’s Mark Your Calendars! MOMS Group is on Tuesday, October 25 at

10:00-11:30 am in the East Room. All MOM’s ae welcome! Childcare is available

for kids. For more information contact Pastor Wendy or email

mlcommunitymoms@gmail.com

Tuesday, October 25 2:00 - 8:00 pm downstairs. Newcomers are welcome!

Call Teresa at 218-496-5735 or Glenda at 218-658-4593, with questions.

Monday, October 24 at 1:30 pm in the Library. A new Bible Study/DVD Series:

“The Armor of God: This Means War” by Priscilla Shirer. This is a study of Ephesians

6:10-20. All women are invited!

FYI

Thanksgiving Eve Service

Wednesday, November 23 at 6:30 pm

Children’s Christmas Program

Sunday, December 11 at 10:15 am Service

Christmas Eve (Note Time Change)

Saturday, December 24 at 4:00 & 6:00 pm

Christmas Day

Sunday, December 25 at 10:15 am –one service

New Years Day

Sunday, January 1 at 10:15 am –one service

Prayer Request Card

Today's’ date: _______________

Your Name (optional):

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What would you like us to pray for?

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May a Prayer Team member contact

you about this request? Yes ___

No ___

Would you like a staff member to

know of this request? Yes or No

Do you have a Praise or Answer to a

Prayer? _____________________

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Please tear off at the perforation,

fold and place in offering plate or

in the Prayer Request box located

in the back of the Sanctuary. All

requests are prayed for by the

Monday morning Prayer Team and

are kept confidential. Please give us

updates on your request!

Moose Lake Covenant Church

PO Box 445, 700 5th St., Moose Lake, MN 55767

Church Phone: 218-485-4800

Prayer Request Line: 218-485-8242

Sonshine Closet: 218-485-5758

Sonshine Furniture: 218-380-3968

C.E. Building: 218-485-4737

E-mail address: office@mooselakecovenant.com

Website: www.mooselakecovenant.com

Twitter: @mlcovenant

Pastor Rick Carlson

Pastor Wendy Sorvik

Those Serving Us Today

8:30 AM Service:

Ushers: Chuck & Shirley Eckman

Bob & Ginger Spiess

Nursery: Ann Jusczak

10:15 AM Service:

Ushers: Russell & Renee Peterson

and family

Nursery: Makaela & Chantel Peterson

Church Budget Report for 10-16-2016:

General Fund: $8,285.50 Year to Date: $337,683.76

Needed Weekly for Budget: $9,169.88

Needed Year to Date for Budget: $385,134.96

Attendance: 146

We appreciate your financial and prayer support!

A “Donate” Button (so you can give electronically) has

been added to the church web site at:

www.mooselakecovenant.com

Sermon Notes

October 23, 2016 John 6:25-40 (41-59) Pastor Rick

Information on “Homegrown Missionaries” is on the Welcome Desk

Annual Outreach Center

Spaghetti

Dinner

Friday, October 28, 2016 VFW 210 Arch Street, Cloquet

4:00-6:30 pm Cost : Adults $10 / Children 8 & under $5

Silent Auction and Raffles Takeout Available ~~ Call 218-428-3859 for takeout

Silent Auction items are needed, if you would like to

donate for the Silent Auction contact Sue Schwarzbauer

at 218-310-9594.