This Week at ACV: Sunday - April 24 7:45 AM Worship Team Rehearsal 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Church Service 5:00 PM SCF High School Dance Team Banquet
Looking Ahead April 27 May 1 May 7 May 8 May 11
Awana Awards Night Last Sunday School Jump for Jesus project day Mother’s Day, Child Dedication Last Day of Youth Group
April 24, 2022
Monday - April 25 1:00 PM Women’s Bible Study
Next Sunday, May 1st, 2022
Tuesday - April 26 9:00 AM Women’s Prayer Group - WC
Greeters: 10:00 AM Service - Wally & Lynna Rider
Wednesday - April 27 6:45 PM Awana Awards Night 7:00 PM Youth Group - SC 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study - 3 Arrows Thursday - April 28 6:30 PM Worship Team Rehearsal Saturday - April 30 7:00 AM Men’s Group - CR WC-Worship Center CR-Conference Room SC-Student Center
GR-Great Room D-Classroom D C-Classroom C
Nursery: 9:00 AM Sunday School Robynn Proteaux, 10:00 AM Service Aria Madrigal & DeeAnn Naegelen Children’s Church: 10:00 AM Service - Sharon Barzcak, & Aly Cress
Stewardship Update Attendance for April 17, 2022
8:30 AM : 211 10:00 AM : 250
Giving for April 17, 2022:
Our Staff: Jeff Naegelen, Lead Pastor - jeff@stcroixalliance.com Chris Folkestad, Co-Lead Pastor - chris@stcroixalliance.com Charles Amoh, Pastor of Student Ministries - charles@stcroixalliance.com
General Fund Weekly Budget
$
11,104.00
General Fund Giving
$
11,458.01
Missions Giving
$
1,775.00
Year to Date Missions Giving
$
25,306.00
Last Year to Date Missions Giving
$
22,037.49
General Fund Budget (thru 38 wk)
$
421,952.00
General Fund Offerings (thru 38 wk)
$
425,528.51
Leanne Waterworth, Children’s Ministry Coordinator Thank you for your faithful generosity! At this time, we & Administrative Assistant encourage online giving, USPS mail or you may use the of ce@stcroixalliance.com boxes near the entrances to the Worship Center.
Alliance Church of the Valley | 1259 State Road 35, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-1100 | stcroixalliance.com | Alliance Church of the Valley
Welcome to Alliance Church of the Valley! We’re glad you’re here.
2022
9:00 AM Sunday School Koinonia Café Open
10:00 AM Worship Service Cry Room/Nursing Mother’s Room A glass enclosed
sound proof room is available at the back of the upper level of the worship center for parents with children or nursing mothers. It contains a direct audio feed from the sound booth.
Nursery: 10:00 AM Our well staffed nursery is available on the upper level across from the Worship Center doors for children who are infants to 36 months.
Children’s Church 10:00 AM
provides an age appropriate learning environment for our families in Classroom #3 on the lower level. Kids age 3 – 6 years old are welcome to participate.
SERMON Sunday, April 24, 2022 Text: John 20:24-30 Title: In Defense of Thomas Pastor: Chris Folkestad
Connecting with the Church Family
Connecting with the Community
Photo Project Help Do you like organizing photos? Are you a scrapbooker? The ACV 100th Anniversary Committee is looking for help with some projects. If you have a knack for these sort of tasks, contact Leanne in the office.
Open Arms exists to reach out, care for and strengthen our community by providing food, fellowship and encouragement in a loving and caring environment. It is the desire of ACV to bring back this important ministry. There are a variety of roles to fill in order for this to happen. Take a look at the sign up sheet at the Welcome Center for more information or contact Mary Stirrat or Cindee Anderson.
Prayer Chain ACV has a valuable ministry to pray for others. If you would like to be part of the prayer chain and receive requests via email, contact Leanne in the office. If you would like to submit something to be prayed for, you can email acvprayerchain@gmail.com. Prayer makes a difference! MASK’D with Prayer Group MASK’d - Meeting and Seeking Kingdom Direction. Our country needs prayer! Join us Sunday, May 1st at 9:15 AM in the Student Center to pray.
VISITORS -
We are so glad you’ve come this morning to seek the Lord Jesus Christ and worship Him together with us. Please take a moment to complete the Connection Card attached to this worship folder. After doing so, tear it off and bring it to the Information Center in the lobby to receive a complimentary gift bag and information about the ministries of our church.
Child Dedication At ACV we believe it is important to present our children before God, asking for His grace and wisdom for our children. If you would like to dedicate your child to the Lord, we will be having a dedication ceremony on Mother's Day, May 8th, during our service. If you are interested, or have questions, please contact one of our pastors.
Children’s Ministry Awana Next Wednesday, April 27th is Awana Award’s Night! Everyone is invited to attend this special evening of recognition. Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who made this year so fantastic! Sunday School: Our last gathering of Sunday School for the year is May 1st at 9:00 AM. It’s been a wonderful year of Bible education for all ages. We are so grateful for all of the teachers who served. Big Sandy Camp! Kids have the opportunity to grow in their faith in a natural, safe, Christian
Women’s Ministry
Jump for Jesus Hey Ladies! On Saturday, May 7th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, learn how to make jump ropes out of old T-shirts while making new friends. No special skills necessary. Just a desire to serve and have fun! Jump ropes are for Operation Christmas Child. Questions? Contact Lonnie Segelstrom @ 715-2226093 Widow’s Group The next gathering for our widow’s group is Thursday, May 12th at 10:00 AM at Our Place Café’ in St. Croix Falls. Contact Cindee Anderson if you have questions.
environment. Enjoy the lake, games, friends and so much more at Big Sandy in McGregor, MN! Register at
www.bigsandycamp.org. Scholarships are available. Contact Leanne for more information.
Vacation Bible School is coming to ACV this summer! Save the dates for the week of July 18-22. We are excited to present a week of Bible education, outreach, and offer ministry and serving opportunities for teens and adults of all ages. It’s going to be MONUMENTAL! More information coming soon!
Student Ministry
Youth Group Wednesday nights: 7:00 - 8:30 PM, All students 6-12th grade are invited to the Student Center for games, worship and teaching. The last night of youth group for the year will be May 11. Stay tuned for Summer calendar full of fun events and Bible studies! LIFE Fundraiser Wall We’re almost to our goal! Help us in this final push to send our students to the Life Conference this summer. 1. Take an envelope. 2. Fill it. 3. Place it in the offering box. 4. Pray for our students. Attention Graduating Seniors! Save the date for our special “Senior Sunday” on May 22, where we recognize all of the graduating students. If you would like your Open House information included in our church bulletin this spring, please submit it to Pastor