Prayer Requests
Place in the offering boxes near the Worship Center doors or at the Welcome Center.
Sunday - May 14th
8:45 AM Worship Team Rehearsal - WC
10:00 AM Sunday Service - WC
Tuesday - May 16th
9:00 AM Women’s Prayer Group - C
Wednesday - May 17th
7:00 PM Baccalaureate - Peace Lutheran
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study - D
Thursday - May 18th
11:30 AM J.O.Y. Group Lunch - GR
Saturday - May 20th
7:00 AM Men’s Group - CR
Looking Ahead
May 17th Baccalaureate
May 18th
J.O.Y. Group Lunch
May 20th Dinners Of Six
May 21st Graduation Sunday
June 14th Men’s Ministry BBQ
Next Sunday, May 21st, 2023
Greeters: Deb Brace & Eloise Baum
Nursery: Tammy & Hannah Wondra
Whitne Howard
Children’s Church: Liz Chalker & Addie Anderson
Stewardship Update
Attendance for
WC- Worship Center GR- Great Room
CR - Conference Room D- Classroom D
SC - Student Center C- Classroom C
5- Classroom 5
Comments:
Our Staff: Jeff Naegelen, Lead Pastor - jeff@stcroixalliance.com
Chris Folkestad, Co-Lead Pastor - chris@stcroixalliance.com
Brandi Hacken, Administrative Assistant - office@stcroixalliance.com
5/14/2023
Welcome to Alliance Church of the Valley!
We’re glad you’re here.
2023 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. Please arrive prior to the start of service.
Alliance Church of the Valley | 1259 State Road 35, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
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ACV:
This Week At
May 7th, 2023 Service: 224 Giving for May 7th, 2023: General Fund Weekly Budget $ 11,604.21 General Fund Giving $ 16,262.29 Missions Giving $ 450.00 Year to Date Missions Giving $ 22,094.00 Last Year to Date Mission Giving $ 27,776.00 General Fund Budget (thru 40 wk) $ 464,168.40 General Fund Offerings (thru 40 wk) $ 436,669.31
faithful generosity! At this time, we encourage online giving, USPS mail or you may use the boxes near the entrances to the Worship Center.
Thank you for your
Sermon Series: Happy Mothers Day
Sunday, May 14th, 2023
Text: Luke 11:27-28
Title: Blessed Are The Mothers
Pastor: Pastor Jeff Naegelen
Connecting with our Church Family Mothers Day
We are so appreciative that you are spending this special day with us. We want to say “Happy Mother’s Day!” to all the moms out there. If you are new or visiting the church today please take a moment to fill out the connection card and bring it to the Welcome Center for a complimentary gift bag.
Photo Booth
We have set up a fun photo op booth at the front of the church. Bring your family and cell, and take a beautiful picture.
New Members
Congratulations to Seth and Emily Sprowls as they are our newest members of the Alliance Church of the Valley.
Dinners Of Six
Back by popular demand! The Women’s Ministry will be doing another night of Dinners of Six on May 20th. There are signup sheets located at the Welcome Center or scan the QR code to register online. Last day to signup is May 17th.
Wednesday Night Study
M.A.S.K’d Prayer Meeting
Join us on Sunday, May 21st, at the Student Center from 9:159:45 am to pray for our nation. No special skills required, just a willing heart.
Joy Group Lunch
Just Older Youth (55+)May 18th will be the next get together and will be a catered event. On the menu this month will be Soup and Sandwiches. Free will donations will be used to cover expenses. Signup sheets are available at the Welcome Center.
Summer Men’s Groups
Calling all men! Our summer men’s groups are the perfect way to connect with other men from ACV and grow in your faith. Join a group of 4-6 guys for weekly Bible Study and fellowship. There are early morning and evening options!
Don’t miss out - signup today at the Welcome Center or at stcroixalliance.com/men
Grill Out & Axe Throwing
Calling All Creatives!
Get out your paints, crayons, markers, even your camera’s, we need YOU! We would like you to help create the image for the Sunday Bulletin throughout the summer. The theme is Summer at ACV” Please return all entries to Brandi’s desk by May 28th. Entry forms are at the Welcome Center.
Garden Helpers
We are looking for volunteers interested in helping keep the gardens beautiful. If you are interested in being one of the helpers this summer on the schedule rotation, please signup at the Welcome Center.
Connecting with the Community Baby Bottles
Youth Ministry
Summer Fun
To keep updated with all the summer activities please get a Youth Group Summer Calendar at the Welcome Center.
Baccalaureate
The community is invited to join in celebrating the graduates of St Croix Falls, Osceola, and Valley Christian School on May 17th at 7:00pm at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser.
Children’s Ministry
Vacation Bible School
VBS will be July 10th-14th.
Connection Card
Please sign, tear off, and place in the offering.
□ 1st time guest
□ 2nd time guest
□ 3rd time guest
□ Regular attender
□ Member
□ Visiting with family/friends
□ New Address/Phone #/Email
Name_______________________________
Address_____________________________ City/State____________________________
Zip__________Phone__________________
Email:_______________________________ Age Group
□ Jr./Sr. High □ 40-50’s
□ College, 18-24 □ 60-70’s
□ 20-30’s □ 80+
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.
Pastor Jeff Naegelen is leading a Wednesday night study. It’s a study called “Thriving in Babylon” a short study on the book of Daniel. We will be meeting Wednesday at 7:00 pm in classroom D. Everyone is welcome.
Attention all men! The ACV Men’s Ministry BBQ and Axe Throwing event is coming June 14th at Alliance Church of the Valley. Don’t miss your chance to show off your axe throwing skills and enjoy some delicious food off the grill! No axe throwing experience required :) Sign up at stcroixalliance.com/men
Options on 8 has started their Fill A Bottle Fundraiser. Remember to take a baby bottle on your way out, fill it with cash, check, change and return them by June 28th. The proceeds provide counseling, and programming to women and men facing unplanned pregnancy.
Open Arms Dinner
Our next Open Arms Dinner will be May 25th in the Great Room from 5:00-6:30 pm. If you would like to donate non-perishable food items for the giving table please bring them to the office. Thank You!
Registration is now live, visit stcroixalliance.com to register your child. The theme for this year is “Stellar.” VBS requires A LOT of volunteers to help strengthen all the kids relationship with Jesus. There are positions for all ages and abilities to help! If you are interested in volunteering with this amazing program please sign up at the Welcome Center.
Name(s) of children living at home and ages:
I d like information on…
□ How to begin a relationship with Christ
□ How to become a member
□ Youth Ministries
□ Children s Ministries
□ Small Groups (Life Group)
□ Interested in Baptism
□ Women s Bible Study
□ Men’s Ministries
□ Music Opportunities
□ I’d like to talk to a pastor
□ I’d like to subscribe to the newsletter
□ Volunteering in :______________
□ Other__________________________
5/14/23
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