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Church Index AKELEY Akeley United Methodist Church................. 6 Lighthouse of Hope Ministries ..................... 8 St. John’s Lutheran Church LCMS..............10 White Oak Bible Chapel...............................11

OSAGE Grace Community Church of Osage.........24 PARK RAPIDS Assemblies Of God, Park Rapids................26 Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA...................28 Community of Hope Church of the Nazarene...............................29 Eastside Christian Church.............................30 Faithbridge Church........................................31 First Baptist Church........................................32 Frontline Church.............................................33 Lakes Area Vineyard Church.......................34 New Life Community Church......................35 Riverside United Methodist Church...........36 Park Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Church............................................37 St. Johns Lutheran Church............................38 St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church......39 Trinity Episcopal and Presbyterian Church......................................40

BAD MEDICINE LAKE Chapel Of The Good Creation....................12 DORSET First English Lutheran Church.......................14 LAKE GEORGE Trinity Lutheran Church................................16 LAKE ITASCA St. Catherine’s Catholic Church..................18 LAPORTE Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA....................19 MENAGHA Laestadian Lutheran Church of Menahga.....................................................20 United Parish - First English, Bethany and Friends in Christ Lutheran Churches...........21

PONSFORD St. Theodore’s Catholic Church..................41 TWO INLETS St. Mary’s Catholic Parish.............................42

NEVIS Peace Lutheran Church................................22

WOLF LAKE Spruce Grove Apostolic Lutheran Church.............................................43

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Akeley United Methodist Church Welcome to Akeley United Methodist Church

GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP - Friday, April 19 at 6:30 AM EASTER BREAKFAST AND WORSHIP - 8:45 AM Breakfast & Easter Worship at 10:00 AM ECUMENICAL BIBLE STUDY - Begins Wednesday, May 8 at 10:00 AM MEN’S FISHING LEAGUE BEGINS - Wednesday, June 5 at 6:00 PM on 11th Crow Wing Lake BRAINERD AREA TEEN CHALLENGE CONCERT - Sunday, June 9th at 10:00 AM COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE at Paul’s Patio - Sunday, June 30 at 10:00 AM CANADIAN FISHING TRIP TO LAC SUEL - July 24-31 ALL- CHURCH FISH FRY - Wednesday, August 7 at 6:00 PM ANNUAL CORN & MEATBALL DINNER - Saturday, August 17 at 4:30 PM RUMMAGE SALE - Saturday, September 7 at 9:00 AM CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY - Saturday, October 19 at 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ANNUAL HUNTER’S SUPPER - Saturday, November 9 at 4:30 - 7:00 PM ANNUAL COOKIE WALK - Saturday, December 7 at 10:00 AM CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP - Tuesday, December 24 at 5:00 PM The JOLLY JAMMER’S Jam every 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM UNITED METHODIST WOMEN meet at 1:00 PM every 2nd Monday.

Location: Located 2 blocks south of the Highway #34 / #64 intersection on #64.

Phone: 218-652-2572 Website: www.akeleyumc.org Email: akeleyumc@gmail.com Pastor: Loren A. Ferch - 218-252-6251 ferchie51@msn.com Akeley United Methodist Church. A congregation bringing people into a relationship with God by inviting, caring, and reaching out as faithful disciples of Christ The Akeley UMC congregation could describe 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. You’re 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 where they are connected are invited to check us out and enjoy the folks and fellowship you’ll find at Akeley UMC! Some of the 2019 Events LENTEN BEGINS WITH ASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday, March 6 at 6:00 PM 6

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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: 218-652-2134

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.

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: 218-652-2134 Pastors: Stuart & Judy Kay Johnson Worship Service: Sundays 10:30 AM 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.

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.

Lighthouse of Hope Ministries is a 501 (c)(3) non profit corporation; all financial gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church LCMS CELEBRATING 100 YEARS — 1919–2019

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 Pastor: Harvey H. Kietzman Email: Harvey.kietzman@gmail.com Phone: 218-652-3341 Cell: 218-536-0863

through Faith alone, by Grace alone.” For this we give thanks.

We also encourage tuning in to “The Lutheran Hour” on Sundays: 870 AM at 8:30 am; 102.7 FM at 5:00 PM Opportunities for Worship: Worship service every Sunday at 9:00 AM 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.

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 will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of our church on August 17, 18, 2019.

The schedule for Saturday, August 17 events: 2:00-3:00 PM Meet and Greet 3:00 PM Praise Service with former Pastor Keith Brustuen as guest speaker 4:00-5:00 PM Fellowship 5:30 PM Evening meal served On the 100th Anniversary celebration of St. John’s on August 18, 2019, we will remember our heritage is founded on “Scripture alone,

Opportunities for Service: Free Christian Movie every third Friday at 2:00 and 7:00 PM with free popcorn and beverage.

“Muffin Monday” at 10:00 AM - reflecting on In reach/Outreach.

DVD Ministry Dial-a-Devotion: 218-652-5555 Youth: Active Christian Teens Ladies: LWML Music: Instrumental and vocal

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White Oak Bible Chapel children from kindergarten through 6th grade.

White Oak Bible Chapel is a small country church who loves to welcome visitors. It was founded over one hundred years ago and continues to minister to families by offering opportunities for everyone to be involved.

We have Sunday Schools for kindergarteners through 12th grade as well as adults. Our worship services are a relaxed atmosphere which seeks to address the needs of families as we worship together through music, fellowship, and the preaching of God’s Word.

At White Oak we have several values which serve as a foundation for our lives. First, we believe that God demonstrates his love through Christ to everyone and that by grace through faith, every person can be in a right relationship with the living God. Second, we believe that God has taken the initiative to reveal Himself to us through the Bible, His Word. This serves as our rule for faith and practice at White Oak. Third, we believe that the church is the Body of Christ which God is using to bring glory to His name as he manifests Himself to the world.

As one expression of the Body of Christ, White Oak warmly invites you to join us for worship every Sunday as we celebrate together the Good News found in Jesus Christ!

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 Administrator: Karen Andress 218-652-3082 • 218-252-3082 Website: www.whiteoakbiblechapel.org Email: karenandress@arvig.net SUNDAY SERVICES: Children’s Sunday School: 9:45 AM during school year.

Adult Sunday School: year round at 9:45 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM Mission Statement: To seek people who do not know Jesus Christ and help them come to know Him; while we encourage those who do know Him, to come to know and love Him better.

Pancake Breakfast: 1st Sunday of every month: 9:30 - 10:30 AM year round Small Groups: Meet in homes and welcome everyone.

Adult Bible Study: Meets every Wednesday 6:00 PM at the church.

Children’s Ministry: Meets every Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM, during the school year, for

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Bad Medicine Lake

Chapel Of The Good Creation 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 AM from Memorial Day 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. Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day include a special choir music with local music directors in charge of the choir.

Bad Medicine Resort is celebrating over 50 years of ownership.

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

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 AM 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 congregation grew and grew, as ministers also came

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Dorset

First English Lutheran Church Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod The Stone Church in Dorset Mailing address: 20252 State 226 Park Rapids, MN 56470 Church Phone: 732-9466 Email: information@dorsetlutheran.org Website: www.dorsetlutheran.org Pastor: Reverend Chris Davis Regular Worship Services Sunday Morning: 9 AM Sunday School & Bible Class: 10:30 AM Good Shepherd Internet Cafe • Free WiFi & coffee Tuesday - Friday; 9 AM - noon year round

at the church on Easter Sunday. Please join us as we celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection.

• Taste of Dorset - Come visit our tent and enjoy delicious corn on the cob and homemade pies; participate in our tent sale and much more.

• Annual Fall Harvest Dinner in October.

Other Worship Services Thanksgiving Eve: 7 PM Season of Advent: Wednesdays at 7 PM Christmas Eve: Call for time or check website.

Epiphany: 7 PM Ash Wednesday: 7 PM Season of Lent: Wednesdays at 7 PM Maundy Thursday: 7 PM Good Friday: 7 PM Easter Vigil: 7 PM Easter Sunrise: 6:30 AM (with breakfast following) Easter: 9 AM

History and Heart of the Stone Church in Dorset First English Lutheran Church is known as the “Stone Church in Dorset.” When the present sanctuary was built in 1936, each member of the congregation was asked to bring a stone from their own home. It was a beautiful picture of what Holy Scripture says in 1 Peter 2:4-5, “As you come to him, the living Stone - rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him - you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (NIV) We believe that Jesus Christ is our only Lord and Savior, and forgiveness of sins and salvation are an absolutely free gift bought

by His sacrifice on the cross of Calvary. This greatest of gifts is received by faith in Jesus Christ, and true faith is always accompanied by a repentant life. We believe that the Bible is the very Word of God, completely Holy and without errors. Our aim is to bring all of God’s precious Word to all of God’s precious people and to help all to grow in an ever richer relationship with Him. We endeavor to teach the Word of God in all its truth and purity in order that all may live happier, fuller, more godly lives as we look forward to the eternal life to come. Come and grow with us in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Bible Studies • Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study: 10:30 AM • Children’s Sunday School: 10:30 AM • Adult Evening Bible Study Group: Wednesdays at 7:30 PM • Book Club Thursday Mornings: 8:30 AM • Adult Morning Bible Study Group: Fridays at 10:30 AM • Confirmation Class: Wednesdays • Release Time Classes: at Park Rapids and Nevis (Sep - May) • Vacation Bible School (VBS): Call for dates or check website.

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Lake George

Trinity Lutheran Church Location: 37115 Highway 71 Lake George, MN Phone: 218-266-3330 Pastor: Donald Kirchner

“adopted” Haitian 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 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 AM with a time of lessons and songs.

Sunday Service: Divine Service: 9:00 AM (coffee fellowship following worship) Sunday School: 10:30 AM 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.

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Lake Itasca

St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Location: Hwy. 200 & Co. Rd. 2.

North Entrance Itasca State Park Mailing Address: 1 5831 Wilderness Drive, Lake Itasca, MN 56470 Phone: 218-266-3604 Priests: Visiting vacationing priests Sunday Mass Schedule: 9:00 AM Memorial Day thru Labor Day

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.

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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, bicycles, boats, golf and guided fishing in exchange for celebrating Sunday Mass.

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Laporte

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The Laporte Community Food Shelf is located at Trinity. It is open 5:00-6:30 PM 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 (unless affected by holidays). It takes place at the Laporte School. Doors open at 3:30 PM. Find out more at Ruby’s Pantry-Laporte on Facebook.

Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM 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 7th is the annual chicken dinner sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church Women. From 5:00-7:00 PM come enjoy a home cooked chicken dinner. Takeout also available. Cost is a freewill offering with proceeds supporting local and worldwide organizations. Good food, fun, and fellowship for all ages.

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

Blessings to you and your family!

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 Email: tlchurch@paulbunyan.net Pastor: René L. Mehlberg Sunday Activities:

Worship: 10:00 AM (year round) Bible Study: 9:00 AM Choir Practice: 9:30 AM (all who want to sing are invited and encouraged to do so) 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 begin with 9:00 AM Bible Study, 9:30 AM choir practice, culminating with worship at 10:00 AM. Communion is celebrated the 1st and 3rd Sundays. Coffee, treats, and fellowship follow every worship service. Our summer worship features several celebrated guest preachers from our summer residents.

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Menahga

Laestadian Lutheran Church of Menahga 25 Juniper Ave. NW Menahga, MN 56464 218-564-4064

• To nurture and strengthen the faith of the believing and root our children in Christian faith in God’s kingdom.

• To awaken and inspire Christian values and ethics, soberness of mind, love of homeland, and responsible citizenship among the people of our nations.

Email: info@llcmenahga.org Website: www.llcmenahga.org Pastor: Jon Bloomquist Email: jbloomquist@llcmenahga.org Chairman: Mark Skoog Email: mskoog@llcmenahga.org

OUR MESSAGE There is no subject which was more prevalent in Jesus’ preaching than the kingdom of heaven, that is, the kingdom of God. It was the most common subject of His parables and was the theme of His preaching. In fact, Jesus said that the first thing that a man should search for in life is God’s kingdom and His righteousness.

In one of His parables Jesus says that His kingdom is like treasure hidden in a field. It is certainly an apt picture. In this world God’s kingdom is hidden beneath the flaws and faults of believing people, people whom God has made from the dust of the earth.

Like the man in the parable, we have found the kingdom of God and obtained its treasure.

We now carry this treasure in our sin-corrupt bodies. We wish to share it with you and welcome you to join us at our church in Menahga or to listen online at www.llcmenahga.org each Sunday.

SERVICE SCHEDULE June–August Service: 10:30 AM Sundays Please see website for more summer schedule details.

September–May Sunday school: 9:15 AM Sundays Service: 10:30 AM Sundays Bible class or song services: 7:00 PM Wednesdays OUR MISSION • To preach the gospel of repentance and remission of sins to the people of our communities, our nations, and throughout the world so that they might become partakers with us of the grace that God offers sin-fallen man in His Son Jesus Christ.

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United Parish

FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Menahga

First English, Bethany and Friends in Christ Lutheran Churches FRIENDS IN CHRIST CHURCH

Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 AM Sunday School: Sept.-April following worship Coffee Fellowship: Following worship Communion: 1st and 3rd Sundays Location: M eets at the DAC Building in Sebeka. Soon to be located at: 405 Becker Ave N. Sebeka

PO Box 189, 17 Main St. NW Menahga, MN 56464 Sunday Morning Worship: 8:30 AM Coffee Fellowship, Adult Bible Study Sunday School: 9:45 AM Sept. – April Office Hours: T ues. & Thurs.

9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Secretary: Dayna Anderson Phone: 218-564-4610 Fax: 218-564-5885 Pastor’s email: 1716ofluke@gmail.com Church email: febeth@wcta.net Website: unitedparish.net Pastors: James Hallaway Ron Beck

Opportunities • Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 9:30 AM • Bible Study • Men’s Group Every Wednesday Morning at First English at 9:30 AM • Confirmation – a two-year program for 7th & 8th grade youth from Sept. to April meets Wednesdays at 4:00 PM. Confirmation in 9th grade.

• Holy communion celebrated the first and third Sunday of each month and by appointment • Ladies Quilting • Vacation Bible School

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 AM Sunday School: 9 :30 AM 1st & 3rd Sundays Sept. – April Location: 10 miles west of Menahga on Hwy 87, then 1 mile north on 530th Ave.

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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 Service: Sunday 9:30 AM

Fellowship following the service.

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 Youth: Confirmation Youth Group

Mission Statement: Through worshipping, gathering, serving and discipling, we are equipping families to be living out the great commission as His witnesses

Bible Studies: Men’s Women’s Community Study Young Adult WOW (Women of the Word) Activities

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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

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

SUNDAY SERVICES Faith Building Classes: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 10:30 AM TUESDAY Ladies Bible Study: 1:30 PM WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM Community Breakfast 6:30 PM 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

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

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Assemblies Of God, Park Rapids Location: 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

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.

SUNDAY SERVICES: Sunday School - 9:30 AM (No Summer Sunday School) Morning Worship Service - 10:30 AM Wednesday: 7:00 PM 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 opportunity 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 to carry out this great commission.

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Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA Location: at the crossroads of HWY 71 and HWY 34 (across from McDonalds) Address: 112 Park Ave S Phone: 218-732-7284 Website: www.calvaryparkrapids.com Facebook: calvarylutheranchurchparkrapids

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

You are invited to worship every Saturday at 5:30, Sundays at 8:00 and 10:30 (Sep-May) 8:00 and 10:00 (Jun-Aug) and experience outdoor worship opportunities throughout the year.

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

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

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

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Community

of Hope Church of the Nazarene Address: 295 Western Avenue South, Park Rapids, MN 56470 Pastor Phone Number: 218-330-1130 Pastor Email: sethskeysor@gmail.com Website: www.cohmn.com/ Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/PRChurchOftheNazarene Clergy:

Our Ministries: Discipleship Group: 6:30 Wednesday nights. Women’s group: 6:00 Thursday nights. Inquire about children and youth ministries.

Our Church: Community of Hope is a holiness church affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene.

Seth Keysor, Campus Pastor

Our History: Community of Hope Park Rapids Campus was launched June 1, 2017. The Nazarene church has existed in Park Rapids for many years prior, but we are now a campus church along with the Brainerd Community of Hope Campus.

Schedule of Services: Worship: 10:00 AM Sundays.

Our Mission: We exist to spread the love and hope of Christ to the Park Rapids community, while directing everyone towards a holy, all-powerful and all-loving God.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13 NIV

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Faithbridge Church The 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.

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 forever relationship with Him through placing our faith in Him to forgive us, live within us, and give us His gift of life forever.

Faithbridge Church invites you to Connect with Jesus and others who love Him, to Belong to His forever family and a local community of people who love Him, and together with us, Become all that He has created you to be.

Location: 1505 Park Avenue S

Park Rapids, MN 56470

218-732-1404 Email: office@faithbridgepr.org Website: faithbridgepr.org Facebook: facebook.com/faithbridgepr WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Sunday: 8:15 AM Traditional Service

9:30 AM Sunday School

10:45 AM Contemporary Service Summer: 8:15 AM Traditional Service 10:00 AM Contemporary Service June, July, August (thru Labor Day) Watch the Contemporary Service Live Stream at 10:45 AM (Summer Live Stream 10:00 AM) RADIO MINISTRY: Sunday Broadcast at 8:00 AM on KPRM 870 AM and 9:00 AM on KDKK 97.5 FM radio OUR MINISTRIES: Adults: Small Groups, Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball, Faith Force, Camp Retreats, Bike Rides, MOPS, GriefShare, Mission Circle, Game Nights, Mission Trips Children/Youth: AWANA, GPS, FSM, Camp Lebanon, Faith Kidz (June & July), Release Time, Youth Retreats, Mission Trips

CBA Church Affiliation

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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

What kind of church are you?

First Baptist Church is an independant 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).

When do you meet?

Check website for service times • Sunday School: 9:30 AM • Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM • Sunday Evening: 6:00 PM • Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study: 6:00 PM • Listen to “The Way of Truth” Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on 97.5FM (KDKK) or 870AM (KPRM) Nursery provided at all services.

The Gospel (“Good News”) We are all sinners deserving God’s wrath (Romans 1:18 “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness.”) (John 3:36 “He that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.”)

Jesus has paid the price for our sins (Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 “[God] hath made [Jesus] to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.”) Salvation is by faith in the death and resurrection of Christ, not by works or religious ceremony. (Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any many should boast.”) (1 Corinthians 1:17 “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the Gospel...”) (John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”)

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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Frontline Church

LOVE GOD. LOVE PEOPLE. - MARK 12:30-31 Frontline Weekly Services: Join us for worship on Sundays at 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM

Frontline Weekly Small Groups: Small groups have one, simple purpose—to bring people together. We believe God created us to live in a community with others and only then can we experience the full life He intends for us. Sharing life through community is part of our design, but meaningful relationships aren’t always easy to find.

That’s why small groups exist - to make these life-changing relationships relevant and accessible to you.

New to Frontline? What a joy it is to introduce you to our church! We are more than just a building; Frontline is a community of faithful, Christ-followers united to worship God together and to make Him known to others in a variety of ways. We strive to become the kind of church described in the Bible, where there is relevant teaching, heartfelt worship, honest friendships, constant prayer and compassionate care for those in need.

Frontline Ministries: Frontline Kids to Bible Students.

Every week we open up our doors with your family in mind! We want our kids and students to experience the same power of Jesus in an atmosphere of love, care and age-appropriate instruction as well as a safe environment to put your mind at ease.

About Frontline: Get to know us. First things first, we love the Lord Jesus Christ and seek to minister to your family and our entire community in His name. You’ll discover that our passion is to provide a place to have a life-changing experience with God. At Frontline, our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey.

Frontline Dream Team: Discover Your Purpose. Did you know you can make a difference and live out your purpose and serve others by using your God-given gifts and talents? Get involved by joining the team and help Frontline Church be a life-giving church able to help reach those who are far from God with the message of the Gospel, as well as bring help for today and hope for tomorrow to those who are in need around the world.

The Frontline Story: Our pastor, Russell Smith, is the founder and senior pastor of Frontline Church.

Russell and his wife Robin have three children, eight grandchildren and reside in Park Rapids where Frontline Church began. Russell and Robin share a deep passion for developing the next generation of leaders and pastor a church known for its life-giving culture that focuses on leading people to an intimate relationship with God. Pastor Russell’s purpose is “to introduce Jesus to people and connect them with their destiny in God.”

Contact Us: Phone: 218-237-3727 Email: info@accessfrontline.com For Prayer: prayer@accessfrontline.com Event Calendar on Facebook: Find Us On Facebook.com/FrontlineChurch Livestream.com/FrontlineLIVE/Services

Frontline Next Steps: Your journey. We are so excited to come alongside you as you move forward on your spiritual journey on the way to a life of freedom and fulfillment. This process is designed to guide you as you follow Jesus, connect to the church, discover your purpose and serve others. We believe that spiritual formation happens best in the context of authentic relationships where people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference together.

Mailing address: Frontline Church P.O. Box 574, Park Rapids, MN 56470 Location: 15936 192nd Street, Park Rapids, MN 56470 1-mile north of Walmart on Cty Rd #81(Henrietta Avenue), then 1 block east on 192nd St. Future Location: 18330 County Rd 4, Park Rapids, MN 33

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Lakes Area Vineyard Church Rapids. We are a multi-generational community associated with the “Community of Vineyard Churches” represented by over 2,400 churches worldwide. As we gather together 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. We want to know God, experience His power in our lives and grow in our love for him and other people and we look for ways to give God’s love away and be used to bring spiritual, physical and emotional wholeness to others.

Locations: Park Rapids 17765 State Highway 34

Detroit Lakes

950 Longview Drive Phone: 218-237-VINE (8463) Website: www.myvineyardchurch.com WORSHIP SERVICES:

10:00 AM (Park Rapids) 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 AM (Detroit Lakes) Park Rapids Campus Pastor: John Arras Lead Pastor: Troy Easton 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.

Lakes Area Vineyard is a multi-campus church with Campus in Detroit Lakes and Park

For more information about who we are and what we do visit our website: www.myvineyardchurch.com For more information about Vineyard Churches: www.vineyardusa.org

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

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.

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 AM for all ages September thru May Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM There is nursery available during the sermon time.

Saturday: Evening Worship: 7:00 PM 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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Riverside United Methodist Church “WHERE THE SPIRIT RUNS DEEP.” Adults: • Thursday Morning Bible Study, 8:45 AM (year around) • Short-term studies available throughout the year.

• Monthly book group • United Methodist Women - meets 3rd Wednesday of each month. Active prayer chain, hosts special events throughout the year • United Methodist Men – meets 7:30 AM Thursday mornings for breakfast, fellowship & business

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.riversideumcchurch.com Clergy: Pastor Chip Nielsen and Pastor Lori Nielsen Schedule of Services: Sundays Traditional Worship Service: 8:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service: 10:30 AM Communion: Served the first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome!

A time of fellowship follows each service.

Handicap accessible building. Staffed nursery available.

Music Ministries: Chancel Choir - Wednesday, 6:30 PM (September - May) Bell Choir - Tuesday, 5:30 PM (September - May)

Cathedral in the Pines: Itasca State Park: 10:30 AM Sundays Memorial Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend (Located next to the museum)

About Us: Established in 1885, Riverside UMC has been part of the community for more than 130 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 fundraising.

Our Ministries: Children & Youth: (September - May) • Sunday School, 9:30 AM, ages pre-school thru 5th grade.

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Park Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Church Location: 18098 Elisha Drive - 2 miles West of Park Rapids on Hwy 34, turn off onto Elisha Drive.

Phone: 218-732-7186 Email: ericksonemcmd@gmail.com Website: www.parkrapids22.adventistchurchconnect.org Pastor: Joel Kratzke 720-684-9703

Our Mission: To know Christ through His Word and to reveal Him in all that we do; to experience Christ through unconditional commitment to Him and to one another; to share Christ with our community through our faith, life, and witness; and to help others prepare for His imminent return.

Our Method: We pursue this mission under the guidance of the Holy Spirit through: 1. Preaching. Accepting Christ’s commission (Matthew 28:18-20), we proclaim to all the world the message of a loving God, most fully revealed in His Son’s reconciling ministry and atoning death. Recognizing the Bible to be God’s infallible revelation of His will, we present its full message, including the second advent of Christ and the continuing authority of His Ten - Commandment law with its reminder of the seventh-day Sabbath.

2. Teaching. Acknowledging that development of mind and character is essential to God’s redemptive plan, we promote the growth of a mature understanding of and relationship to God, His Word, and the created universe.

3. Healing. Affirming the biblical emphasis on the well-being of the whole person, we make the preservation of health and the healing of the sick a priority and through our ministry to the poor and oppressed, cooperate with the Creator in His compassionate work of restoration.

SATURDAY SERVICES: Study Hour: 9:30 AM Worship: 11:00 AM Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 PM

We welcome your interest in the Park Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Church. We believe we are here in this community for a specific purpose; and that being to proclaim the everlasting gospel and to call people back to loyalty to their Creator and their Redeemer, Jesus Christ!

We believe the Bible is our only rule of faith and practice and that faith alone in Christ Jesus can bring us into harmony with its teachings.

The gospel is the good news that the provision for our eternal salvation has been provided in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus, our Savior. If you are seeking a safe place to worship and to nurture your relationship with Jesus Christ in a friendly, family atmosphere, we believe you have found just that place right here with us! Welcome Home!

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St. Johns Lutheran Church Synod, we joyfully hold to the teachings of the 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.

Location: 803 West First Street, Park Rapids Email: stjohnslutheranpr@gmail.com Website: stjohnspr.org Clergy/Staff Jim Neubauer, Senior Pastor Joel Newton, Associate Pastor Ginny Ranisate, Office Manager Cindy Yliniemi, Secretary Kim Neubauer, Preschool Director, teacher Ruth Knaack, Preschool teacher Sarah Kaufenberg, Director of Music Sarah Newton, Deaconess Members: 825 Services: Divine Service 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Sunday School and Bible Class 9:15 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.

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St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church 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!

Location: 305 W. 5th St.

Park Rapids, MN 56470 Parish Office: 218-732-5142 Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed Fridays and Federal Holidays Parish staff: Pastor: Father Thomas A. Friedl Deacon: John Zinniel Secretary: Faye Wermerskirchen Religious & Youth Education Minister: Annette Haas Website: www.stpeterpr.com Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:00 PM all year around Sunday: 8:30 AM Memorial thru Labor Day Sunday: 9:00 AM during school year Weekdays: Please call or visit website Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Wed. 9:00 AM - Noon Thurs. 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM in St. Anne’s Chapel Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 PM Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesday 8:45 AM

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Trinity Episcopal and Presbyterian Church 212 Court Avenue Park Rapids, MN 56470 218-732-4393

Our Ministries: Sunday service begins at 9:00 AM with organ-accompanied hymns which are sung.

Worship is followed by a Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall. The very active Trinity Women’s Guild meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM, with refreshments, business meeting, projects, and programs. A brief service of Morning Prayer is offered on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 AM. Trinity Church is located at the corner of Court Avenue and Third Street West in Park Rapids. The congregation welcomes guests and visitors of any religious persuasion. Look for the red doors!

Email: trinitypr@arvig.net Website: www.trinityparkrapids.org Clergy/staff: Rev. Mary Marotte, Pastor Schedule of services: Worship 9:00 AM Sundays Coffee and fellowship following Sunday service Morning Prayers 9:00 AM Wednesdays Our Mission: We believe in one God, known to us in Jesus Christ, also known by different names in different traditions. We seek to transform the world, beginning with ourselves, celebrating the image of God in every person. We are a house of prayer, worship, and service for everyone, welcoming all who are seeking an inclusive community of love.

Our History: Although Episcopal services were held in Park Rapids as early as 1910, the church was officially organized in 1913 as a mission in the former diocese of Northern Minnesota, since merged into the Episcopal Church in Minnesota. In 2003, Trinity Church was recognized as an ecumenical shared ministry between the Episcopal Church in and the Presbyterian Church USA and has attracted national attention for its unique witness to Christian interdenominational cooperation. In addition, the Episcopal and Lutheran (ELCA) Churches have approved “A Call to Common Mission”, allowing for an exchange of pastors/celebrants between these two groups, and Trinity frequently welcomes a Lutheran pastor to the pulpit.

All Are Welcome: Trinity Church features a warm and welcoming fellowship involving a year-round resident congregation as well as an “extended” congregation of seasonal residents, visitors and guests. The congregation includes worshippers with a wide variety of religious denominational backgrounds. Services are usually conducted in the liturgical tradition of the Episcopal Church, with the Reformed tradition of the Presbyterian Church observed on at least one Sunday a month.

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St. Theodore’s Catholic Church Location: At the intersection of Becker County Roads 124 & 129 in Ponsford.

Mailing Address: c /o Box 57, Ogema, MN 56569 Pastor: Father Joseph Hitpas Phone: 218-983-3261 Mass Time: Daylight Saving Time: Saturday 5:00 PM CST (Winter Hours): Saturday 4:00 PM Contact People: Paul Joyce, 237-4203 and Tim Willenbring, 573-3870 Potluck Supper: First Saturday of every month following Mass.

Parish Council Meeting: First Saturday of every month following the Potluck Supper.

Praying the Rosary: Second Saturday of every month, 25 minutes before Mass.

St. Theodore’s Catholic Church in Ponsford began and remains a mission church served today by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI).

The present church building was built in 1917 and dedicated to St. Theodore in honor of a deceased member of the faithful. The older church building in the complex now serves as Kateri Tekakwitha Parish Guild Hall.

In 2004, the interior of the church structure was totally remodeled as a “Chapel in the Pines” using all native lumber and beams. St. Theodore’s is also totally handicapped accessible.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Parish

Location: T wo 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@arvig.net Website: stmarys-twoinlets-churchandgrotto.com Business Office Address:

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

Park Rapids, MN 56470 Pastor: Father Thomas A. Friedl Deacon: John Zinniel Mass Times: Summer: 10:00 AM in the Grotto weather permitting School year: 11:00 AM

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.

A beautiful addition to St. Mary’s Parish is the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes nestled 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 parish-

ioners, the Grotto and Stations of the Cross became a reality. A 200-foot. “Rosary Way” was added and completed by 1981.

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: 538-6540 Mailing Address: 1 5275 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 AM (June-August) 11:00 AM (September-May) Friday Evenings: 8:00 PM (2nd and 4th Fridays of each month) Song Services: 8:00 PM (5th Friday)

Echos of Mercy Broadcast: Tune into KWAD 920 AM on Sundays at 8:05 AM or KKCQ 96.7 FM at 10:35 AM. Services on the Internet: Website: www.sprucegrovealc.org.

Instructions on website.

Sunday School: Sunday mornings: 10-11 AM includes an Adult Bible Class (Sept.-May) Bible Study: Family Bible Study on Wednesday nights at 8 PM (Sept.-May) Except during Advent and Lent when we have a worship service at 7:30 PM. Youth Bible Study on the1st and 3rd Saturday evening of each month at 7:30 PM. 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, the Nicene and the ­ Athanasian Creed, and 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.”

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 - 564-1030 Wolf Lake - 538-1030 Sebeka - 837-1030 Verndale - 445-1030 Nimrod - 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.

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