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Interim Lead Pastor Ken Polley

Youth Pastor Phil Campbell

Senior Visitation Pastor David Cripe

Worship Coord/Sm. Groups Aaron Bradt

Support Staff

Bookkeeper/Secretary Nicole Simpson

IT/Ass’t Secretary Janna Phillippi

Connections Coordinator Lorelei Polley

Curriculum Coordinator Mary Paskvan

CE Preschool Coordinator Shana Gunn

Hospitality Coordinator Barbara Bumgardner

Compassion Coordinator Jan Henderson

Organist Jan Henderson

Custodian Jim Phillippi

Custodial Support Gary Parvi

Parish Nurses

Colleen Gartner

Helene Kahlstorf

Cathy Schmidgall

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“...believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that

by believing you may have life in His name.”

John 20:31

Table of Contents

Awana ........................................5

Birthdays & Anniversaries ... 15

Calendar ................................. 13

Camp Lebanon ....................... 20

Christian Education .......... 21,22

Community ....................... 12,27

Faith Family News .......... 1,11,16

Faith Force ..............................2

Faith Mission Circle ..............2

Forward in Faith .......................4

FSM ............................................5

Grief Support .......................... 24

Homeschool ............................ 19

Library ..................................... 25

Men’s Ministry ....................... 7,9

Mission Ministry .......................8

Missionaries .......................... 28

Military List ........................... 26

MOPS ....................................... 12

Parish Nurses ...................... 2,23

Prayer Ministry ..................... 26

Schedules .................................3

Women’s Ministry.............. 10,21

Word from the Word .................6

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FaithBytes Issue 4 April, 2018

FaithBytes is published monthly as

the official connection to what’s happening at Faithbridge.

Inclusion of some information does not necessarily indicate endorsement by Faithbridge.

SUBMISSION Deadline for the May 2018 issue is:

Monday, April 23rd

[email protected] 218-732-4522

Feedback is always welcome.

Faith Family News

Faithbridge Library is looking for another library worker.

Requirements: Enjoy books, some computer knowledge,

desire to help people. Each librarian usually works one

Sunday a month along with another librarian. If you are

interested and want to learn more, contact Joyce Killmer or stop in the

library and talk to us!

We are in need of Nursery Workers! Can you give one

hour every two months to care for our infants and tod-

dlers? This would allow parents to be able to sit

through a class or service without distractions.

Please contact Brenda at 732-1031 and tell her to add

you to the schedule. Your willingness to participate in this ministry will

be a blessing to you and to us.

All Church Information

Worship Schedule 8:15 AM Traditional Worship 9:00 AM Fellowship Time 9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages 10:45 AM Contemporary Worship Nursery is available for infants through age 3 at all services. Parents, Please Note: If your child is in the Gym, he/she must be supervised by you or a responsible adult at all times.

FAITH MISSIONARY CIRCLE

Faith Missionary Circle will

host the birthday party at

Heritage on Wednesday,

April 18th at 2:00 PM

in the main dining room.

All are welcome to join us

and have a fun time

celebrating with these folks.

FAITH FORCE SENIORS

Faith Force Seniors will

meet April 23rd in the Fellowship

Hall for our monthly meeting.

Our special guests will be Keith

and Lynette Butler. Keith will be

presenting "Homesteading in the

North Woods".

Please join us for a great time of

fellowship, good food and a Minne-

sota history lesson. Bring a dish or

two to share.

Thank you for your support of Sum-

mit Ministries Scholar-

ships as you purchase

the Roma Kawa coffees

and teas.

Come see us in the West Foyer for your monthly blood pressure

check on April 15th, 9:30 - 10:45 AM. Just one of the ways that we

Parish Nurses can serve you. Be sure to ask us about the other

ways that we can serve you in the Lord’s name.

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Apr. Library

1 Judy, Pauline

8 Brittany, Linda Sue

15 Rich, Joyce

22 Michelle, Connie

29 Judy, Pauline

8:15 AM Service 10:45 AM Service

April 1 Maninga LaMae J., Diane S.

D & R Anderson T & L Henry

April 8 S & C Kicker Varian H., Sarah G.

Susan B., Barb M. Pam K., Heidi S.

April 15 D & M Bakken J & A Hess

Lorelei P. Lynda S., Nikki J.

April 22 Ann C, Becky R. D & V Cripe

R & S Trottier D & S Gunn

April 29 Ann C., Becky R. Nancy W.

Luke C, Tyler G. Laura B., Susanna C.

Apr. Thursday Office Volunteers

5 Pam K., Becky R., Linda L.

12 Karla S., Diane S., Sandy B.

19 Lowell and Lorraine E., Janet S.

27 Sandy R., Char J., Mavis O.

Faith Schedules

Thank You Volunteers!

Nursery Check-In 8:00 AM 9:15 AM 10:30 AM

April 1 Brenda

Schwartz Brenda and Tim

Schwartz Easter Brunch

No nursery

Cora Henderson Susan Bearden

Nikki James

Wed. 4th

April 8 Amy Morris Bev Sleen Seth and Bethany

Holte Amy Morris

Abby M., Emily B.

Wed. 11th

April 15 Brenda

Schwartz Linda Downes Larry and Rilla May

Marie Hass Megan B., Crystal H.

Wed. 18th

Wed. 25th

April 22 Patti

Schrader Varian Halverson

Justin and Kali Mitteness

Barb Melheim Paige & Scout S.

April 29 Saliah Kako Teresa

Rockensock Anna Campbell Becky Anderson

Saliah Kako and Family

March: Contact Person: Cora Henderson 252-2652

Greeters

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Forward in Faith!

Forward in Faith!

God continues His good work at Faithbridge!

A question has been asked by many: “With high quality pastors

already at Faithbridge, why look elsewhere for a new lead pas-

tor?” Faithbridge is incredibly blessed! Our pastoral staff mem-

bers display godliness and excellence in their ministry.

Present pastors were given serious evaluation. Fit was a key con-

sideration - how do their skills, experience, and ministry passion

align with the priorities defined as important for the next lead

pastor? This question is key for all candidates. There was also

discussion on whether or not the defined priorities could be split

up among present staff members, allowing the needs to be met

through the combined gifts of the present team. Even though

the defined priorities are guidelines, not absolute boundaries,

leadership and the pastors themselves did not sense a significant

match or achievable configuration.

Availability was also a consideration – did any of the present pas-

toral staff see themselves as ready or willing to take on the lead

pastor role? No one felt God moving them toward serious con-

sideration of the lead pastor role.

Please pray specifically for the search advisory team and the dea-

con board as they complete the process of following up the can-

didate referrals received. If God does not call a new pastor from

these options, the search will be expanded nationwide in con-

junction with a placement firm.

Live BOLD! Display the presence of God in a vivid, vibrant, cou-

rageous, and supernatural manner!

Pastor Ken Polley

Awana - Bethany Holte

Awana - Micah Yliniemi

Awana - Bethany Holte

Awana - Micah Yliniemi

Most youth activities are announced on Facebook.

Look for FSMwired or Faith Student Ministries.

April 25th - Last Exhibition Night of the Year [Nerf Wars]

April 28th - Saturday in Wadena - Skit Guys

Pray for our FSM Mission Team as we make preparations for the Summer Mission to Canada, August 2018. We are grateful for your ongoing support.

Pick up one of our newsletters.

Find us on Facebook for weekly updates & changes.

Faith Student Ministries

Sunday, 8:30 AM - TRANSFER - Discipleship Series

Sunday, 9:30 AM - SERIAL We are studying “Forgotten God” -

reversing our tragic neglect of the Holy Spirit

Wednesday, 7 PM - YOUTH GROUP in FLC South Room (9th - 12th)

Wednesday, 7 PM - JR HI YOUTH in the Chapel weekly (7th-8th)

Last Wednesday of month - 7 PM - EXHIBITION NIGHT

AWANA NEWS

Three more Club Nights to finish your books and say all your verses!

April 4 - Club Night

April 11 - Club Night - Sparks Goofy Glasses Night/Cubbies Crazy Hat

April 18 - Last Night to say Sections/Verses

April 25 - T&T Store Night / Sparks Game Explosion Night

May 2 - 7 PM Awana Awards Night - Everyone invited!

FSM

Youth

Activity

Almost

70

Youth!!

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A word from the Word

Accepting our BOLD IDENTITY in Christ

Band of Brothers (Men’s Ministry) Event

Men’s Gym /Fellowship Day: On Saturday, March 24th, 30 men

attended including 7 from MN Adult and Teen Challenge. It was a

busy day of fun, food, fitness and fellowship from 9am till

3pm. Had homemade cinnamon rolls and coffee and fruit in the

morning and pulled pork sandwiches, cheesy hash browns, baked

beans, coleslaw and homemade cookies for lunch.

Activities included pickle ball, dodge

ball, swat, basketball, floor hockey,

corn hole toss, carpet ball, ping

pong and pool; Gideon Bible presen-

tation and distribution by Ron Jen-

sen and Doug Hanson; Man talks by

Ron James and Mark from Teen

Challenge. They shared about God’s

protection, grace and redemption in their lives, awesome remind-

ers that God does restore prodigals. We built some great bridges

with our visitors and are praying for them and also that they will be

at Men’s Advance at Camp Lebanon this coming weekend.

We are praying about another

event in October and hope to

see more of our men there,

along with Teen Challenge and

the Father Project.

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Faith Missions Ministry Team

The Missions Board was briefed by Amanda Lindquist

about her plans to serve with Reign Ministries in North

Africa later this summer. Please keep her in prayer as

she continues fund raising and preparing to go.

Bible Translators’ Retreat & Conference

David and Rita Blake are organizing a retreat and conference for a group of

about 25 workers from Wycliffe Bible Translators. It will be held July 23-

26 here in Park Rapids. David will serve as Coordinator of this group,

which includes people from 6 different countries, all focused on ministry in

Indonesia.

This group has not had a face-to-face meeting in over 10 years and look

forward to this great opportunity for fellowship, encouragement and plan-

ning together.

The Faithbridge Missions Ministry team will be hosting an event during this

time where the church can participate through meeting and eating a meal

together. (Exact date and time to be announced later.)

Band of Brothers (Men’s Ministry)

+ + + +

Men’s Sunday School Class: Man Cave at 9:30 am - Men’s Sunday School class is continuing “A Man and His Story” and

would love to have any men join as we seek to grow closer to God and

one another and become better husbands, men, dads and grandpas.

+ + + +

Planning Ahead! April 6 - 7. Men’s Advance Retreat at Camp Lebanon We are praying for more men to sign up for the Men’s Advance at

Camp Lebanon to hear Pastor Mark Henry speak about “The Man

Code”.

Don’t miss out on this great chance to be “all-in” for Jesus and build

some stronger relationships within our “Band of Brothers”. Both FBC

vans are reserved and we have a spot for you.

Go to www.camplebanon.org/advance to register and use discount

code: 2018PR5 at the end to get $5 off. Any questions and to get

more info and a ride; contact Alan Johnson at 218-538-6563 or 218-

640-0166.

Wives—Please encourage your men to attend Camp Lebanon (A Meet-

ing Place with God) as this event will help us be better men!

Pickleball Courts Last April, Men’s Ministry was able to bring Pickleball to our gym as an

outreach to our community. Since then,

almost 100 different people have partici-

pated; many from ages 18 to 86 and many

from outside our church family. We meet

on Thursdays from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

(15 -20 players) and on Tuesdays

from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (6-10 players)

with Ron Jensen facilitating. We have 3 nets and can play 12 at a

time. Any adults 18 and up are welcome to check it out or contact

Alan Johnson or Ron.

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Women’s Ministry

Ladies, Mark Your Calendars:

Game Night

Friday, April 13th, 6 PM

Fireside Room

Bring a table game, a friend, and a snack.

Or just come for a fun evening with the gals!

Detroit Lakes

SuLaine’s Antique Mall and Boys and Girls Club Thrift Store

Saturday, May 5th, leaving FBC at 9:30 AM

Shop from 10:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Lunch at LaBarista at 12:30 p.m. in Washington Square Mall “If you want to shop longer, bring your own van and shop ‘til you drop!”

Beth Moore Living Proof Simulcast -

Saturday, September 15, 2018

9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Faithbridge

Watch for more information and consider volunteering to help as

this event draws closer!

Thanks to Julie Henderson, Anna Campbell

and Alicia May, Kathy and Kim Johnson, Janna

Phillippi and each of you who signed up and

came to the Women's Brunch last month!

We are considering making this an annual event! Thanks for

making it a great morning. (see page 15 for pictures)

You Are Invited

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You Are Invited...

April 3rd - Mops Video - Your Family Plan, a

MOPS video about figuring out what activities

are important to your family and not just do-

ing what everyone else is doing.

April 17th - Tea & Testimony - a special guest will share her faith story -

come see who it is!

Fundraising Opportunity until April 17th

in Cooperation with Hafner’s Greenhouse.

You can buy a coupon for $20 for a 10 inch hanging bas-

ket. From about Mother's Day - June 15th you can go

and choose your own basket. MOPS keeps $9.50 from each basket - it is a

great opportunity to support your MOPS group and get a beautiful plant

in return! Contact Cora 252-2652 or Bethany 218-686-9464 to purchase a

coupon. We will be selling them until April 17th. Thanks!

MOPS and Moppets

Community Outreach Ministry

Helen’s Kitchen and Peter’s Table

Looking for a way to participate in some community outreaches? You could volunteer at these community meals. They serve on Tuesdays

from 5:30 - 6:00 PM. You can contact Liz at [email protected]

(Helen’s Kitchen) or Susan at 903-724-5606 (Peter’s Table). FACEBOOK: HELENSKITCHENPR WEBSITE: HELENSKITCHENPR.ORG

Serving Schedule:

Apr. 3 - Helen’s Kitchen - St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Apr. 10 - Helen’s Kitchen - Calvary Lutheran Church

Apr. 17 - Peter’s Table - St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Apr. 24- Helen’s Kitchen - Calvary Lutheran Church

For Dates, Locations and Menus,

check out our Website:

helenskitchenpr.org

Bridal Shower in

Honor of Katya Ahrendt

April 21st at Faithbridge

10:30 AM

They are registered at Zola.com, Macy’s and Target

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She will marry Kyle Reith on July 21, 2018

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Come, Let Us Worship 2 3 4 5 6 7

10:30-4 PM Fireside use 6 PM Volleyball

9 AM MOPS 9 AM Gym use 10:30-1:30 PM Gym use 1-8 PM Cubbies Rm use 4-6:30 PM Man Cave use

7:30 AM Men’s Bible Study Menahga

8:30 AM ReleaseTime 9:30 AM Fell. Hall use

6:55 PM AWANA

Faith Student Ministries (FSM) Parents Time Out

9 AM Gym use 9:30 AM Fell. Hall use 10 AM PR Ministerium 1 PM Gym use 5:30-9 PM Gym use 6 PM Praise Team

9 AM-12 PM Gym use

8 AM-4 PM Gym & Man Cave use

4:30 PM Hispanic Fellowship-Fireside Rm

8 Communion 9 10 11 12 13 14 3:30-5:30 PM Basketball

Homeschool use of Campus

9:30 AM Fell. Hall use 6 PM Volleyball 6 PM Finance Team Mtg 6 PM Trustee Brd Mtg 7 PM Deacon Brd Mtg

9 AM Gym use 10:30-1:30 PM Gym use 1-8 PM Cubbies Rm use 4-6:30 PM Man Cave use


8:30 AM ReleaseTime 9:30 AM Fell. Hall use 6:55 PM AWANA


9 AM Gym use 9:30 AM West SS use 9-1:30 PM Fell. Hall use 1 PM Gym use 5:30-9 PM Gym use 6 PM Praise Team

9 AM-12 PM Gym use 6 PM Women’s Game Night-Fireside Room

10:30 AM Ahrendt Bridal Shower-Fireside Rm


15 Come, Let Us Worship 16 17 18 19 20 21 9:30-10:45 AM BP Clinic

Quarterly Business Meeting during SS


9:30 AM Fell. Hall use 6 PM Volleyball

9 AM MOPS 9 AM Gym use 11 AM-7:30 PM Gym use

“Job Fair” 1-8 PM Cubbies Rm use 4-6:30 Man Cave use


8:30 AM ReleaseTime 9:30 AM Fell. Hall use

9:30 AM Staff Meeting 2:00 PM M Circle at Heritage 6:55 PM AWANA


9 AM Gym use 9:30 AM Fell. Hall use 1 PM Gym use 5:30-9 PM Gym use 6 PM Praise Team

9 AM-12 PM Gym use


22 Come, Let Us Worship 23 24 25 26 27 28


9:30 AM Fell. Hall use NOON Faith Force 6 PM Volleyball 7 PM Missions Team Mtg

9 AM Gym use 10:30-1:30 PM Gym use 1-8 PM Cubbies Rm use 4-6:30 Man Cave use


8:30 AM ReleaseTime (last) 9:30 AM Fell. Hall use 6:55 PM AWANA


9 AM Gym use 9:30 AM Fell. Hall use 1 PM Gym use 5:30-9 PM Gym use 6 PM Praise Team

9 AM-12 PM Gym use 7 PM Homeschool Play


29 Come, Let Us Worship 2:30 PM Homeschool Play

30 Homeschool use

of Campus 9:30 AM Fell. Hall use 2:30 PM Fireside use 6 PM Volleyball

April 2018 8:15 Sonrise Service 9:30 Easter Brunch 10:45 Worship Service

Father/Son - Camp Lebanon

Men’s Advance - Camp Lebanon

2018 Graduation

Ahrendt, Annalise

Ahrendt, Michaela

Baker, Joshua

Campbell, Tori

Gorder, Shaila

Gorder, Tyreece

Guida, Isaiah

Hagen, Isaac

Hallaway, Elizabeth

Kako, Danny

Lundsten, Scott

Ness, Adrian

Neuerburg, Nykia

Rockensock, Elizabeth

Schommer, Matthew

Schrader, Lydia

We are looking forward to honoring our

graduates on May 20th during the second

service.

An email and/or a snail mail questionnaire

will be sent within a couple of weeks to

our graduates. We like to include your picture, a couple of

paragraphs about you and Open House information in a book-

let that we make available on Mother’s Day to our congrega-

tion each year.

We would like to include the college graduates in the booklet

also. We need a name, the school they are graduating from

and what degree they are receiving. If you are graduating

from homeschool, and want to be included, we ask that you

contact us, also.

Parents, if you do not see your student’s name below or know

of an attendee that should be included, please contact Jan

Henderson at 218-732-4522 or email her at

[email protected]. We need the information

returned by APRIL 30.

Homeschool Play

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Camp Lebanon

This is OUR camp and help is needed. If you can volunteer a few

hours, camp would much appreciate it.

CE Appreciation Dinner

Chefs Kim & Kathy Johnson

Mayor & Mrs. Amos Allman

Maître de Garcon

Widow Pippinpopple The Mime

and

John Martin

Sissi Sweetwater and Guests

Cast of the Mysterious Benefactor

Thank you to Mary Paskvan and Shana Gunn for the wonderful evening given to

thank the Christian Education workers at Faithbridge Church. Their helpers

were Chefs: Kim and Kathy Johnson; Decorators: Larry and Barb Bumgardner

and Calvin Gunn; and the cast of “The Case of the Mysterious Benefactor.”

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Christian Education

Women’s Brunch

The Christian Education Team hosted the appreciation din-

ner theater, The Mysterious Benefactor, on March 9th

, as a way

of thanking all those involved in serving in Christian Education.

The French Café Flambe was the destination/theme of this

year’s appreciation dinner. As a delicious meal was enjoyed,

the mystery unfolded and people were challenged to solve who

the mysterious benefactor really was.

A big thank you to Pastor Phil for sharing the devotional,

Kathy & Kim Johnson for our delicious French fare, Barb

Bumgardner for helping decorate, Audra Hill for costumes and

decorations, and all the actors, actresses, mime, waiters and

waitresses.

Thanks to everyone who attended as this helped to make a

fun evening for all. Please contact Mary Paskvan or Shana Gunn,

if you are interested in serving in any capacity with the Christian

Education.

Good FoodGood FoodGood FoodGood Food

Sweet FellowshipSweet FellowshipSweet FellowshipSweet Fellowship

Beautiful SettingBeautiful SettingBeautiful SettingBeautiful Setting

Heartfelt Worship Heartfelt Worship Heartfelt Worship Heartfelt Worship

Poignant ThoughtsPoignant ThoughtsPoignant ThoughtsPoignant Thoughts

Great MemoriesGreat MemoriesGreat MemoriesGreat Memories

Thank you to those who planned and to those who attended.

Parish Nurses

A Healthy Body

1 Corinthians 6:19 “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy

Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your

own.”

Take a good look at yourself. What is your attitude about your body? How

concerned are you with healthy eating and regular exercise? These are impor-

tant questions that many believers never ask themselves. In fact, some may

separate the spiritual life from the physical life all together. However, this is

not the view that the Lord intended

God, who carefully crafted every one of us, places a high value on our bodies

(Psalm 139:13). The human form represents the masterpiece of creation and

God entrusted our bodies to our care. Just as with any other resource – such

as relationships or money – the Father expects wise stewardship from us.

Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians provides a clear picture of followers of

Christ mistreating their bodies. Many people in the church had been engaging

in various unacceptable practices, including gluttony, and sexual misconduct.

(1 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 11:21). Because of their low view of the physi-

cal body, they incorrectly regarded this behavior as completely separate from

their spiritual life. They believed they could do anything they wanted with

their bodies and still be considered “good Christians.”

In verse 16 of chapter 3, Paul declares, “Do you not know that you are a temple

of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16) The apos-

tle reminds us God’s Holy Spirit has come to live in the heart and life of every

believer.

If you have received Jesus Christ as Your Lord and Savior, then He has taken up

residence in your life. In effect, your body

has become a walking testimony. What is

your body saying about your relationship

with the heavenly Father?

Taken from www.intouch.org

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Grief Support Group

Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one.

GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support

group designed to help you rebuild your life

after losing a loved one.

We know it hurts, and we want to help.

Find comfort and support at GriefShare.

13 week seminar/support group starting on May 9th, 2018.

WEDNESDAYS May 9 - August 8, 2018

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

(No meeting on July 4)

FAITHBRIDGE CHURCH Fireside Room

(Please enter Door S1)

13-week Session: $20

Contact the Church Office for more info: 732-1404

New Dat

es

Library News

ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY – Coming in April

BOOKS

If I Live by Terri Blackstock – Book 3 in the If I Run series that many of you have been

waiting for! Casey Cox is still on the run after being indicted for murder. Dylan

Roberts, the investigator who once hunted her, is now her only hope. Will one life

have to be sacrificed to protect the other?

The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers. Rivers returns to her romance roots with this

unexpected and redemptive love story, a probing tale that reminds us that mercy

can shape even the most broken among us into an imperfect yet stunning master-

piece.

Beneath a Southern Sky by Deborah Raney. (Replacement book.) After her husband,

Nate, is reported killed in Colombia, missionary Daria Camfield returns to the

States to give birth to their daughter. Determined to move on, she marries veteri-

narian Cole Hunter. But then she receives startling news---Nate is alive! Will she

return to her first husband or stay with Cole, a man she cherishes?

Tell Me Everything – How to heal from the secrets you thought you could never

share by Marilyn Meberg. Guides you to the One who can be trusted with every-

thing. As a counselor, Marilyn knows how critical our emotional health is to a

good spiritual life. Relax and sip a cup of coffee with her as she offers advice and

encouragement to help you untie those nervous knots in your stomach. Please

note: The coffee stain on the back of the book is part of the cover design and not a

real coffee stain!

Fun Loving You – enjoying your marriage in the midst of the grind by Ted Cunning-

ham. Puts laughter, fun, and even spin-the-bottle back into marriage. After all,

life is hard. Marriage doesn’t have to be.

DVD

Four Building a Family Legacy DVDs by Dr. James Dobson: Bringing Up Boys, Bring-

ing Up Girls, Dare to Discipline, and The Strong-Willed Child. Each one hour long.

AUDIO CDs – listen while you drive:

My Final Word – Charles Colson – The issues you cannot ignore from the voice you

will not forget. Based on previously unpublished material written during the final

years of Chuck Colson’s life, high-lights twelve key issues for vital Christian Wit-

ness in the 21st

century. 7 compact discs. 7 hours : 28 minutes.

The Withering Western Worldview by Ravi Zacharias - Solomon once wrote that

there is nothing new under the sun. Despite the seemingly endless changes our

modern world produces, the truth of human existence is still very much the same:

we stand in need of a Savior. Ravi Zacharias affirms that in an ever-changing

world, the Gospel remains the same. Approximately one hour.

Witnessing to the Happy Pagan by Ravi Zacharias -There are many people who en-

gage in religious discussion because they feel as though there must be more to

life. But what about those who are actually quite content with disbelief, those

called happy thinking pagan? Approximately 30 minutes.

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• Wednesday Night Prayer at 7:00 PM in the Lower Room.

• Awana Prayer Time - Wed. 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary

• Prayer requests can be placed anonymously in the prayer box in the West Women’s restroom.

• Requests can be phoned/emailed to the Church Office or to the Com-passion Coordinator, Jan Henderson, who will forward them to the Prayer Group or Prayer Chain as you direct.

• Requests can also be given through the Connection Card.

• Prayer Warriors: A weekly prayer list, can be delivered to your FBC mailbox or emailed upon request.

Faith Prayer Ministry

Praying for Awana

Thanks for praying for these servicemen; for their safety and for the families:

Please inform the office if any of the above are out of the military now.

Josie/Ben Allison

Bethany Brown

Jason Boyer

Brian Evink

Orion Gray

Davita Heavener

Jeremy Hill

Jeff Krueger

Aaron Lemke

Sean McGaffey

Vince Newland

Jeff Phillips

Jim Sleesman

Amber/Nick Treziok

Ryan Vredenberg

Annalea/Nick Grundyson

We need your help: If the status of any of the following military personnel has changed,

please inform the office so we can update this list. Thank you!

Faith Military Connections

Thank you to the 50 plus people who agreed to ”adopt a

clubber for prayer.” Please continue to uphold the staff

and children – in these final 4 weeks of Awana. (V. Cripe)

Walton, Jim Wycliffe Former translator in Colombia, now consultant checking of Muinane

translation of OT Proverbs, and liaison for Achagua & Muinane lan-

guage projects.

• Pray for Colombian missionary Edgar Buenaventura and wife,

Clementina who are working with the Achagua people who live on

Colombia’s Eastern plains. Pray For their health and safety from

nature’s dangers in the jungle and along its’ rivers, and from human dangers

(terrorists.)

• Pray that they will make new contacts and find many hearts open to the gospel.

• “I give praise for my family, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren who

are celebrating new marriages.”

Bervig, Eric and Jennifer Haiti

Director of Operations (Eric) at Relapga Boarding School in Jérémie, Haiti.

• Pray for our new child sponsorship program and as always for

our 73 students and 10 staff members at the RELAPGA school

in Jeremie.

• Pray for our feeding program and food distribution outreach to

continue to grow and expand in scope. We have taken on the

added responsibility of Hunger No More (Eric is the new Direc-

tor) and connect that ministry's many meals with the Jeremie school children.

• Praise God for allowing us to continue to work in Jeremie.

Bjorklund, Phil and Mimi Cote d’Ivoire with WorldVenture

On-the-field training of young adults in preparation for future

mission ministry.

• Pray for our Journeyer, Bethany working as a teacher at a deaf

school in town. Pray that she will have an impact on her stu-

dents for Christ and not get discouraged.

• Pray as we share the Gospel with Jean (a young Muslim man)

working as a gardener for the campus.

• Pray for Phil and Mimi as they mentor young adults at the church they attend.

• Pray for Timothee and his wife as they seek God’s guidance for the future.

Blake, David and Rita Southeast Asia with Wycliffe Management of Bible translation programs.

• Pray for the Blakes and the Faithbridge Mission Team as they

plan a retreat and conference for 25 workers who serve as

and with translators in Indonesia. Much planning and prepa-

ration is needed to make it successful.

• Pray for more opportunities to share about their work in

churches that can become a prayer base for them.

• Praise that Anna will be home soon from England after her studies there.

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Childbirth Preparation

Classes designed for 7th - 9th month of Pregnancy

Wednesdays 6-9 PM May 2, 9, 16

$45 registration fee Registration Contact: Lisa 218-616-3345

Community Happenings

LISTINGS BELOW ARE COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS - NOT NECESSARILY ENDORSED PRC Baby Shower

April 21, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the

Northwoods Bank Community Room.

The Pregnancy Resource Center in Park

Rapids is having a Baby Shower and you are invited.

The shower will provide gifts and needs for all the new babies (boys and

girls) of PRC clients. If you would like join in refreshments and games, or

would like more information, please call PRC at (218) 732-5212.

If you would like to present a gift but cannot attend, watch for baby cribs in

businesses and churches around town where you can place a gift starting

the weekend of April 7/8. We are registered at Walmart, Target, & Amazon

under Pregnancy Resource Center (first name) Park Rapids (second name).

Headwaters Chapter of Let’s Go Fishing

Roast Pork Dinner

Friday, April 6th 4:30 - 7:30 pm

Park Rapids American Legion

All are welcome: $9.00 Adults

$5.00 Children 10 and under

Menu: Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Applesauce, Green Beans, Rolls, Bars

Proceeds will go toward the operation of the pontoon.

CLASSIC CHORALE SPRING CONCERT at St John’s Lutheran Church

Friday , April 20 at 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Hospital: Monthly Meetings in Conference Room

4/5 Grief Group: 1st Thursday - 2 - 3:30 PM

3/10 Living with Diabetes: 2nd Tuesday - 9 - 10 AM

4/19 Stroke Group: 3rd Thursday - 1:30 - 3:00 PM

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