This Week at ACV: Sunday - May 8 8:45 AM Worship Team Rehearsal 10:00 AM Church Service Monday - May 9 1:00 PM Women’s Bible Study Tuesday - May 10 9:00 AM Women’s Prayer Group - C 7:00 PM Elder Board Meeting
Looking Ahead May 10 May 11 May 12 May 18 May 22
Elder Board Meeting Last Day of Youth Group Widow’s Group Baccalaureate Service Graduation Sunday
May 8, 2022
Next Sunday, May 15th, 2022 Greeters: 10:00 AM Service - Terry & Vicki Pahl
Thursday - May 12 6:30 PM Worship Team Rehearsal
Nursery: 10:00 AM Service - Shara, Addie and Sawyer Anderson
Saturday - May 14 7:00 AM Men’s Group - CR
Children’s Church: 10:00 AM Service - Liz Chalker & Ella Anderson
WC-Worship Center CR-Conference Room SC-Student Center
GR-Great Room D-Classroom D C-Classroom C
Stewardship Update Attendance for May 1, 2022
10:00 AM : 225
Giving for May 1, 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
$
14,276.00
Missions Giving
$
475.00
Year to Date Missions Giving
$
26,311.00
Last Year to Date Missions Giving
$
24,677.49
General Fund Budget (thru 40 wk)
$
444,160.00
General Fund Offerings (thru 40 wk)
$
449,088.80
Leanne Waterworth, Children’s Ministry Coordinator Thank you for your faithful generosity! At this time, we encourage online giving, USPS mail or you may use the & Administrative Assistant boxes near the entrances to the Worship Center. of ce@stcroixalliance.com
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Welcome to Alliance Church of the Valley! We’re glad you’re here.
2022
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 Sermon Series: 50 Days of Discovery
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Text: Ephesians 1:18-23 Title: Seeing with Our Heart Pastor: Chris Folkestad
Connecting with the Church Family Child Dedication At ACV we believe it is important to present our children before God, asking for His grace and wisdom as we raise them. The following children will be dedicated to the Lord today: Auvianna Berg Jaxon Berg Selah Berg Kennedy Juvrud Clara Thompson Micah Thomson Caroline Thompson
Connecting with the Community 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.
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.
Connecting with the Nations
Trip to Israel Walk where Jesus walked and discover the Bible in a whole new way! A trip is being planned for February 6-15, 2023 to explore the Holy Land. If you have interest in
this life-changing life experience, contact Pastor Chris.
Sandy in McGregor, MN! Register at www.bigsandycamp.org. Scholarships are available. Contact Leanne for more information.
Women Ministry Women’s Widow’s Group Widow The next gathering for our widow group is Thursday, widow’s May 12th at 10:00 AM at Our Place Café’ Café in St. Croix Falls. Contact Cindee Anderson if you have questions.
Children Ministry Children’s
Mother’s Day Photo Booth! Mother Happy Mother’s Mother Day to ALL of the amazing women who care and love us. The Children’s Children Ministry is hosting a special opportunity for families to take pictures! The photo booth will be available before and after church service on Sunday, May 8th.
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 Big Sandy Camp! Kids have the opportunity to grow in their faith in a natural, safe, Christian environment. Enjoy the lake, games, friends and so much more at Big
Youth Group The last night of Wednesday night youth group for the year will be May 11. 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 Charles. Wednesday, May 18th at 7:00 PM is the Baccalaureate service hosted here at ACV. Summer Schedule There are event calendars available for the youth containing all of the fun things happening this summer in Student Ministries! You can find them at the Welcome Center. Make plans to join Pastor Charles and your friends for a summer Bible Study, Valley Fair or the canoe trip!