Last updated 2008 April 13 -  1:30 p.m

Sudan Mission Project

The Orphan Grain Train inc., Minnesota South Division, is spearheading a project with Malakal Lutheran Church, Malakal, Sudan, Africa.

Projects are to: ship refurbished farm machinery for crop production, install a waterline for filtered water to the clinic and  equipment fencing.
 

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A New Study Group will start on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Bea & Leo's - and continue the first and third Wednesday of each month.

We will study "The Parables of Jesus" using the book and PowerPoint produced by Dr. Harry Wendt. Pastor Brutlag will be our leader and provide the books.

Please notify the Bea at the church office to get on the attendance roster if you are interested in participating.
 

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The Truth Project

Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. beginning April 5th.
Try it, you'll like it!
Attend the first session with no commitment at all.

Focus on the Family's DVD-based small group study designed to equip believers with a comprehensive Biblical worldview. Participants will be re-introduced to the truth claims of God. Twelve one-hour lessons discuss in detail God's design for living out the Christian worldview in daily life. It addresses the need to marry our actions with our core beliefs. What this curriculum does is nothing short of transformational.

"Given today's rampant relativism, it's more important than ever that believers demonstrate an unwavering commitment to absolute truth, and (this) is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Scripture's teaching on some of the most important issues of our time." James C. Dobson, Ph.D., Founder & Chairman, Focus on the Family

"I wholeheartedly commend a project such as The Truth Project. It is a project so worthy of its name and its intent. I hope and pay that many will ... take advantage of it. The content of a project like this is the best gift you can give your children and yourself." - Ravi Zacharias, Present of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries

A Biblical worldview can mean the difference between deeply knowing and living in God's truths or endlessly seeking significance through worldly values and pursuits. It means knowing that God has a plan for everything and by following these plans we can have life to its fullest. For more information, visit www.thetruthproject.org
 

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Thank You for the Meaningful Send-Off!

It will be a memory that we cherish for a long time! If you do email, I'd like to share an easy way for us to keep in touch across the miles - subscribe to our email list, gillardprayerletter.

    1) Subscribe tot he gillardprayerletter email list by visiting this link & following the instructions http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gillardprayerletter/
    2) or, just send and email to gillardprayerletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
    3) To leave the gillardprayerletter email list, you can send an email to gillardprayerletter-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
    4) Hardcopies of our prayer letter will also be available if you don't do email. I'm also working on a blog (best for photos and video) and will let you know when that's up and running.

  ~ Pastor Jake & Michelle
 

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2008 Garage Sales

This summer TFL is once again holding garage sales for it's neighbors.

We need volunteers to set up, sell, witness, and put away.

We welcome furniture, household items and appliances that are clean, useful, repaired and in good condition.

The sales will be held at the church's garage on Franklin & 13th Avenue.

The dates are June 7th, July 12 and August 2nd from 8am -4pm.

If you would like to help with this mission project, please call Jeanne at 612-870-9487. Thank you for any help you can give us.
 

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