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Church Index AKELEY Akeley United Methodist Church................. 6 First Lutheran Church...................................... 8 Lighthouse of Hope Ministries ...................10 St. John’s Lutheran Church LCMS..............12 White Oak Bible Church...............................14

OSAGE Grace Community Church of Osage.........26

LAKE GEORGE Trinity Lutheran Church................................22

PARK RAPIDS Abide Vineyard Church.................................27 Assemblies Of God, Park Rapids................28 Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA...................29 Eastside Christian Church.............................30 Faithbridge Church........................................31 First Baptist Church........................................32 New Life Community Church......................33 Park Rapids Church of Christ.......................34 Riverside United Methodist Church...........35 St. Johns Lutheran Church............................36 St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church......37

LAKE ITASCA St. Catherine’s Catholic Church..................23

TWO INLETS St. Mary’s Catholic Parish.............................38

LAPORTE Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA....................24

WOLF LAKE Spruce Grove Apostolic Lutheran Church.............................................39

BAD MEDICINE LAKE Chapel Of The Good Creation....................16 DORSET First English Lutheran Church.......................18 HUBBARD Hubbard United Methodist Church...........20

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Akeley United Methodist Church Welcome to Akeley United Methodist Church Location: 2 blocks south of Highway 34/64 intersection Phone: 218-652-2572 Website: www.akeleyumc.org Email: johncc332@gmail.com Pastor: John Carpenter – 218 205-1381 On-line Streaming on Facebook Akeley United Methodist Church Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Live Akeley United Methodist Church. Our congregation brings people into a relationship with God by inviting, caring and reaching out as faithful followers of Christ.

The Akeley UMC congregation describes themselves as “small enough to know you but big enough to serve you!” We believe that the love and grace of God has been offered to all humanity through God’s Son, Jesus Christ. We also believe that in response to God’s love we are called to love one another by reaching new people and helping to heal a broken world. We believe that it is through a personal response to God’s gift of Jesus Christ that we become a part of God’s forever family, the church. We host a traditional service with traditional values. You are invited to come and discover how to know and grow in your relationship with God and others.

Those who may not have a faith community connection are invited to check us out and enjoy the folks and fellowship you will find at Akeley UMC! 6

We have a vibrant church family and are happy to be worshiping together on Sunday mornings. It would be great to have you join us and celebrate God’s mercy and love. Just like a puzzle, each member finds a place to fit-in at Akeley UMC and make a difference. Please join us as together we share in God’s glory.

A few of the activities and ways you can connect in 2022 are: - Worship and Celebration is every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

- Paul Bunyan Community Worship and gathering is on Sunday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m.

- Lunch Bunch social meets at various restaurants each month.

- Mens and women’s Wednesday fishing league begins on June 1 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

- The United Methodist Women meet the 2nd Monday of every month at 1:00 p.m.

- Jolly Jammers meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. for a great musical evening.

- There is an all-church fish fry on July 31 at 11:00 a.m.

- The Annual Corn and Meatball dinner is August 13 at 4:30 p.m.

- An all-church rummage sale is on Saturday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m.

- Annual Hunters Supper is on Saturday, November 5 at 4:30 p.m.

- An annual Cookie Walk is on Saturday, December 3 at 9:00 a.m.

- Christmas Eve worship is at 5:00 p.m.

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First Lutheran Church Location: Corner of Hwy 34 and Pleasant Avenue 10 Pleasant Avenue PO Box 98 Akeley, Minnesota 56433 Phone: 218-652-3335 Website: flcakeley.org Email: firstchurchl@arvig.net Pastor: Maribeth McGoven Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship following the service All are welcome at the Lord’s Table The Heartland Worship Band plays on the 3rd Sunday of the month Mission Statement Blessed with the Spirit’s Gifts; Growing in Christ’s Grace; Caring for God’s creation.”

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First Lutheran is a member congregation of the Northwestern MN Synod of the ELCA. As we grow in faith and life, we encourage one another to find peace and joy in the goodness of God and in response, to share God’s gifts with others.

First Lutheran Church welcomes you to experience the love of Christ in the midst of this community! We encourage you to join us as together we grow in faith, hope and joy!

We belong to God, are empowered by the Holy spirit, and gladly share the joy and peace we find in the Good News of Christ, which promises new life to the whole world.

We worship regularly to be renewed in faith and fed for our daily walk with God. We are strengthened for service to others through praying, singing, hearing God’s Word, sharing our stories, and studying together.

We have an active women’s group- First Lutheran Church Women (FLCW). Our activities include quilting, fundraising, annual rummage sale and service projects. All women are welcome!

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Lighthouse of Hope Ministries “YOUR WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET AND A LIGHT TO MY PATH.” PSALMS 119:105 Clinical Pastoral Counseling Services Location: 5127 Howard Lake Trail NW Akeley, MN 56433 Phone: 218-340-2433 (cell) Email: loh@unitelc.com Website: www.lighthouseofhopeministries.org Counselor: Rev. Dr. Judy Kay Johnson Counseling: Faith-based counseling for women who are in an abusive situation (physical, verbal or sexual) and its issues. Counseling committed to healing the wounded heart. Confidential, trained “listening ears,” along with prayer reveal insights from the Holy Spirit.

Intimate issues: Women’s counseling for those planning to marry or for those who are married. Designed to enrich marital intimacy and harmony as God intended.

Spiritual issues: Counseling for those who have spiritual barriers, fears and doubts to overcome. With prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit, they can walk out the destiny God has for their lives.

Couples Counseling: Rev. Dr. Judy Kay Johnson Rev. Stuart J. Johnson Pre-Marriage Counseling: Getting ready for the wedding can be an exciting time in a couple’s life, but what about preparing for marriage? How do we know when we’re ready for marriage? Pre-marriage counseling can help couples save their marriage before it starts.

Marriage Counseling: For couples who are in need of overcoming obstacles or who are struggling in their marriage relationship - leading to the marital harmony God intended.

Our Mission: To be a light in people’s lives by offering hope to the hopeless, comfort to the brokenhearted, peace to the distressed and trust to the fearful, through biblically-based counseling, prayer and other faith-based classes.

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Lighthouse at the Lake

Sunday Services Location: Moore Springs Resort on Howard Lake, 5127 Howard Lake Trail, Akeley. 3 miles east of Akeley on Hwy. 34. Turn onto Howard Lake Rd. (Co. Rd. 83). Follow the “T” and turn left. Follow lakeside approx. 2 miles to the “Y” or fork in the road, and stay right, lakeside.

Drive between two stone pillars and follow the private drive into the resort.

Phone: 218-340-2433 (cell) Pastors: Stuart & Judy Kay Johnson Worship Service: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Non-denominational Family Service beginning with praise and prayer.

A need for worship services at Howard Lake was voiced by summer tourists who visited Moore Springs. The worship times, provide a way for visitors and neighbors alike, to turn their hearts to God at a lake setting.

The worship service is non-traditional in style, with a contemporary flavor. The Bible is our text, in which we believe God reveals his love and plan for his children through Jesus Christ and his Word.

The mission of Lighthouse at the Lake is to share the love of Jesus with the surrounding community, that all may hear the saving good news of the gospel and have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church LCMS Location: 110 Pleasant Ave. SE, Akeley MN 56433 (1 block South of Hwy. 34 on Carroll Street) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 160, Akeley MN 56433 Facebook: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Akeley MN Phone: 218-652-3379 Our Mission is to welcome you to share in the Good News of Christ and His love for all of us. Our prayer is that you will experience a warm and inviting atmosphere of Christian love and hope.

We also encourage tuning in to “The Lutheran Hour” on Sundays: 870 AM at 8:30 a.m.; 102.7 FM at 5:00 p.m.

Opportunities for Worship: Worship service every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. with Communion on the first, third, and fifth Sundays. Children are nurtured through “time with the Pastor and a puppet named Zacchaeus.” Fellowship after service is hosted by families of St. John’s. Sunday School is also available from September thru May. Vacation Bible School is also offered during the summer.

Mid-week service is also added during Advent and Lent. Bible Study Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.

The above schedule will be adjusted according to the guidelines permitted by the State of Minnesota. Please follow the guidelines posted within the church, and respect the social distancing, masks, hand sanitizing, and

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other guidelines as they are being updated for our health and safety.

New Opportunities to Stay in Touch With God: A Daily Devotion on Your Phone: 218-652-5555 A Daily Devotion on Facebook: StJohn’sLutheranChurchAkeley DVD’s are available for each worship service God bless our native land!

Firm may she ever stand Thro’ storm and night!

When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of wind and wave, Do Thou, our country save

By Thy great might.

For her our prayer shall rise To God above the skies; On Him we wait.

Thou who art ever nigh, Guarding with watchful eye.

To Thee aloud we cry, God save the state! (public domain)

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White Oak Bible Church Location: 7 miles South of Akeley on Highway 64 Mailing Address: 30908 170th St., Akeley, MN 56433 Church: 218-652-3848 Pastor: Jake Nelson 218-591-5957 Website: www.whiteoakbiblechurch.com Email: jake_nelson31@yahoo.com SUNDAY SERVICES: Adult Sunday School: year round at 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.

Mission Statement: Equipping the saints and reaching the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ--to the glory of God. Pancake Breakfast: 1st Sunday of every month: 8:30-9:30 a.m.

What to Expect on Sundays Here at White Oak, we believe and teach the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ: that Jesus lived a sinless life, died an atoning death on the cross for the sins of His people, rose again from the dead victorious over sin, ascended into heaven in triumph, is seated at the right hand of the Father, has all authority in heaven and earth, is conquering the nations to Himself as we speak, and will continue to do so till the knowledge of the Lord covers the earth like the waters cover the sea.

We believe and teach that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, according to the Scriptures alone, to the glory of God alone.

-We preach theologically reformed, expository sermons through entire books of the Bible (chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse). Whatever 14

passage we’re looking at, we examine the historical and literary context, and then apply it to our lives today.

-We sing Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs unto the praise of God. Our desire is to be theologically rich and gospel-focused in our worship.

-We fellowship with one another before and after the service--stirring one another on to love and good works. We also have a pancake breakfast before the service on the first Sunday of the month, and a potluck lunch after the service on the third Sunday of the month. We believe that sharing meals with one another is a means that God uses to cultivate comradery with one another.

-We observe communion after the service on the first Sunday of every month. Though this consists of one small sip, and one small bite, it is a feast for our souls and a genuine blessing in our sanctification when done in faith and “in remembrance of Him” --the Lord Jesus.

-Our services are fully family-integrated (children stay in the service from start to finish).

As a church, we believe it is Scriptural for entire families to worship the Lord together. With that said, be rest assured, there is much grace for fidgety children. Also, we have a fellowship hall (with audio speaker) available if children need to be taken out of the service for a time.

Through all this, our desire is to worship God with reverence and to bring glory to Jesus Christ. If you are able to join us this Sunday, it would be our joy to worship the Lord with you.

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Bad Medicine Lake

Chapel Of The Good Creation Location: 17 miles North of Park Rapids on Hwy. 71. Left on Hwy 113 for 11 miles. Left on East Bad Medicine Road 2 miles to Bad Medicine Resort & Campground Non-Denominational Services Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Sundays (when possible, call to verify dates) Services Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend Phone: 218-573-3790 Website: www.badmedicineresort.com A need for summer church services on Bad Medicine Lake began in the 1960s, when our lake became a growing community. These summer church services at Bad Medicine Lake were originated by Rev. Oscar Anderson, president of Augsburg College in Minneapolis from 1963 to 1980. In 1963, at the suggestion of a neighbor, Oscar held a church service at his cabin on Bad Medicine Lake. The idea proved popular, and for the first years, services were held on a rotating basis at cabins around the lakeshore. However, as attendance grew, space and parking became a problem. Bad Medicine Resort had the parking facilities and docks for the boats. We first met on the lakeshore of the resort in 1972-73. Then Don and Carolyn Tschudi built a large hall at their resort, and services were moved indoors. Our congre-

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gation grew and grew, as ministers also came to our lake and built homes here. Pastor Oscar Anderson gave our chapel its name, Chapel of the Good Creation.

Every summer, on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. *(when possible, call to verify dates) from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. services are held at the Chapel of the Good Creation at Bad Medicine Resort.

Services are nondenominational, but reflect the largely Scandinavian Lutheran background of this region. The Chapel of the Good Creation has no regular pastor and depends upon our local ministers and lake residents to donate their time to conduct services. At the end of each service, local residents take turns hosting a coffee time. As in the parable of the “Loaves and Fishes,” more than enough cookies and bars always seem to appear to accompany coffee, soft drinks and socializing.

The Chapel is hosted by Don Tschudi and Helen Holmer. The Chapel is now incorporated with a nonprofit status. We are blessed with many retired ministers and resident speakers taking turns leading the services.

Bad Medicine Resort is celebrating over 60 years of ownership.

All services are open to the public and visitors are always welcome.

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First English Lutheran Church of Dorset (Missouri Synod)

What is TRUTH? As we search for “truth” more often these days, a reminder that Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

(John 14:6).

First English Lutheran Church also known as the “Little Stone Church of Dorset” was built in 1936. Congregational members brought field stones to form “living stones” built into a spiritual House of God. “You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor.” (1 Peter 2:4).

We are a Confessional Lutheran Church, which means: • We believe the Bible is the inspired and inerrant Word of God, completely holy and free from error; • We believe scripture interprets scripture as we learn God’s Word; • We believe what scripture teaches of who we are as fallen human beings; • We believe every person is conceived and born in sin; • We believe because of sin, we are baptized into Christ through His death and resurrection; • We believe in the six day creation and the order of creation; • We believe God’s true body and blood are present in the Holy Sacrament for the forgiveness of sin and the strengthening of our faith; • We believe when our Lord Jesus Christ says to repent, He wills our entire life as Christians to be one of repentance.

We therefore believe God’s Word actually • does what it says; when we hear his Word, when His Gospel’s promises are delivered, we know the Lord is working through us, delivering His Gifts, forgiving us and giving us eternal life.

We teach the Word of God in all its truth and purity in order that all may live fuller and godly lives. We seek to bring God’s Word to all people so they may share His grace, the gifts of forgiveness and eternal life.

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You are cordially invited to worship with us at First English Lutheran Church of Dorset. Come and grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Address:

Phone: Email: Website: Pastor:

20252 State 226 Park Rapids, MN 56470 218-732-9466 information@dorsetlutheran.org www.dorsetlutheran.org Reverend Dr. Chris Davis

Worship Services: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School Bible Studies: Adult Morning Bible Study group Adult Evening Bible Study group Book Club & Study group Confirmation Classes Student Release Time Classes (Park Rapids/ Nevis) Vacation Bible School Activities: Active Christian Teens (ACT) Lutheran Women Missionary League (LWML) Mary/Dorcas Circle Men’s Club Quilting Bee

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Hubbard

Hubbard United Methodist Church See our website for updates on Services and Activities ADDRESS: 12150 Broadway Road Park Rapids, MN 56470 218-732-0224 EMAIL: hubbardumc@unitelc.com WEBSITE: www.hubbardumc.org PASTOR: Pastor Lauren Hauger SCHEDULE OF SERVICES: Sundays Service - 9:00 a.m.

ACTIVITIES: • United Women in Faith - first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.

• Men’s Breakfast - 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m.

• Golf Outing - 4th Wednesday, June – September.

• Biking Fellowship - Mondays 3:45 p.m. and Fridays 8:45 a.m. during the summer.

Call church for more information.

• Threads of Love Quilters - Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sept.-May. Call church for more information.

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ABOUT HUBBARD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Hubbard United Methodist Church is a growing, inclusive, welcoming Christ-centered community of faith that makes a joyful noise to the Lord and serves the Lord with gladness.

Our church embodies a spirit of warm welcome to all who enter its doors and is blessed to be a diverse faith community. On any given Sunday, you can find people of many different denominations all worshiping together as brothers and sisters in Christ. Each Sunday morning the pastor and parishioners greet members, friends and newcomers with joy and the refrain, “It’s a great day on the Hubbard Prairie” is often heard during this greeting time.

Members of the church live their faith by displaying enthusiasm, encouragement, generosity and concern for others in fellowship activities, community involvement, mission support, and worship. We support several local missions, as well as raising money to provide water wells in Africa and other ministries too numerous to name here. This vitality warms the winter months and blossoms during the spring and summer as members, friends and visitors return to expand our congregation on Sunday mornings.

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Lake George

Trinity Lutheran Church Location: 37115 Highway 71 Lake George, MN Phone: 218-266-3330 Pastor: Philip Houser Sunday Service: Divine Service: 9:00 a.m. (coffee fellowship following worship) Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Nestled in the pines of Lake George sits a quiet, country church. In 1948, a small group of dedicated souls joined together to form Trinity Lutheran Church. Strong in spirit and grounded in Scripture, we are members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. We are located right on Highway 71, near the west end of Lake George.

Since our beginning, several pastors have served us with their knowledge and inspiration from the Word of God. Pastor Philip Houser is currently serving our parish. Our parish participates in numerous benefits for local folks with various needs each year. We are also involved in a mission project in Haiti where a church, a school and a medical clinic are being built.

Some of our families have “adopted” Haitian

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students and are paying for their schooling.

Our ladies actively participate in the Lutheran Woman’s Missionary League by making quilts and are involved in many other activities. Each fall our annual “Hunters Supper” attracts many locals and visitors alike to a home-cooked turkey dinner.

We believe it is the will of our Lord Jesus Christ that His disciples should preach the Gospel to the whole world; that Christ’s mission for His church might be carried out according to His will; and that Christians unite in worship, practice fellowship with one another, witness to all men, help each other to grow in the Word and see the needs of all men in Christian love.

The Christian family is alive and flourishing in our congregation. We extend an invitation to join us each Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. for Divine Service. We especially look forward to meeting and welcoming folks vacationing in our area. A coffee/roll fellowship time follows the Sunday morning service. During the school year, Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m. with a time of lessons and songs.

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Location: Hwy. 200 & Co. Rd. 2.

North Entrance Itasca State Park Mailing Address: 15831 Wilderness Drive, Lake Itasca, MN 56470 Phone: 218-266-3604 Priests: Visiting vacationing priests Sunday Mass Schedule: 9:00 a.m. Memorial Day thru Labor Day

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St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

The volunteers of St. Catherine’s welcome and appreciate your assistance and support of our program. However you choose to assist us, be it physically, prayerfully, finding priests or financially, we thank you.

St. Catherine’s Catholic Church is located adjacent to Itasca State Park’s north entrance near the Mississippi Headwaters and it stands as a symbol of Christianity in the area.

Constructed by Father Fraling in 1941, using recycled materials, its unique, stucco exterior and distinctive, green steeple appear stately against the towering pines. The interior stucco, with ornate stenciling in natural berry colors, creates a beautiful place for worship.

The acoustics within the church are exceptional.

The church closed in 1997, due to lack of priests. In 1999, a small local volunteer group developed a program to provide a nearly free vacation including housing with internet and cable TV, bicycles and access to Itasca State Park in exchange for celebrating Sunday Mass.

Beginning in 2000, we have successfully filled Sundays with vacationing priests from throughout the U.S. They, along with all our visiting parishioners, have enjoyed the many delightful experiences of Itasca State Park.

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Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA Location: 1 block north of Main Street in Laporte 150 2nd Street NE Laporte MN 56461 Phone: 218-224-2417 Facebook: Trinity Lutheran Church - Laporte MN YouTube Channel: T rinity Lutheran Church Laporte MN Email: tlchurch@paulbunyan.net Pastor: Rev. René L. Mehlberg Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran is a community of God’s people called together by the Holy Spirit. As people of faith who know Christ, we seek to make Christ known to the world.

Trinity Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), located in Laporte. Sunday mornings include 9:30 a.m. choir practice (open to all who wish to sing) with worship at 10:00 a.m. Coffee, treats, and fellowship follow every worship service. Communion is celebrated the 1st and 3rd Sundays.

Online worship is on Trinity’s YouTube channel, available Saturday evenings at 5:00 p.m. if you aren’t able to join us in-person.

Centennial Celebration July 16 & 17 Trinity celebrates 101 years as a congregation July 16 and 17. Saturday, July 16 will be an “Evening of Entertainment” as a thank-you and opportunity for the community to gather and celebrate!

Time is 7:00-9:00 p.m. for musical entertainment. Doors opening at 6:30 for people to begin enjoying ice cream treats, fellowship, and looking at Trinity history. Sunday, July 17 will be festival worship at 10:00 a.m. with a catered 24

lunch and program to follow. All are welcomed!

Food ministry is very important for Trinity.

The Laporte Community Food Shelf is located at Trinity. It is open 5:00-6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays; closed the 5th Tuesdays of the month.

Trinity is also the host congregation for Ruby’s Pop Up Pantry - Laporte the 4th Wednesday of the month. It is a drive-through distribution taking place at the Laporte School Bus Garage from 4:30-6:00 p.m., unless bundles are sold out. Find out more at Ruby’s Pantry-Laporte on Facebook.

Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. is low-impact yoga throughout the summer, taught by Myrtle Palm, certified yoga instructor. Anyone interested is encouraged to come and try -- for one week or many! Wear loose clothes, and bring a yoga mat or towel to place on the floor.

Cost is a small free will donation.

Wednesday, August 3rd is the annual chicken dinner sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church Women. From 5:00-7:00 p.m. come enjoy a home cooked chicken dinner. Take-out meals are also available. Cost is a freewill offering with proceeds supporting local and worldwide organizations.

Good food, fun, and fellowship for all ages.

Check our Facebook page for updates on events and activities.

Everyone is welcome to join us for worship and all events sponsored by Trinity. We would love to meet you!

Blessings to you and your family!

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.

Jeremiah 29:11

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Nevis

Peace Lutheran Church WORSHIPING GOD IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH - JOHN 4:24 Location: 24025 State 34, Nevis 2 miles West of Nevis, 10 miles East of Park Rapids on the Scenic Byway.

Focus: We are a church passionate about building strong and healthy families centered on God’s Word.

Worship Services: Saturday Evening 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship following the services.

Pastor: Tim Balfanz Email: peacelutherannevis@gmail.com Website: www.peacelutherannevis.com Office Phone: 218-652-6508

Church Activities: Children: Sunday School Release Time Summer Vacation Bible School

Mission Statement: Come in Christ Grow in Christ Go in Christ Vision Statement: “Equipped with God’s Word to carry out the Great Commission”

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Youth: Confirmation Youth Group Bible Studies: Men’s Women’s Community Study Young Adult WOW (Women of the Word) Activities Online Bible Study - Thursday Evenings

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Grace Community Church

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YOUR COUNTRY CHURCH HOME Location: 24068 Pine Ave. North, Osage

One block North of Hwy. 34 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 325 Osage, MN 56570 Phone: 218-573-3143 or 573-3118 Pastor: Paul McKibben SUNDAY SERVICES Faith Building Classes: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

TUESDAY Ladies Bible Study: 1:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study We would love to invite you to visit our church. We are a group of growing believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that God has a plan for each and every person that He brings into this world. We welcome all who are seeking to know what God is about. We want to help people truly know God through faith in

Jesus Christ as both Lord and Savior.

God is working in the midst of His people and we want to be part of His glorious plan.

If you are feeling a nudge in your heart that somehow God wants to work in a personal way in your life, we believe that God is seeking you. You need to seek Him and we would love to help you on that path.

We believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God and is the only final answer to what God desires of us and how to know Him. We believe that only those who truly experience God’s total and unconditional forgiveness through trusting in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ will have the assurance of eternal life with Christ. Religion will not save anybody, only Jesus can save us. If you are looking for a church that points you to the Jesus of the Bible, come and visit Grace Community Church.

In Christ Pastor Paul McKibben

No matter who you are or where you are in life’s journey there is a place here for you!

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Park R apids Our mission is to know Christ and to make Him known through authentic relationship.

We believe that covenant people are to function as a family who pursue wholehearted devotion to the Person of Jesus Christ as we learn to abide in Him.

Abide Vineyard Church Location: 17765 State Highway 34

Park Rapids Phone: 218-237-VINE (8463) Website: www.abidevc.com WORSHIP SERVICES:

10:00 a.m.

Pastor: John Arras Join us as we experience the truth and power of God in a relevant and genuine way.

Our upbeat and passionate music encourages people to worship and our practical teaching from the Bible trains, refreshes and generates hope.

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we commit to live out Biblical faith within our families, church, community and world.

We believe the message of the Bible is constant, unchanging and needs to be presented in a relevant way. Our mission is to know Christ and to make Him known through authentic relationship. We are a family pursuing wholehearted devotion to the Person of Jesus Christ by learning to abide in Him. For more information about who we are and what we do visit our website: www.abidevc.com For more information about Vineyard Churches: www.vineyardusa.org

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Assemblies Of God, Park Rapids Location: 208 Western Ave. S., Park Rapids One mile West of Hwy. 71 on Hwy. 34, turn South on Western Ave. Phone: 218-732-8818 Website: www.pragmn.org Senior Pastor: Tim Wilson SUNDAY SERVICES: Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

(No Summer Sunday School) Morning Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

Adult Bible Study Youth Meeting WildFire Children’s Ministry Park Rapids Assemblies of God (PRAG) was started in the early years of World War II. From that time the church has worked very hard at remaining relevant to the many changes in our society.

Presently we feel that we exist in this community to: Experience, Explore, and Expect.

1. We provide opportunities for people to Experience God. 2. We Explore what it means to be a Biblical Christian in today’s world.

3. We Expect God to reveal Himself in practical ways in our lives.

Individually, and as a corporate church body, our great desire is to impact everyone for Jesus Christ. Regardless of age, status, race, socioeconomic standing, denomination, or any other differentiating factor, Jesus commanded us in Mark 16:15 to “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” It is the responsibility and privilege of every Christian 28

to carry out this great commission.

Our passion has been to allow the Holy Spirit to mold our church and to make it a place of worship that would be relevant to our culture, and attractive to those seeking a church home here in this area. Although the purpose of all Christian churches is to see people enter into a personal relationship with Jesus, each church has a different personality and unique communication style with which they accomplish this goal.

PRAG’s Sunday morning worship service is conducted in a way that is meant to be meaningful to those who currently have a committed relationship with Jesus, and to those who are just beginning to explore the Christian faith. Biblical forms of worship are modeled. We attempt to be sensitive to those who may not be familiar with the charismatic style of worship. We experience the presence of God as we sing songs and hymns that are both lively, expressive and jubilant, and those that are meditative and prayerful. Our prayer is that each person comes into contact and has an experience with our living God. We understand that each individual moves along their faith journey at a different pace, and as we allow it, God brings about change through the Holy Spirit as He reveals truth in His time. Our sermons are designed to be practical as we draw from the Scripture to inspire growth and change in every area of our life. We attempt to communicate in a way that is easily understood by all. Everyone is invited to move into a personal relationship with Jesus, and to walk in obedience to His ways. We encourage you to be a part of what God is doing at Park Rapids Assemblies of God Church.

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Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA Location: at the crossroads of HWY 71 and HWY 34 (across from McDonald’s) Address: 112 Park Ave S Phone: 218-732-7284 Website: www.calvaryparkrapids.com Facebook: calvarylutheranchurchparkrapids YouTube: Calvary Park Rapids Worship opportunities: We worship both online and in person.

For current service times, visit us at calvaryparkrapids.com.

You are invited to experience the excitement found in the mission of Jesus here at Calvary!

You are invited to experience this sacramental community of Calvary Lutheran that empowers people to love God, neighbor, and self.

Together we meet at the crossroads of grace and service so all may discover and experience God’s hope and love.

You are invited to share in deep and meaningful relationships within the family of God at Calvary.

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No matter who you are or where you’ve been, you are welcome here!

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EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

TH IS IS FOR EV ERYONE All of us are on a unique journey; we each face different challenges. But life is better together - sharing in both the struggles and celebrations.

You’re welcome here, no matter where you are in your spiritual journey.

O u r vision is to tr a n sfo r m o ur h o m es, Co m m un ity, a n d w or l d by pu r s i ng G od, building c ommu nity, a n d un l ea sh in g co m pa ssio n o n e n e i g h b or hood at a ti m e .

YO U R FAM I LY MA TTERS Families matter and we’ll do everything we can to support you and encourage your kids.

We believe in building into the next generation, as they have the power to change the future.

j oin us For current service times, visit us at eastside.com/parkrapids 16623 State 87 Park Rapids, MN 56470 Located 6 miles south of Park Rapids

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Faithbridge Church Location: 1505 Park Avenue S

Park Rapids, MN 56470

218-732-1404 Email: office@faithbridgepr.org Website: faithbridgepr.org Facebook: facebook.com/faithbridgepr Lead Pastor: Jeff Lange WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Sunday: 8:15 a.m. Service

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Service

10:45 a.m. Livestream Summer: 8:15 a.m. Service 10:00 a.m. Service 10:00 a.m. Livestream

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Our name Faithbridge points to the wonderful truth of God’s grace and love for us in bridging the great separation between man and God through Jesus’ death on the Cross (1 Timothy 2:5-6).

At the Cross, Jesus took the punishment of our sin on Himself and died in our place. Jesus invites us to leave our self-directed life behind and enter a relationship with Him through placing our faith in Him to forgive us, live within us, and give us His gift of life.

A phrase you often hear at Faithbridge is “We are the Church, We Love God, and We Love Others.” Our goal is to build genuine relationships that transform us into the men and women that God created us and calls us to be!

RADIO BROADCAST: Sunday at 8:00 a.m. on KPRM 870 AM and 9:00 a.m. on KDKK 97.5 FM radio OUR MINISTRIES: Adults: Faith Groups, Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball, Faith Force, Camp Retreats, Bike Rides, MOPS, GriefShare, Mission Circle, Game Nights, Mission Trips Children/Youth: AWANA, FSM, VBS (August), Faith Kids (June & July), Camp Lebanon, Mission Trips, Youth Retreats

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First Baptist Church Location & Address: 909 8th St. West, Park Rapids (by the softball diamonds) Phone: 218-732-3321 Pastor: Joshua Hawn Website: www.fbcpr.org E-mail: pastor@fbcpr.org or

church@ fbcpr.org When do you meet?

Check website for service times • Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

• Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

• Sunday Evening: Check website for times •W ednesday Prayer & Bible Study: 6:00 p.m.

• L isten to “The Way of Truth” Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on 97.5FM (KDKK) or 870AM (KPRM) Nursery provided at all services.

What can I expect at First Baptist Church?

We are a church that emphasizes the Word of God. Our songs are saturated with Scripture, and we generally sing hymns and newer doctrine-rich songs. Most of the service is hearing the Word read and following along while the Bible is preached. The desire is to enable people to have an understanding of the Scripture so that when they are reading it at home, the Holy Spirit can make the needed changes in those who have already been changed by the Gospel. Thus, we are a people who believe that the Holy Spirit uses the Holy Word to make holy people more like Jesus Christ.

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What kind of church are you?

First Baptist Church is an independent Baptist Church that preaches and teaches the Bible. We emphasize holy living (1 Peter 1:1516), care for one another (John 13:34), evangelization (Mark 16:15), and the cultivation of personal spiritual growth (1 Peter 2:2). We are a conservative church interested in seeing people come to know Jesus as Saviour, and in helping those who are believers to become more like Jesus Christ (Romans 8:29).

The Gospel (“Good News”) “Before you can get Good News, you have to hear Bad News. The bad news is that everyone has sinned against a holy God. We have all sinned at least once in life (telling a lie, coveting, dishonoring our parents, etc). Because of this, we deserve punishment from God. But the Good News is that God loved mankind so much that He sent Jesus to die for sins. He took the punishment that we deserve so we could be forgiven and declared righteous.

That’s not just good news, it’s Great News!

Anyone who places their trust in Jesus’s death on the cross will be saved: “By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works.” (Eph 2:8-9) No baptism or good works can save us; we must trust in the sacrifice of Christ.”

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New Life Community Church Pursuing God, Empowering Believers to Demonstrate the Power of His Marvelous Love.

Location: Bridge Street at Grove Ave., Park Rapids, MN Office: 218-732-7000 Email: newlife@newlifeofpr.org Pastors: Fred and Beverly Brown If you are new in this area and are looking for a church home, we invite you to join us to celebrate the love of Jesus. Come and experience love, joy and encouragement.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. for all ages September thru May Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

There is nursery available during the sermon time.

Saturday: Evening Worship: 7:00 p.m.

Our Mission: is to declare the praises of Him who has called us out of darkness and into His glorious light. We believe what God says about us; “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who has called you out of dark-

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ness into His wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy” (1 Peter 2:910). We believe this can be true of anyone who comes to God through His Son Jesus, and so we are motivated to tell others about our God and the life that He offers.

We worship the Lord with great joy. He is worthy of our praise. Jesus said, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”

God first loved us and demonstrated that love in the gift of His only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Because of His love, God has enabled us to reach out to others in love. His love compels us.

New Life is a “missions minded” church.

We help Christians and ministries all over the world, from many different backgrounds and traditions. We also help and support local ministries and individuals.

If you are weary of walking in the darkness, we invite you to join us in the light. God offers new life, to all who acknowledge His Son, Jesus, as Lord. God is good, all the time, and His love endures forever.

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Park Rapids Church Address: 707 Main Avenue North

Park Rapids, MN 56470 Email: prcoc@unitelc.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/prchurchofchrist/ Website: www.parkrapidschurch.org Worship: Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Call or check our Facebook or website for the most up-to-date times of worship services and Bible classes.

Phone: 218-732-5105 Minister: Scott Warne

Could we be the church you are looking for?

Are you looking for a church where Christ is at the center of your life and family? A church where the goal is not to be more religious, but more like Jesus? Where Jesus Christ is not just in the name or a mission statement, but where He is in you? We are a Christ Centered Church!

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God’s Word and growing in your faith in Him? Do you want to spend time studying the scriptures because they help you become more like Jesus? We are a Bible Believing Church!

Could you use some good news in your life, when there is so much bad news in this world?

Is the fact that Jesus died on a cross to save you the best news you have ever heard? When something great happens in your life, do you want to share it with your family and friends?

We are a Good News Sharing Church!

Do you want to be part of a family of believers who love and celebrate with each other?

Wouldn’t it be great to be a part of the church we read about in the New Testament, without all the man-made rules and politics that divide us? What if we could be just disciples of Jesus who are united together with other disciples to support and encourage one another? We are a New Testament Church!

Our mission is to

Do you believe the Bible is a love letter from God, and not a book of rules to condemn people? Are you tired of being told what you need to believe, instead of spending time in

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Park Rapids

“WHERE THE SPIRIT RUNS DEEP” Location: 1005 Park Avenue North (Hwy. 71 N.) P. O. Box 128 Park Rapids, MN 56470 218-732-5205 Email: rumc@unitelc.com Website: www.riversideumchurch.com Clergy: Pastor Roger Grafenstein Office Hours: 8:30-2:30 Monday-Thursday Schedule of Services: Riverside UMC Sunday worship is at 10:00 a.m. We follow COVID guidelines and options may change as the COVID situation changes.

Currently we have several options for our Sunday service: • You are welcome to in person worship in our Sanctuary. (masks are optional) • We live stream the service on our Facebook page and website: riversideumchurch.com.

Past services are available on our website. We also broadcast our service on FM 88.1 (in our parking lot).

• Bulletins are available to download on our website or contact us to get a printed or emailed bulletin. Worship will be at 10:00 a.m. through this year. We look forward to worshiping with you soon!

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Our Ministries: Updated information and schedules can be found on our website: Riversideumchurch.com or on our Facebook page: Riverside United Methodist Church of Park Rapids MN. About Us: Established in 1885, Riverside UMC has been part of the community for more than 135 years, and is part of the Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Riverside’s vision is to “Cast the net of Christ’s love to all through faith, action and compassion.” Members are actively involved in ministry in our church, our community, and around the world. In addition to regular worship services on Sundays, there are opportunities throughout the year to gather for special services, fellowship, education and opportunities to care for the community. Riverside has an outdoor Columbarium & Memorial Garden open to the public. It is a beautiful place for pause and prayer at anytime, or to lay the ashes of a loved one to rest.

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St. Johns Lutheran Church Location: 803 West First Street, Park Rapids Email: stjohnslutheranpr@gmail.com Website: stjohnspr.org Facebook: @StJohnsParkRapidsMN Office Phone: 218-237-9783 Clergy/Staff Jim Neubauer, Senior Pastor Joel Newton, Associate Pastor Ginny Ranisate, Office Manager Kim Neubauer, Preschool Director, teacher Sarah Kaufenberg, Director of Music Sarah Newton, Deaconess Members: 825 Services: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Our Mission: To glorify God as we seek to make disciples of all nations by bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people within and outside of the one holy Christian Church.

Our History: In 1908 two Lutheran congregations in the Park Rapids area joined together to form St. Johns Lutheran. Located at 3rd and Court for the first 60 years of ministry, the congregation moved to its present location just west of town in 1965.

Who we are: As a congregation of the Minnesota North District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, we joyfully hold to the teachings of the 36

Bible as they are confessed in the Lutheran Confessions.

We are a congregation of conservative Lutherans who have received grace and every blessing from our Savior. Our preaching is centered on Jesus Christ and Him crucified and raised for our redemption. We are joyous in our living, traditional in our worship, biblical and confessional in our teaching, and called to simply live as God’s people.

We refer to our worship time as “Divine Service.” The main image behind that title is Jesus washing the feet of his disciples. We do not gather as Christians to “give God his due” as if He needs anything from us. Rather, we gather to receive from Him. Through Word and Sacrament, Jesus brings us the gifts He won for us at the cross: forgiveness, life, and salvation. With these gifts we are given strength for each day, love and forgiveness to share and hope for the future. To that end our worship is historic and liturgical, and designed to glorify God by rejoicing in His salvation.

Outside the Divine Service, the education of all ages is very important. During the school year, we have Sunday school, release time and confirmation for the youth. For adults there are opportunities for Bible study Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday. St. Johns also has youth programs, women’s groups, men’s group, music groups for adults and children, and many other opportunities for fellowship and service.

We also offer the community ABC Preschool, a quality, Lutheran preschool.

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St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church Location: 305 W. 5th St.

Park Rapids, MN 56470 Parish Office: 218-732-5142 Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closed Fridays and Federal Holidays Parish staff: Pastor: Father Joe Richards Deacon: John Zinniel Secretary: Lynn Gartner Religious & Youth Education Minister: Annette Haas Website: www.stpeterpr.org Email: office@stpeterpr.org Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. all year around Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Memorial thru Labor Day Sunday: 9:00 a.m. during school year Weekdays: Please call or visit website Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Check bulletin for time Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

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The Catholic Community of St. Peter the Apostle was formed in 1887 to carry out the mission of the Lord Jesus, “Go and teach all people!” For well over one hundred years this community of faith, which finds its unity around the Table of the Lamb as it celebrates the Eucharist, has reached out to serve the spiritual and temporal needs of the people of the Park Rapids area. The mission of St. Peter the Apostle Parish is to help people know the compassionate, loving, forgiving God. While the Eucharist is the heart of the community’s life, the mission is carried out through Faith Formation, Religious Education, Youth Ministry and Outreach Ministry, along with the many other areas of apostolic life that make up the parish community.

St. Peter the Apostle Parish warmly welcomes all those who come through the door, the door that leads a person to Jesus Christ, the focus of our faith. Through Christ we strive to meet the needs of the young, middle aged, seniors, the sick, lonely and those who are on the fringes of society. It is our desire to serve all, for in serving others, we serve Christ.

We invite you to come and experience the Risen Lord in worship, service and community life. We are alive in the Spirit and rejoice in all that our God has blessed us with in Jesus Christ!

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Two Inlets

St. Mary’s Catholic Parish Location: Two Inlets. 12 miles north of Park Rapids on Hwy. 71 and 3 miles west on Two Inlets Road.

Address: 5 5744 Co. Hwy. 44 Park Rapids, MN 56470 Phone: 218-732-4046 Email: sm2inlets@stpeterpr.org Website: stmarys-twoinlets-churchandgrotto.com Business Office Address:

P.O. Box 353, 305 West 5th St.

Park Rapids, MN 56470 Pastor: Father Joe Richards Deacon: John Zinniel Mass Times: Summer: 10:00 a.m. in the Grotto weather permitting School year: 11:00 a.m.

The first church was built in 1907, burned and rebuilt in 1913. In 1920 Father Joseph Decker became the first resident pastor. After Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve the church was once again destroyed by fire. With local support and dedication, the existing church was rebuilt in 1934.

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below the hill and adjacent to the creek. It was Father Joseph Maylan’s dream to build this Grotto after having seen the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, while on a tour in France.

By the late 1950s, with the help of parishioners, the Grotto and Stations of the Cross became a reality. A walking Rosary was completed by an Eagle Scout project in 2022.

All are Welcome to join us for our weekend liturgies.

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Wolf Lake

Spruce Grove Apostolic Lutheran Church Location: About 1/2 mile south of the Wolf Lake intersection.

Church Office: 218-538-6540 Mailing Address: 15275 Co. Hwy. 45 Menahga, MN 56464 Pastor: Dennis Hannu Phone: 218-538-6540 office

218-539-0098 cell Regular Worship Services: Sunday Mornings: 10:30 a.m. (June-August) 11:00 a.m. (September-May) Friday Evenings: 7:30 p.m. (2nd and 4th Fridays of each month) Song Services: 7:30 p.m. (5th Friday) Services via Telephone: The services at the church are available by telephone. It is free to those who can dial up any of the following exchanges as local calls: Menahga - 218-564-1030 Wolf Lake - 218-538-1030 Sebeka - 218-837-1030 Verndale - 218-445-1030 Nimrod - 218-472-1030 The pin number will be 787565# for all services. When you call in, you will be asked for the participant code and that is when you will dial the pin number followed by the #.

Then it will ask for your name, this is optional, you can either say your name and press # or just stay on the line and it will connect you after 5 seconds. If you wish to dial from a long distance number you will be responsible for long distance charges. Any questions call Neil Aho at 218-639-4967 or 218-538-6690.

JUNE 29, 2022

Echoes of Mercy Broadcast: Tune into KWAD 920 AM on Sundays at 8:05 a.m. or KKCQ 96.7 FM at 10:35 a.m.

Services on the Internet: Website: www.sprucegrovealc.org.

Instructions on website.

Sunday School: Sunday mornings: 10:00-11:00 a.m. includes an Adult Bible Class (Sept.-May) Bible Study: Family Bible Study on Wednesday nights at 8:00 p.m. (Sept.-May) Except during Advent and Lent when we have a worship service at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Bible Study on the1st and 3rd Saturday evening of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Please contact Pastor Hannu for a­dditional information.

The Spruce Grove Apostolic Lutheran Church was established in 1955. The vision of the founding fathers was to establish a church that would serve the community.

We hold that the Holy Bible is the i­nerrant Word of God and is the standard to which faith and ­ conduct are to be in subjection.

Our ­ congregation accepts the Apostolic, Athanasian Creed, and the Nicene and the ­ also the ­Unaltered ­Augsburg confession and Luther’s Small ­Catechism as a correct exposition of the teachings of the Word of God. Our mission is to carry out the great commission of Jesus as recorded in Luke ­ 24:47, “that ­repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His Name among all nations.”

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