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 tam ily can get connected to others within the church and our community.

• Nursery is available for infants - 3 years old. • Assisted listening devices at the Welcome Center

SONGS OF PRAISE • Were You There~ • Cluist the L.o.d ;s Rison T odey

• Our God • You Are My K;ng

CHILDREN'S CHURCH <cnangod timssfc. Easter> Children ages 4 yrs- 2nd grade may go to room 100 at the 9:45 & 11:05 am SSMce.

OFFERING OUR GIFTS Before the Throne of God Above

TODAY'S MESSAGE The Resurrection: Wtlat if it Never Happened~ Mark 16: 1-3 by Past« John lsVahn

IN HIM WE HAVE REDEJ'.tPTION THROUGH HIS BLOOD, THE FORGIV~NESS OF SINS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RICHES OF GOD'S GRACE.

·EPIISIANS 1:7

A,t1 lbf.h, 6:00 I"" St. Hlghers join us for a free movie night of October Baby. In October Baby a college freshman's wo~d Is rocked when she learns that !he Is the adopted survivor of an attempted abortion. Meet us at Fat Daddy's for pizza at 6:00pm before the showing; b~ng $5.00 for the food.

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. ·coLLEGE PIZZA PARTY . A,t1 1!54-ft, 12:00 I"" If you're In college or a recent graduate, join us at church for pizza and pop as we get to know each other.lnvlte your frtendsl ~~.,.........,-~

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v..~ 2&.A-2m, 't.OO-II:+:5-Inviting all children to Sky! Where eve<ything

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is possible with God! {Mark 10:27) At SkY, far1h and imagination soar as kids discover that everjlhing is possible with God. Kids participate ir. memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchY

songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy treats, expelienc') electrifying Bible adventures. SkY is for kids age;; 3 112 to 5th grade graduates. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center or on!ine at WWN.alexandriacoveroant.org/vbs2012. l'ior-.III(' ....... W.....t....~-l).a..--..120.~

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The four white roses at the front of the Worship Center represent (4) lst-3rd grade children who recently gave their lives to Christ. k; their church tam ily, let 's pray for their spiritual development and praise God for the seeds He has planted.

• Mattie Scholten • Grace Bous

• Adriana Schmitz

SMI\J.~s., 4-:00-6:00 f"' (-k.W'OM~ I!AI.l of~) 7th-12t~ graders are invited for open gym time (4,"oo:S:30 pm) as well as food and discussion (5:30 pm) at the Y. FCA Camp scholarships are available for those who apply. L-o<.dl.•' #.o.l:) - Q. ... -1; ••• ? <Alii t-. tJ..,~ -320.1!1!5.0E>6'1.

Ap.-i ~~ T:00-10:00 f"' 7th-12th graders come for Teen Night; an open time at the Y followed by a music concert featuring four different bands. Please bring $2 if you choose to eat. L-o<.dl.•' #.o.l:) - Q. ... -1; ••• ? <Alii t-. tJ..,~ -320.8f!5.0E>6'1.

Can you help donate items to the Dresser Ministry? The Dresser Ministry exists to serve and aid parents by providing baby supplies. We are in need of the following items, please place in the dresser located in the hallway near the mail boxes. Baby wipes, hooded bath towels, bottles, brush/ combs, crib sheets, sippy cups, thermometers,

and baby toys. We also accept money to go towards new dressers. G-u-llo••? v..il ~ W-e•..-,l>lnM.• .!'c-.. tv\1•1•~ -320.1'6-3.!56!5'1.

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The church library is open and available to e~~eryone on Sunday Mornings. Library volunteers are ready to assist you from 9:15-9:45 am and 10:45-11:15 am. ~r ShfW.~ .. u..~

Nursery Supervisor position o~~ersees Sunday, Wednesday and special events nursery staffing needs. This is a part-time paid position with flexible hours. Applications are available at the church office. Accepting applications through April lOth.

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or Respite Volunteer with Elder Network (One hour a week commitment after training is complete) The Elder Network Peer Visitor Program is designed for Elders 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 tlol..n..M -'*I-Ilii ~"'- .... w.... ~ .120.16-3.'108-+

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¥1~-21~-J. This year's 2012 Northwest Conference Annual Meeting will be held at our Church. We also need a number of volunteers to help as ushers, nursery helpers, ~nanty, communny activity, host families. If Interested, please sl~p at the Weloome Center.

Ar.-ill~, b-...30 I"" Join us tor a two hour membership event at Pastor John's Home where he v.ill share the VlsiOf\ Mission and Yalues of 0<.1' church.

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can ftnd out more about the history of the church and how you can become a member. This Is a requirement for membership. Sign-up at the Welcome Center. 1 .. oliood30r w.4C:.....~t:o.t.... ~

A team from the communny and others from around the country are planning a mission trip to carretour, Haiti and you can rome help! The purpose of the trip Is to minister to kids at the local oq>hanage, at the church and the surrounding Hanlan oommunny. Take a leap of faith and see what God hasln store for you and the HaiUans you'll encounter! &..wM-r ~~~~o. w..~ ""Jo.to~o~~e,.oo~L .... ., .120.211.31.10.

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Sermon Notes - Mark 16 ~-l _- : Pastor John LeVahn - April 8 th, 2012

RE~ lJ ~&KC]JIGN ~'i"i'AI l II NL\Il:R I I AI'P l:NUJ ?

NEXT WEEK'S S£RM!Ii It's the Gospel; Stupid: True Children of the Gospel

by Pastor John Le Vah n

- - SUNOAYAPRJL8TH---------***EASTER SUNDAY***

8:25PM TRADITIONAL SERVICE 9:45PM CONTEMPORARY SERVICE •••NO PROMISELAND (GR 1-5)••• • ••NO JUNGLE <AGE 3-1()••• •••NO SR. HIGH CAft••• •••NO JOURNEY••• ***NO THE SWITCH (6TH GR.)••• 11:05 AM CONTEMPORARY SERVICE •••NO IMPACT (SR. HIGH)•••

- - MONDAY APRIL 9TH - - - - - - - -6:30 PM CELEBRATE RECOVERY • MINISTRY CENTER 6:30 PM SMALL GROUP LED IIY THE BJERKES - ROOM 116 ***NO C-GROUP AT WINKEL'S HOME••• ***NO COLLEGE & CAREER•••

-- TUESDAY APRIL 10TH --------9:00PM WOMEN'S PRAYER STUDY- ROOM 1308 6:30 PM CAN WE TALK? WOMEN'S STUDY- ROOM 130 8

-- WEDNESDAY APRIL 11TH 9:00AM KOFFEE & KARE • THE TRAVELER'S INN 5:30 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL· WORSHIP CENTER 6:25--8:00 PM AWANA • FELLOWSHIP CENTER 6:30-8:00 PM C-GROUP • LANGNER'S HOME 6:30-8:00 PM C-GROUP • VAAGENES' HOME 6:30-8:00 PM C-GROUP • CARLSON'S HOME 6:30-8:30 PM JR. HIGH nJUTH GROUP · MINISTRY CENTER

-- THURSDAY APRIL 12TH - - - - - - -

-- FRIDAY APRIL 13TH - - - - - - - -6:00AM MEN'S BIBLE STUDY· FELLOWSHIP CENTER 7:()().10:00 PM FCA TEEN NIGHT· THEY

- - SATURDAY APRIL 14TH - - - - - - -•••NO MIGHTY MEN OF PRAYER•••

PRAYER REQUESTS • Terry Ferguson • Ruth (AI icia

Capp's mother) • Sue Johnson • Gary (Ken

Steiger's friend) • Cassie (Sarah

Gess's Friend) • Leah (Sue

Norlien's granddaughter)

• Austin Kraft • David Pederson • Desi Hagen

(Ed & Sylvia Christopherson 's friend)

STAFF' · Johl'lleVahn . Senior P.tor TrinityOpp. £loewti...e Pa'lof

• Brad Burg • Katelyn Langner • Erika RodriQuez • Travis (Eliza • Jan Swanson Anderson's • Elroy (Lori friend)

Horn berger's • Roger-(Lynn father) Johnson's

• Betty Walberg father) • Kelly Buechler • Mark Fearing • Chuck (Carole

Ashenbrener Anderson's • DiAnn (Lori brother)

Horn berger's • Ann Hjelle sister) • Lonnie Hoi urn

• Mary Ellen (Tom • Justin Carlstrom Hayes friend) • Tyson Meissner

• Carol Cassell • Dolly J ibben

You can view the bulletin on I ine at alexandriacovenant.org/bulletin

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Andrew Peebo6t . Oi~tor of Sr. H ... Mini5try Julie Bernes. Oi~tor of Children's Mf1i5try Nancy Wdm . Oireetor of Worship Ministries. l-lo:len kn 'Negru:r . Oif't'dor of Cere Mini.slry Pwl Kusmak. S:ecility Speci"'i!t

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