CONTENTS
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Pastor's Sermon &
Prayer Requests
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2
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Call to Action: (a)
Taste of Friendship Registration (b) Market Your Event!, (c) Social Media Contact Links
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This Week's Schedule -
(a) Mon, (b) Tue, (c ) Wed, (d) Thur, (e) Fri, (f) Sat, (g) Sun
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Upcoming
Engagements/Event Dates
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Other Announcements -
(a) Birthdays, (b) BDPA Summer Technology Program (c) TCF Bank Fundraiser!,
(d) Promise Fellow Opportunity, (e) Scholarships!
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Scripture & Prayer
Requests
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Psalm 103:6-8
Amplified Bible (AMP) |
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6 The Lord executes righteousness and justice
[not for me only, but] for all who are oppressed.
7 He made known His ways [of righteousness and justice] to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. 8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and plenteous in mercy and loving-kindness. |
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Prayer List (Chaplains
- E. Paster, J. Brown, J. Champs)
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Anyone want to be
added? Please send an email to with subject "Prayer List" to:
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Prayer Line Request?
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Prayer offered day or night, 24 hour
availability for prayer
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Call: 612-559-0061
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Call to Action!
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2a
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Register Your Business
or Ministry at Taste of Friendship!
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Step 1: Fill out
Registration form and turn in to Sis. Bernadette Hebert
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Step 2: Turn in
payment to Sis. Bernadette Hebert or use GFMBC website:
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taste.greatfriend.org
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Online Registration now open!
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2b
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Market Your Ministry
Events!
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Contact GFMBC
Marketing Team:
Marketing@greatfriend.org
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● Need posters, flyers, announcements, event marketing (Click on
Link Below 2 Start)?
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2c
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Sponsor a ministry or
tithe at the greatfriend.org website!
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<-- Pastor Russell
Preaches Mathew 14!
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Monday, August 25, 2014
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Sunday, August 31,
2014
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3a
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Monday, August 25, 2014
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3b
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
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7:00 PM
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PACT II (Friendship
Community Services)
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Support Services Meeting for those reestablishing lives
distrupted by incarceration or addiction
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(New Members Classroom)
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Email: fcs2600@gmail.com
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3c
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Sunday School focused
Bible Study & Prayer Service
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Email: SundaySchool@greatfriend.org
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Taste of Friendship
Meeting
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Bible Study &
Prayer Service @ GFMBC
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●Romans 12 (KJV)
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●"The Peace Makers" by Ken Sande
Available in GFMBC Bookstore!
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Facilitated by Pastor Billy G. Russell
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Bookstore Email:
gfmbcbooksandmore@gmail.com
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Christian Education Email:
ChristianEducation@greatfriend.org
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3d
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Thursday, August 28, 2014
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NEW MUSIC MINISTRY
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE!
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Doves, Fortress,
Greater Praise, Men, & YPOP Rehearse at 7:00 PM!
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6:00 PM
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No Men of Praise
Rehearse
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[Thursday b4 4th Sunday]
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6:00 PM
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No Young People of
Praise (YPOP) Practice!
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[Thursday b4 2nd Sunday]
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6:30 PM
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No Doves Rehearse!
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[Thursday B4 1st & 3rd Sunday]
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6:30 PM
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Sunday School
focused Bible Study and Prayer Service –
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Email: SundaySchool@greatfriend.org
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6:30 PM
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Faith Bible
Institute!
Classes Begin Thursday, August 28th! |
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$150 per Student. 2nd Member of household
can register for $77. Minimum $44 Deposit
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FBI Online Registration Now Available!
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7:00 PM
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All Choirs Rehearse
at 7:00 PM!
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7:00 PM
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No Fortress
Rehearsal in July
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[Thursday b4 2nd Sunday]
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7:00 PM
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No Greater Praise
Rehearsal!
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[Thursday b4 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sunday]
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8:00 PM
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No Men of Praise
Rehearse!
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[Thursday b4 2nd Sunday]
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8:30 PM
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No Grateful Praise
(Praise Team) Rehearsal
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[Thursday b4 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sunday]
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GFMBC Music Ministry
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Email: MusicMinsitry@greatfriend.org
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Friday, August 29, 2014
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3f
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Saturday, August 30, 2014
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Stewardship Day!
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9:00 AM
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Ministers Meeting in
Fireside Room [1st Saturday of month]
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10:00 AM
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Deacons &
Deaconesses Meeting [Saturday b4 1st Sunday of month]
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All Mission Ministry
Meeting [4th Saturdays]
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Foreign Mission,
Evangelism, Woman, Men, and Bread Ministries
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11:00 AM
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Young People of Praise
(YPOP) Practice! [Except Sat b4 3rd & 5th Sundays]
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11:30 AM
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Busy Bees Mtg [1st
Saturday of month]
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12:00 PM
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Adults & Teens Praise Dance Ministry Rehearsal in Gold Room!
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ALL are welcome-
children, teens and adults
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Questions: See Sis.
Cynthia Taylor
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1:00 PM
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Taste of Friendship
Committee Mtg
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1:00 PM
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Kids Praise Dance Ministry Rehearsal in Gold Room!
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3g
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Sunday, August 31, 2014
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Unity Sunday 8AM
Service - Taste of Friendship!
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5:30 AM
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Bro Pete Rhodes
Presents:
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"Urban Perspectives"
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WCCO (Channel 4)
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7:30 AM
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Song review &
devotion in Deacon Brown Choir Room
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8:00 AM
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Unity Choir Sings!!!
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Attire: GFMBC T-Shirt or Comfortable (Outdoor)
Attire
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Communion served on
1st Sunday
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Sermon
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Rev. Dr. Billy G.
Russell
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8:59 AM
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Email: NewMembers@greatfriend.org
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Facilitated by Executive Pastor, Eddie Bolden
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2014 TOF Performance Schedule
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12:00 PM
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Rev. Charvez Russell -
Welcome & Invocation
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12:15 PM
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Ray Covington
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12:45 PM
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Greater Friendship
Choir
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1:05 PM
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Pastor Billy G.
Russell (Vendors & Introduction)
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1:20 PM
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Betsy Hodges (Mayor of
Minneapolis)
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1:30 PM
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Movers for Christ
(Praise Dancers)
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1:50 PM
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Angela Stewart &
Jewel McLaurin
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2:05 PM
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Jeff Hayden (Senator,
District 62)
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2:15 PM
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Sabathanites (Drum
Corp)
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2:45 PM
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Youth Academic
Achievers Demo!
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3:15 PM
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Macedonia Choir
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3:45 PM
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Mad Dads (Men Against
Destruction)
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4:05 PM
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Old Timers
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4:35 PM
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Andrew Griffin &
Covenant
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5:05 PM
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Greater Friendship
Choir
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4
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------------------ Upcoming Engagements/Event Dates ------------------
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Wednesday, September 3, 2014
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6:00 PM
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Northwestern Bible
Institute Classes Begin!
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See Reverends Ron or
Nell Collier for more info.
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Saturday, September 6, 2014
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8:00 AM
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Men of Praise @ Hope
Center Graduation
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2739 Cedar Ave
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Minneapolis, MN 55407
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(612) 721-9415
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Sisters Standing Up to
Breast Cancer Screening Events
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Call 1-888-643-2584
(Promo: SS5) to Reserve Your Spot
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GFMBC
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2600 East 38th Street
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
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Phone: 612.827.7928
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Fax: 612 827-3587
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12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM
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Greater Praise Choir @ TrinityFest 2014
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981
Marshall Ave, St. Paul, MN
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Friday September 26-27, 2014
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Men's Retreat
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Facilitated by Pastor
Billy G. Russell & Pastor Larry Colemen
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Monday, September 29, 2014
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12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM
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Sisters Standing Up to
Breast Cancer Screening Events
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Call 1-888-643-2584
(Promo: SS5) to Reserve Your Spot
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GFMBC
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2600 East 38th Street
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
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Phone: 612.827.7928
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Fax: 612 827-3587
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Friday, October 10, 2014
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7:00 PM
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Men's Ministry
Fellowship @ Football Game!
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Saturday, October 11, 2014
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9:30 AM
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Men's Ministry
Breakfast
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
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7:00 PM
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Deacons &
Deaconesses @ Providence Place
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Providence Place
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3720 23rd Ave. South
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Minneapolis, MN
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Saturday, October 18, 2014
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12:00 Noon - 1:45 PM
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Friendship Community
Services
Annual Appreciation Luncheon! |
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Friendship Hall
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2600 East 38th Street
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
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Email: FCS2600@gmail.com
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Web: friendshipcommunityservices.org
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Saturday, November 15, 2014
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Healthy Life Choices:
Health and Social Concerns annual Health Fair
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GFMBC
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2600 East 38th Street
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
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Phone: 612.827.7928
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Fax: 612 827-3587
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Tuesday, December 9, 2014
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7:00 PM
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Deacons &
Deaconesses @ Providence Place
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Providence Place
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3720 23rd Ave. South
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Minneapolis, MN
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5
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Other Announcements
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5a
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Happy Birthday to
those born
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in the month of
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August
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Thank You & God
bless!!
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5b
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BDPA 2014 Community
Youth Technology Program
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-----Original
Message-----
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 3:42 PM Subject: BDPA 2014 Community Youth Technology Program Greetings Everyone. The summer Youth Technology Program will start in a few weeks and so we wanted to get the word out and spread the news. Please forward this email to those who you think may be interested in attending this 6 week program, that starts on June 7th, from 10 - 12 noon, (Saturdays only) at Metro State, St Paul campus. Mission: To introduce young students to computer programming Registration: www.bdpa4youth.org Grades 7th - 12th Cost: Free NOTE: Space is limited Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, BDPA Twin Cities Youth Coordinator Kelly Martin 612-578-5532 |
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5c
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Change Makes Change
Fundraiser
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Hello
Once again it’s time for our annual Change Makes Change fundraiser for the Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund I’m for your help, all who are willing and able to make this a successful fundraiser please contact if you would like to help by purchasing as many tickets as you like and please feel free to pass the word to others who may be interested in purchasing ticket. Thank you in advance for all your help and generosity thanks again. For tickets contact me anytime @ nratliff@tcfbank.com Work# 612-661-7008 Call or text my cell #612-759-1744 Ps. you do not have to be present to win!!! Waiting for your response |
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5d
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Apply 4 Promise Fellow
Here! -->
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http://tinyurl.com/PromiseFellow-ISD191
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Please share this
opportunity to be an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow in ISD 191 with your friends,
family, BHS or BAHS graduates, and contacts.
We have been awarded 9 full-time AmeriCorps Promise Fellows from the
Minnesota Alliance with Youth for next school year. Please help in our effort to recruit
quality candidates by sharing the below information.
AmeriCorps Promise Fellow Opportunity in ISD 191: The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District is seeking AmeriCorps Promise Fellows for their secondary schools. Promise Fellows will work with youth in grades 7 - 10 at one of the following locations: Metcalf Junior High School, Eagle Ridge Junior High School, Nicollet Junior High School, Burnsville High School, and Burnsville Alternative High School. Fellows provide researched-based interventions that focus on promoting and improving attendance, behavior, and school success. This opportunity will include mentoring students, assisting with academics, engaging students and families in the school and community, and service learning. Promise Fellows typically serve in our schools Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. People frequently become Promise Fellows to gain experience in education, youth development, social work or related fields, and to experience the rewards of giving back to the community. As a full-time AmeriCorps member, Promise Fellows serve 1725 hours (35-40 hours per week) from September 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015 and receive: a Modest Living Allowance (appx. $1100 monthly pre-tax); Health Insurance; Qualified Student Loan Deferment; Qualified Childcare Assistance; $5,550 Education Award upon successful completion of service; Ongoing, extensive support and training (The benefits listed are for full-time members who serve 1 full-year). For a detailed position description or to apply, go to http://tinyurl.com/PromiseFellow-ISD191 For additional information contact Nancy Birch at nbirch@burnsville.k12.mn.us or 952-707-4045. Thank you, Nancy Nancy Birch Targeted Services District Coordinator Burnsville Area Learning Center - ISD 191 2140 Diffley Road Eagan MN 55122 952-707-4045 |
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5e
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Summer Academic
Enrichment Program
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From: Carter,
Jacqueline C (DHS)
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 9:25 AM Subject: Summer Academic Enrichment Program Here is the link to the Summer Academic Enrichment Program. Forward as appropriate. http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=1958 Thank you. |
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