Gospel of Grace Fellowship: St Louis Park, Minnesota

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, Mar. 15

Annual Congregational Meeting. Our annual congregational meeting will be held today immediately following the worship service. All regular attenders are invited to stay for the presentation from our elders regarding church financials and other pertinent information. The meeting is estimated to take approx. 30 minutes.

Good Friday service (April 10) will not be held this year due to a conflict with our space availability. A Scripture and song packet which focuses upon Christ’s great sacrifice and the atoning work He accomplished on the cross will be provided on Mar. 29 for those who would like to gather in their homes to share in remembering what Christ has done for us.

Call to Worship readers are still needed for March and April. Please consider serving the body of Christ by selecting and reading Scripture during our musical worship. You may sign up for a date at the Information table in back and you will be contacted with additional details the week of your reading.

Wednesdays in the Word upcoming schedule (7-8pm):
March 18 Haggai
March 25 Zechariah

Expository Preaching Copies of the article entitled, The Art of Enjoying an Expository Sermon by Reagan Rose of Grace To You are available at the Information table.

Reminder that all sermons, Sunday School classes and Wed. evening classes are recorded and posted on GGF.church along with handouts. If you are unable to attend services the sermons and Sunday School classes are normally available by Monday evening or sooner. Also, online giving is available at the website or you may mail checks to our PO Box (see back of bulletin.) (We do not receive mail at the Rhode Island address so please only use the PO Box address.) Please contact the office or the elders if you have any additional questions as we navigate the inevitable changes and challenges in the coming weeks.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, Mar. 8

Heartfelt thanks to Skip Russell for the beautiful cross he made for the podium. Skip’s carpentry and design skills have truly blessed GGF with this gift!

Annual Congregational Meeting. Our annual congregational meeting is scheduled for next Sun., Mar. 15 immediately following the worship service. All regular attenders are invited to stay for the presentation from our elders regarding church financials and other pertinent information. The meeting is estimated to take approx. 30 minutes.

Call to Worship readers are needed for March and April. Please consider serving the body of Christ by selecting and reading Scripture during our musical worship. You may sign up for a date at the Information table in back and you will be contacted with additional details the week of your reading.

Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center would like to extend their gratitude to all who participated in the Bottles for Life fundraiser. So far, $1,125.71 has been raised by Gospel of Grace to help save the lives of the unborn. The overall total raised to-date is $43,242 (goal was $42,000), with more money coming in. Praise the Lord!

Wednesdays in the Word upcoming schedule (7-8pm):
March 11 Daniel
March 18 Haggai
March 25 Zechariah

Women’s Prayer will meet Sat., Mar. 14 from 10:00am – 11:30am at the Edina Library (Conference Room). If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Ruth Olean to be notified of any schedule changes that might occur.

Echo Zoe, a ministry founded and operated by Andy Olson, features an interview of Bob DeWaay on the Book of Ephesians for its Feb. podcast. You can listen online at www.echozoe.com/archives/6098.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, February 9

Amnion’s “Bottles for Life” Next Sun. Feb. 16 is the deadline to return your filled baby bottles to help support Amnion’s ministry. Please also return any baby bottles even if they are empty so Amnion can reuse them in the future. Thank you to all who have raised funds to help save lives!

Wednesdays in the Word upcoming schedule (7-8pm):
Feb. 12 Nahum
Feb. 19 Ezekiel - Part 1
Feb. 26 Ezekiel - Part 2

Women’s Prayer will meet Sat., Feb. 15 from 11am-12:30pm at the Edina Library (Conference Room). Please note that there is a different start time than normal due to room availability. RSVP if you plan to attend in case of cancellation.

Membership Applications For those who are interested in joining GGF as a member, information and applications are available at the Information table. You may also talk with any of the elders or contact the office to learn more. Deadline for turning in new applications is Sun., Mar. 1.

Echo Zoe, a ministry founded and operated by Andy Olson, features an interview of Bob DeWaay on the Book of Ephesians for its Feb. podcast. You can listen online at www.echozoe.com/archives/6098.

Thailand Missionaries Jeff and Irene Mellema (relatives of the Zeugs) will give a short presentation about their ministry work during the fellowship time (10-10:25am) on Sun., Feb. 23. They just finished their first 3-year term, during which they studied the Thai language as well as the science of linguistics. Upon their return to Thailand this May, they will be working towards their long-term goal of translating the Bible for an unreached minority people group who do not yet have the Bible in their language. As a church we want to be an encouragement to them, so please consider coming to meet them and learn more!

Save the Date: Our annual congregational meeting is scheduled for Sun., Mar. 15 immediately following the worship service. Additional details will be provided in early March.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, January 26

Fellowship Lunch will be held immediately following our worship service today. Everyone is invited to stay for a delicious lunch and time together as God’s family. (Gluten-free options are available.)

Men’s Fellowship Dinner All GGF men and young men are invited to a night of food, fellowship and prayer this Wed., Jan. 29 in the lower level of the church building from 6-8pm. Fellowship begins at 6pm with dinner at 6:30pm followed by praying together and additional fellowship until approx. 8:00. Sign up at the Information table is required by today!

Corporate Prayer will be held on Wed., Feb. 5 from 7-8pm. All congregants are invited to join in this means of grace.

Women’s Prayer will meet on Sat., Feb. 1 from 11:00am-12:30pm at the Edina Library (Conference Room).

Membership Applications For those who are interested in joining GGF as a member, information and applications are available at the Information table. You may also talk with any of the elders or contact the office to learn more.

Amnion’s “Bottles for Life” Empty baby bottles are available at the back of the sanctuary for you to take and fill with loose change, bills and checks and return by Sun., Feb. 16 to help support their ministry. Details are available at the ministry table.

Save the Date: Our annual congregational meeting is scheduled for Sun., Mar. 15 immediately following the worship service. Additional details will be provided in early March.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, January 12

Pro-Life Events: National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday is Jan. 19. Our church’s pro-life ministry has information at their ministry table regarding the following pro-life events:

Amnion Pregnancy Center Open House: Sun., Jan. 19 from 11am to 2pm.You are invited to tour the center, meet the staff and enjoy a free lunch at 13775 Nicollet Ave. S. in Burnsville.
Amnion’s “Bottles for Life” Empty baby bottles are available at the back of the sanctuary for you to take and fill with loose change, bills and checks and return to help support their ministry. Details are available at the ministry table.
March for Life Rally On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalized abortion on demand nationwide. Each year, pro-life Minnesotans mark the anniversary of Roe and Doe with the MCCL March for Life. This year’s rally is on Wed., Jan 22 at noon at the state Capitol.

Men’s Fellowship Dinner All GGF men and young men are invited to a night of food, fellowship and prayer on Wed., Jan. 29 at the church building from 6-8pm (please note the revised time!) Fellowship at 6pm with dinner at 6:30pm followed by praying together and additional fellowship until approx. 8:00. Please sign up at the Information table by Sun., Jan. 26 to attend!

Wednesdays in the Word meets from 7-8pm in the lower level of the building. Dana Burkinshaw has been teaching a survey of the entire Bible and will continue with the following books. Recordings of past classes can be found at our website: GGF.church.
-January 15 Lamentations/Obadiah
-January 22 Joel

Women’s Prayer will meet from 10:15-11:30am next Sat., Jan 18 at the Edina Library (Conference Room). If you would like to attend, please RSVP to be notified of any schedule changes that might occur: womensprayer@gospelofgracefellowship.org.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, January 5

Men’s Fellowship Dinner All GGF men and young men are invited to a night of food, fellowship and prayer on Wed., Jan. 29 at the church building. Dinner will start at 6:30pm and will be followed by praying together and fellowship until approx. 8:30. The meal will be provided, however sign-up is requested in order to plan for the food. Please sign up at the Information table if you would like to attend!

Wednesdays in the Word meets from 7-8pm in the lower level of the building. Dana Burkinshaw has been teaching a survey of the entire Bible and will continue with the following books. Recordings of past classes can be found at our website: GGF.church.
January 8 Jeremiah - Part 2
January 15 Lamentations/Obadiah
January 22 Joel

Women’s Prayer will meet from 10:15-11:30am next Sat., Jan. 11 at the Edina Library (Conference Room).

Call to Worship Readers are still needed for January and February. Please sign up for a date at the Information table.

Pro-Life Events: National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday is Jan. 19. Our church’s pro-life ministry has information at their ministry table regarding the following pro-life events:

Amnion Pregnancy Center Open House: Sun., Jan. 19 from 11am to 2pm.You are invited to tour the center, meet the staff and enjoy a free lunch at 13775 Nicollet Ave. S. in Burnsville.
Amnion’s “Bottles for Life” Empty baby bottles are available at the back of the sanctuary for you to take and fill with loose change, bills and checks and return to help support their ministry. Details are available at the ministry table.
March for Life Rally On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalized abortion on demand nationwide. Each year, pro-life Minnesotans mark the anniversary of Roe and Doe with the MCCL March for Life. This year’s rally is on Wed., Jan 22 at noon at the state Capitol.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, December 15

Call to Worship Readers are needed for January and February. All regular attenders are invited to participate in this part of our worship service! Please sign up for a date at the Information table and you will be contacted the week of your reading with additional information.

Holiday Schedule We will have a normal Sunday morning schedule on Dec. 22 and Dec. 29, and no additional services will be held over the Christmas week. Pastor Eric will be preaching a special Christmas sermon on Sun., Dec. 22 and we will also have our normal fellowship lunch on Sun., Dec. 29. Wednesday activities are cancelled for Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Critical Issues Commentary A new article entitled, Solitude, Silence and Stillness is available at the Information table. The article uses sound exegesis to refute those who misuse Jesus’ time in the wilderness to promote ancient, monastic spirituality. The idea of “nonconceptual prayer” is contrasted with biblical prayer which involves cognition of ideas, not an emptied mind. This article is a call for the church to wake up and see that false teachers are seducing people away from the faith “once for all handed down to the saints.”

End of year donations to qualify for the 2019 tax year, donations must be made in our Sun., Dec. 29 offering, or online through PayPal (see GGF.church) or by mail and postmarked by Dec. 31, 2019.

Weather Cancellations In case of inclement weather, service cancellation will be noted on our website (GGF.church) in the Announcements section (lower left) and our Facebook page. The church phone will also have a cancellation message by 7am Sunday mornings or by 3pm on weekdays for evening events.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, December 1

Ladies Tea of Glory Today is the final day to sign up! The Tea will be held next Sat., Dec. 7 from 1-3pm at the Edina Senior Center (lower level of the Edina Library). All GGF ladies and their guests are invited! Please remember to bring a ready-to-serve dessert or appetizer, a favorite teacup, and a Bible verse focusing upon God’s GLORY.

Security Team meeting will be held immediately after today’s service in the lower level. For those who have signed up to attend the meeting, or if you didn’t sign up but are willing to stay to learn more, please go downstairs immediately after the service and you will be directed to the meeting room. For follow up questions please contact Tim Palmquist.

Corporate Prayer will be held this Wed., Dec. 4 from 7-8pm. All congregants are invited to come together to pray and praise God and share in His Word.

December 11‒Habakkuk

December 18‒Jeremiah, Part 1

Holiday Schedule We will have a normal Sunday morning schedule on Dec. 22 and Dec. 29, and no additional services will be held over the Christmas week. Pastor Eric will be preaching a special Christmas sermon on Sun., Dec. 22 and we will also have our normal Fellowship Lunch on Sun., Dec. 29. Wednesday activities are cancelled for Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, November 17

Fellowship Lunch will be served next Sun., Nov. 24. If you would be willing to help with setup or cleanup, please let Christy know.

Active Member Verification Church members, please stop by the Information table during Nov. to initial the membership list acknowledging your regular attendance.

Church Membership For anyone who is interested in joining Gospel of Grace Fellowship as a member, applications and copies of our bylaws explaining membership are available at the Information table.

Pictorial Directories are updated and available at the Information table for all GGF congregants.

Ladies Tea of Glory will be held on Sat., Dec. 7 from 1-3pm at the Edina Senior Center (lower level of the Edina Library). All GGF ladies and their guests are invited! Pick up an invitation with details and register by Sun., Dec. 1 at the Tea table in the back of the sanctuary.

Security Team If you are a regular attender at GGF, please consider participating on the Security Team. Various roles are needed, from observation to activation. Tim Palmquist will hold a short meeting on Sun., Dec. 1 after the worship service to explain further and to organize the team. Please contact the office if you would be willing to attend the meeting to learn more.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, November 10

Active Member Verification Our church bylaws require active member verification twice per year. We will be conducting this verification during the month of November. Church members, please initial the membership list at the Information table to acknowledge your regular attendance.

November 13 Micah
November 20 Zephaniah

Ladies Tea of Glory will be held on Sat., Dec. 7 from 1-3pm at the Edina Senior Center (lower level of the Edina Library). All GGF ladies and their guests are invited! Register by Sun., Dec. 1 at the Tea table in the back of the sanctuary (seating is limited so sign up early!) Please also plan to bring a “glory” Bible verse, a favorite tea cup, and an appetizer to share (if you are able). For any questions, contact Nancy Moen or Jen Fisher.

Operation Christmas Child Today is the final day to drop off your filled shoeboxes at the Ministry table. Thank you to all who have participated. Let us pray for the children who will receive these gifts, that the Gospel of Jesus Christ will be life-changing for them! If you have any additional questions regarding the boxes, please contact Beth Harmon.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, October 20

Ministry Volunteers Needed!
▪ Setup and Cleanup helpers for Oct. 27 fellowship lunch.
▪ Information table host/hostess Welcome people to the service, provide assistance with table materials and answer questions. Serve once every 4-5 weeks arriving at 10:15am and staying until 12:15pm to put materials away. Training provided.
▪ Call to Worship readers for Nov. and Dec.

Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes will bring the good news of Christ Jesus and surprise gifts to children around the world. Fill your shoeboxes with suggested items and a donation of $9. Attach the label to indicate either boy or girl and check the age group. Please bring them to the Ministry table by Sun., Nov. 10. (After that date you will need to take them directly to the warehouse by Sun., Nov. 18.)

Mark Your Calendars! Our annual ladies tea, themed Tea of Glory, will be held on Sat., Dec. 7 from 1-3pm in Edina. All GGF ladies are invited to bring a friend to hear the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ and to celebrate the birth of the Savior. Details and signup will be available in November.

Wednesdays Nights in the Word Dana Burkinshaw teaches the Bible Survey series from 7-8pm in the lower level. The next class will be on Oct. 30 (Isaiah Part 2). There is no class on Oct. 23.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, September 29

Fellowship Lunch will be held today immediately following the worship service. Please plan to stay and enjoy some additional time as a church family!

Corporate Prayer will meet this Wed., Oct. 2 from 7-8pm in the lower level. All congregants are invited to attend to share in Scripture reading and prayers for our church body and other needs.

Operation Christmas Child is a Samaritan's Purse project which sends shoeboxes to bring the joy of Christ's birth to children around the world. Boxes are filled with items for the children and OCC inserts the Gospel message and mails the boxes to selected countries. Additional information is available at the Ministry table in back.

Church Potluck Picnic is coming up on Sat., Oct 12 at Richter Woods Park near Montgomery. Enjoy a fun afternoon of fellowship beginning at 2pm! Pick up a detailed flyer at the Information table or contact Greg or LuAnn Fredrickson for additional questions. Please sign up at the Information table for both food planning and to be contacted if there is a weather cancellation.

Wycliffe Bible Translation--GGF supports the work of Donna Evans who provides training for teams that translate the Bible into their local languages. She also develops translation aids that assist the teams in translating with accuracy and correct meaning. Donna will be available during the Fellowship Lunch today if you would be interested in learning more. During today’s offering you may make a special donation toward her ministry work by using the envelope inserted into your bulletin.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, September 15

Wycliffe Bible Translation Gospel of Grace Fellowship continues to support the work of a translation team in the Philippines. The team leader is currently in the U.S. and visiting supporting churches with an update on their ministry work and will be at GGF on Sun., Sep. 29 from 10-10:25 am (between Sunday School and worship service.) We will take a separate ministry offering for their work during the service.

Fellowship Lunches will begin again on Sun., Sep. 29 immediately following the worship service. Please plan to stay and enjoy some additional time as a church family!

Church Potluck Picnic will be held on Sat., Oct 12 at Richter Woods Park near Montgomery. Enjoy a fun afternoon of fellowship beginning at 2pm! Pick up a detailed flyer at the Information table or contact Greg or LuAnn Fredrickson for additional questions. Please sign up at the Information table for both food planning and to be contacted if there is a weather cancellation.

Biblical Hebrew language class begins today at 1:30pm and there is still room for additional students if you are interested! Props are also still needed and a list of items may be picked up at the Information table. In addition, those who wish to help support the class financially are encouraged to contact Adam Olean for additional information on how you can do this.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, September 8

Wednesdays in the Word
September 11 Jonah
September 18 Amos
September 25 Obadiah/Hosea

Women’s Prayer will meet from 10:15-11:30am next Sat., Sep. 14 at the Edina Library (Conference Room). All GGF ladies are invited to participate. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Ruth Olean to be notified of any schedule changes that might occur.

Church Potluck Picnic is now confirmed for Sat., Oct 12 at Richter Woods Park near Montgomery. Enjoy a fun afternoon of fellowship beginning at 2pm! Pick up a detailed flyer at the Information table or contact Greg or LuAnn Fredrickson for additional questions. Please sign up at the Information table for both food planning and to be contacted if there is a weather cancellation.

Biblical Hebrew course will begin next Sun., Sep. 15 from 1:30-3pm. The class will lay the foundations necessary to initially begin reading and listening to the Scriptures in Biblical Hebrew with immediate comprehension. A detailed flyer is available at the Information table and registration is required, as the class size is limited. Today is the final signup date to participate! Additional questions may be addressed to Adam Olean.

Props are still needed for the Hebrew language course and all congregants are invited to help support in this way. Please pick up a list of items that are needed at the Information table and bring items to church or arrange to deliver to Adam Olean.

Call to Worship Would you consider serving as a Scripture reader? Dates are available for next Sun. and Oct.. Please sign up at the Information table.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, August 25

Biblical Hebrew course will be offered by Adam Olean beginning Sep. 15. Classes will be held on Sunday afternoons and will lay the foundations necessary to initially begin reading and listening to the Scriptures in Biblical Hebrew with immediate comprehension. A detailed flyer is available at the Information table and registration is required, as the class size is limited, so please sign up as soon as possible!

Props are needed for the Hebrew language course and all congregants are invited to help support in this way. Please pick up a list of items that are needed at the Information table in back and bring items to church in the next weeks (see list for more information.)

Wednesdays Nights in the Word Dana Burkinshaw will teach the Bible Survey series from 7-8pm in the lower level on these upcoming Wednesday nights:
August 28 Ecclesiastes

Save the Date! Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center’s annual fundraising banquet is scheduled for the evening of Fri., Oct 25 in Lakeville. Amnion ministers to women and men facing an unplanned pregnancy by providing Christ-centered, life-saving services. If you are interested in attending the banquet, registration is now available. Please talk with Nancy Flicek or Judy Anderson for more information.

Ladies Tea of Glory, GGF’s annual holiday tea, is now in the works! Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Sat., Dec. 7. Additional information will be available in the coming weeks. If you would like to volunteer your help for the tea, please contact Nancy Moen or Nancy Amundson for more information on the needs.

Special Note Reminder that Pastor Eric is still needing to rest his vocal cords and so congregants are requested to limit any conversations for the time being and while he is receiving voice therapy. Thank you!

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, July 14

Critical Issues Commentary Copies of Bob DeWaay’s article entitled, True and False Unity (Issue 88) is available at the Information table. He will be referring to this in today’s sermon.

Women’s Prayer will meet from 10:15-11:30am this Sat., Jul. 20 at the Edina Library (Conference Room). If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Womens' Prayer to be notified of any schedule changes that might occur. Thank you to all of the women who so faithfully pray for our church family!

Wednesdays Nights in the Word Dana Burkinshaw will teach the Bible Survey series from 7-8pm on the following nights in July. Class is held in the lower level of the church building.
July 17 Psalms
July 24 Psalms

Baptism will be held (confirmed) on Sun., Aug. 11 immediately following the worship service. There is still opportunity for anyone wishing to be baptized to participate. Please see Pastor Eric or contact the office as soon as possible to discuss your interest. Also, all congregants are invited to attend this joyous occasion! The baptism will begin at approx. 1:00pm at Lake Johanna on the campus of the University of Northwestern, 3003 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville. Maps and directions will be provided at the Information table that morning.

Call to Worship readers are needed for August. Anyone with a desire to read a brief section of Scripture that focuses upon praise and worship may participate! Please sign up at the Information table or contact Christy in the office for available dates.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, June 23

Gospel of Grace Kids will be held this week with Bible teaching from the Answers in Genesis curriculum! Children ages 3-9 may go to the GGF Kids classroom in the lower level at the end of the offering.

Wednesdays Nights in the Word Dana Burkinshaw will teach on
2 Chronicles from 7-8pm, Wed., Jun. 26 and will continue the Bible Survey series on July 10, 17 and 24.

Call to Worship has been a part of Gospel of Grace Fellowship’s worship tradition from the very beginning of our church. It is a special moment when one of our congregants reads Scripture to set our hearts and minds upon thanking and praising the Lord directly from His word. If you would like to participate, please sign up for a date at the Information table, or contact Christy in the office. Guidelines are available for you to select your own reading or a reading can be provided for you.

Baptism If you have not been baptized as a believer and would like to learn more about taking this important step of faith, please contact Pastor Eric to discuss. An article entitled, “Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant and a Means of Grace” is also available at the Information table for anyone interested in a biblical viewpoint of baptism. We have set a tentative date of Sun., Aug. 11 after our church service in Roseville.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, June 16

Gospel of Grace Kids begins again this week with Bible teaching from the Answers in Genesis curriculum! Children ages 3-9 may go to the GGF Kids classroom in the lower level at the end of the offering.

Wednesdays Nights in the Word will continue to be held during the summer from 7-8pm. Dana Burkinshaw will teach the following classes in the Bible Survey series:
Jun. 19 - 1 Chronicles
Jun. 26 - 2 Chronicles

Women’s Prayer will meet this Sat., Jun. 22 from 10:15-11:30am at the Edina Library (Conference Room). If you plan to attend, please send an email to Women's Prayer to be notified of any schedule changes that might occur.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, June 9

Baptism If you have not been baptized as a believer and would like to learn more about taking this important step of faith, please contact Pastor Eric. An article by Pastor Eric entitled, “Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant and a Means of Grace” is also available at the Information table for anyone interested in a biblical viewpoint of baptism. If you are considering baptism, please contact the office or Pastor Eric this week so we are able to confirm scheduling.

Wednesdays Nights in the Word will continue to be held during the summer. Dana Burkinshaw will teach the following classes in the Bible Survey series:
June 12 - Book of Esther
Jun. 19 - 1 Chronicles
Jun. 26 - 2 Chronicles

Women’s Prayer will be meeting from 10:15-11:30am Sat., Jun. 22 at the Edina Library (Conference Room). If you plan to attend, please contact Women's Prayer here to be notified of any schedule changes that might occur. Thank you to all of the women who pray so faithfully for our church family!

The Tabernacle Experience exhibit is a full-scale replica of the original tabernacle from the time of Moses and will be at Wooddale’s Eden Prairie campus through Jun. 9. Cost is $6 per person (family max. of $20. You can learn more on Wooddale’s website (Wooddale.org)

Pro-Life Ministry Donations towards Amnion’s Walk for Life event goal of $42,000 may be made at amnionpc.org/friends through this Fri., Jun. 14. They also welcome year-round donations to support their ministry which provides both biblical and health assistance to women and men who otherwise might choose abortion.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, May 19

Fellowship Lunch will be held following the worship service next Sun., May 26. All are invited to stay and enjoy!

Pro-Life Ministry Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center's annual Walk for Life is scheduled for the morning of Sat., Jun. 1 at 9:30 am. Walkers raise donations to support Amnion, which exists to offer the hope of Jesus Christ to those impacted by an unplanned pregnancy. If you do not want to join the walk, you may still participate as a sponsor of our Gospel of Grace Fellowship walkersplease stop at the Ministry table in back to pledge your support or sign up to be a walker. You may also register or donate online at https://www.amnionpc.org/friends/

Wednesdays Nights in the Word Dana Burkinshaw will teach from the Book of Ruth this Wed., May 22 from 7-8pm. Classes will be held this summer as well (next month’s classes on June 12, 19 and 26.)

Corporate Prayer will continue through the summer months this year! It is held on the first Wed. from 7-8pm.

Active Member Verification Church members, please visit the Information table during May to initial the membership list and acknowledge your regular attendance. (Our bylaws require this active member verification twice per year.) For those who are interested in joining GGF as a member, applications are also available at the Information table.

Women's Bible Study is held on Thursdays from 1-3pm in Bloomington. If you are interested, please sign up at the Information table and you will be contacted with the specifics.

Baptism If you have not been baptized as a believer and would like to learn more about taking this important step of faith, please contact Pastor Eric. An article by Pastor Eric entitled, “Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant and a Means of Grace” is also available at the Information table for anyone interested in a biblical viewpoint of baptism. (Date in Aug. and location for the baptism will be provided when available.)

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, May 12

Pro-Life Ministry Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center's annual Walk for Life is scheduled for the morning of Sat., Jun. 1 at 9:30 am. Walkers raise donations to support Amnion, which exists to offer the hope of Jesus Christ to those impacted by an unplanned pregnancy. If you do not want to join the walk, you may still participate as a sponsor of our Gospel of Grace Fellowship walkers¾please stop at the Ministry table in back to pledge your support or sign up to be a walker. You may also register or donate online at https://www.amnionpc.org/friends/

Wednesdays Nights in the Word Dana Burkinshaw continues teaching a survey of the books of the Bible on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 7-8pm.
May 15 Deuteronomy
May 22 Ruth

Active Member Verification Church members, please visit the Information table during May to initial the membership list and acknowledge your regular attendance. (Our bylaws require this active member verification twice per year.) For those who are interested in joining GGF as a member, applications are also available at the Information table.

Women's Bible Study is held on Thursdays from 1-3pm in Bloomington. If you are interested, please sign up at the Information table and you will be contacted with the specifics.

CDs/DVDs of sermons and other classes are available by request at the Media table. If you would like a CD or DVD please sign up and your copy will be available the following week. Gospel of Grace Fellowship Sermons and Bible Studies are also recorded and posted each week on our website: GGF.church.

Baptism If you have not been baptized as a believer and would like to learn more about taking this important step of faith, please contact Pastor Eric. An article by Pastor Eric entitled, “Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant and a Means of Grace” is also available at the Information table for anyone interested in a biblical viewpoint of baptism. (Date in Aug. and location for the baptism will be provided when available.)

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, April 21

Church Bowling event will be held next Sat. Apr. 27 from 1:30-3:30pm at Flaherty’s Bowl in Arden Hills. Today is the final day to sign up to bowl (no cost) so that the correct number of lanes can be reserved. Non-bowlers are welcome to come for socializing, but do not need to sign up. Be sure to take a detailed flyer today as well or find the information on our website calendar.

Elder Affirmation Vote to re-affirm Pastor Eric as elder/pastor will be held immediately following the worship service on Sun., May 5. All Active Members of GGF are requested to be in attendance if possible to reach a quorum.

Women's Bible Study begins a new study in May and will be held on Thursdays from 1-3pm in Bloomington. If you are interested, please sign up at the Information table and you will be contacted with the specifics.

Fellowship Lunch will be held after our service next Sunday. All are invited to stay for a delicious lunch and fellowship.

Wednesdays Nights in the Word Dana Burkinshaw continues teaching a survey of the books of the Bible on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 7-8pm in the lower level. Coming up:
April 24 Ezra

Corporate Prayer will be held on Wed., May 1 from 7-8pm in the lower level classroom.

Security Team is looking for volunteers to be trained on our safety and security procedures and to assist with protection of our church body during services if needed. Please consider helping! To learn more, contact Tim Palmquist.

Pro-Life Ministry Mark your calendars for Amnion’s annual Walk for Life, Sat., June 1 at 9:30am in Burnsville. Additional information will be available in the coming weeks.

GGF Kids will not be held today but will begin with classes again in May! Praise God for those who are serving as teachers in this ministry.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, April 14

Good Friday service will be held this Fri., April 19 from 7-8pm in the sanctuary. The evening will focus upon Scriptures and songs reminding us of “Our Day of Atonement.” This is also a wonderful service to invite friends and family to hear the message of salvation found by faith in Jesus Christ and His atoning work on the cross. We will only be using the upper front doors to enter the building for this service. (Please do not enter through the lower level as Sar Shalom will be doing a Passover Seder in the fellowship hall.) Thank you!

Resurrection Sunday service next Sun., Apr. 26 will be held at our normal time and there will also be Sunday School at 9am. The sermon will focus upon the historical reality of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Please consider bringing family and friends who need to hear the Gospel message of salvation and eternal life. He is risen!

Church Bowling event will be held next Sat. Apr. 27 from 1:30-3:30pm at Flaherty’s Bowl in Arden Hills. Sign up by next Sun., Apr. 21 to bowl (bowling and shoe rental are provided at no cost!) A detailed flyer is available at the Information table so be sure to take one today.

Elder Affirmation Vote to re-affirm Pastor Eric as elder/pastor will be held immediately following the worship service on Sun., May 5. All Active Members of GGF are requested to be in attendance if possible to reach a quorum.

Women's Bible Study begins a new study on Thu., May 2 from
1-3pm in Bloomington. If you are interested, please sign up at the Information table and you will be contacted with the specifics.

Security Team is looking for volunteers to be trained on our safety and security procedures and to assist with protection of our church body during services if needed. Please consider helping! To learn more, contact Tim Palmquist..

Wednesdays Nights in the Word Dana Burkinshaw continues teaching a survey of the books of the Bible on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 7-8pm in the lower level. Coming up:
April 17 2 Kings
April 24 Ezra

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, Mar. 24

Women’s Prayer will meet at the Edina Library next Sat., Mar. 30 from 10-11:30a. All GGF women are invited to participate.

Fellowship Lunch will be provided next Sun., following our worship service. All are invited to stay for a hearty lunch and warm fellowship!

Gospel of Grace Kids is looking for a new Teacher! The Answers in Genesis curriculum and materials are provided, which makes the preparation and teaching very simplified. Team-teaching (alternating weeks) is also an option to allow teachers to regularly attend the worship service. Please contact any of the elders (see back of bulletin) if you would be interested in learning more. (GGF Kids will not be held until further notice.)

Critical Issues Commentary New article, True and False Sanctification, is available at the Information table. American Evangelicalism has been characterized by various special teachings, experiences, or revelations that claim to provide sanctification that ordinary Christians lack. This article provides a number of examples of such approaches and links to previous CIC articles that refute those teachings. God sanctifies believers in the same manner He saves them‒by grace through faith.

Wednesdays Nights in the Word Dana Burkinshaw continues teaching a survey of the books of the Bible on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 7-8pm in the lower level.
-Mar. 27 2 Samuel
-April 3 Corporate Prayer

Scripture Reader One additional reader is needed for Good Friday (April 19) evening service. Please contact one of the elders or Christy if you are willing to participate.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, Mar. 3

Corporate Prayer will be held this Wed., Mar. 6 from 7-8pm in the lower level. All are invited to join in prayer for the needs of our church family as well as other prayer requests.

Wednesdays Nights in the Word Dana Burkinshaw continues teaching a survey of the books of the Bible on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 7-8pm in the lower level.
▪ Mar. 13 Judges
▪ Mar. 20 1 Samuel
▪ Mar. 27 2 Samuel

Radio Interview Eric and Bob were interviewed on AM980 by Lee Michaels last Thu., Feb 28 regarding Bob’s republished book, The Emergent Church, Undefining Christianity. The recorded interview is online at AM980. It begins at approximately the 4 ½- minute mark.

Ministries below are in need of additional help. To learn more, please contact the ministry lead as noted.
▪ Give-a-Lift Coordinator. Provide rides for congregants who have had surgery, a temporary illness or other situations that keep them from participating at church. Contact Nancy Flicek.
▪ Nursery Coordinator. Schedule nursery volunteers, ensure policies and procedures are being followed, help in nursery as needed. Contact Steve Zipf.
▪ Security Team. Assist in providing security per established procedures on Sunday mornings. Contact Tim Palmquist.
▪ Scripture Reader. Select and read Call to Worship verses during Sunday service or participate in the Good Friday service. Contact Christy Weum.

Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, Feb. 24 (Service was cancelled)

Annual Congregational Meeting will be held next Sun., Mar. 3 immediately following the worship service. Elders will brief the congregation on the church’s financial status as well as other pertinent information. All GGF attenders are encouraged to attend.

Ministry Opportunities Several areas of ministry are in need of additional volunteers. To learn more, please contact the ministry lead as noted.

Give-a-Lift Coordinator. This ministry offers transportation to congregants who have had surgery, a temporary illness or other situations that keep them from participating at church. It also includes scheduling delivery of Comfort Meals to congregants at home due to an illness. (Contact Nancy Flicek.)

Nursery Coordinator. Schedule nursery volunteers, ensure policies and procedures are being followed, help in nursery as needed. (Contact Steve Zipf.)

Security Team. Assist in providing security per established procedures on Sunday mornings. Contact Tim Palmquist at 763-458-0855.

Scripture Reader. Select and read Call to Worship verses during Sunday service, participate in the Good Friday service as a Scripture reader, etc. (Contact Christy Weum.)