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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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Staff
1505 Park Ave S., Park Rapids, MN 56470 www.faithbridgepr.org • [email protected]
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April 2018
Faithbridge Office [email protected]
“...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
PAGE 1
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
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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
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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.)
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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)
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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
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 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
4:30 PM Hispanic Fellowship-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
Homeschool use of Campus
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
7:30 AM Men’s Bible Study Menahga
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
Faith Student Ministries (FSM) Parents Time Out
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
4:30 PM Hispanic Fellowship-Fireside Rm
22 Come, Let Us Worship 23 24 25 26 27 28
Homeschool use of Campus
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
7:30 AM Men’s Bible Study Menahga
8:30 AM ReleaseTime (last) 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 1 PM Gym use 5:30-9 PM Gym use 6 PM Praise Team
9 AM-12 PM Gym use 7 PM Homeschool Play
4:30 PM Hispanic Fellowship-Fireside Rm
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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