Announcements

Office Manager Hours- Monday & Wednesday-Friday: 8:30 am-12:00 pm. (April 28- May 2)

Women’s Friday Morning Bible Study- There is a Women’s Bible Study held every Friday morning at 10:00 am located in the conference room at church. The ladies are studying a book titled, “Life Lessons” In the book of James , by Max Lucado. All are welcome!

Men’s Prayer- Saturday mornings at 7:30 am men will meet up at church to pray together.

Friendship Club– Meets April 26 at 6:30 pm.

Asking Better Question: Continued...-This study will be continuing on April 27 morning at 11:30 am please join us in the Library if you would like to finish this study together.

Boundaries Bible Study- Meets April 29 at 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Women's Ministry Team Planning Meeting- The ladies will be meeting April 30 at 1:00 pm to plan some events such as food for upcoming memorials, Fikas, the picnic for college students, and some collaborating events with the CCW. If you would like to be involved with the Women’s Ministry please join us at this meeting.

National Day of Prayer– You are invited to join us on May 1 at 6:00 pm in the little auditorium to pray together for our communities, country, and world. This year’s theme is “Pour out to the God of hope and be filled.”

Central Conference Celebration- Our Central Conference Celebration is designed to celebrate the ministries of the Central Conference as well as incorporate the business of the Central Conference Ministerial Association, and the Central Conference Annual Meeting. Harbor Point Ministries annual meeting also takes place during the conference annual meeting. This Celebration will be held on May 1- May 3. Pastor Mike and Shelly will be attending. Let us keep this meeting in our prayers!

Paul & Sheryl Noren UPDATE- Be sure to join us next Sunday, May 4! Covenant Missionaries to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Paul and Sheryl Noren will be joining us in worship and providing us with an update on their lives and ministry!

Widows & Widowers- Meets May 11 at 11:30 am.

Men's Monday Night Dinner- All men are invited to join us for food, fellowship and fun on Monday, May 12 at 6:00 pm.

GCC Council Meeting- Meets May 15 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Mother & Daughter Brunch-Women’s ministry will be hosting a Mother Daughter Brunch collaborated with the Community Christian Women’s Group. This brunch will be held on May 17 located in the Fellowship Hall. Rachel Gramann, who attends Calvary Chapel, is the speaker of the event. She and her husband are foster parents. She also oversees The Foster Closet is located in the Windsor Center. Women and girls of all ages are invited to attend. RSVP it vital for food preparation but there is no charge for the brunch. Monetary donations will be accepted at the door. RSVP Sylvia Lindwall 906-284-3747, Theresa Berry-Spitza 906-361-4682. A sign up sheet will be in the Fellowship Hall.

Spring Highway Clean Up– After church on May 18. There is a sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall if you would like to be part of the crew!

Benson Memorial– The memorial service honoring Cornel R. Benson will be held on May 24. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm followed by the memorial service at 2:00 pm.

High School Graduation Recognition– On May 25, we will be recognizing the graduating Seniors. Join us in supporting their accomplishments!

Feeding America Food Distribution- The next food distribution will be May 29 at 1:00 pm.

Confirmation Graduation– On June 1, we will celebrate the students that have completed their second year in confirmation. Come support these confirmands. There will be cake to follow the service in the fellowship hall.

CPBC Prayer for Staff– On June 15, we will be coming together during the worship to stand in prayer and lift up the summer staff of Covenant Point Bible Camp. Please join us in asking God for His hand over their summer.

43rd Annual Dusty Larson Golf Tournament–Golfers are invited to the Annual Dusty Larson Golf Tournament that will be held on Monday, June 23. Golfers are invited to register as four person teams or as individuals to be put on a team. The cost of the 18 hole round with cart, lunch and prizes is $100 per person. You can also sponsor a hole for at least $25. Funds raised from this event will go toward our local Covenant Point Bible Camp and the Town and Country Ministries of the denomination. Please register to save your spot!

Summer Camps- Summer camps at Covenant Point Bible Camp have been open for registration. These camps book up fast, if you have not registered your child please yet for camp please do so. You can register online at www.CPBC.com. If you would like a scholarship please contact the church office.

Family Camp Openings– There is a Family Camp #1 opening for July 6-11 at Covenant Point Bible Camp. Information can be found here. Pastor Peter Dibley from First Covenant in Rockford, IL is pastor of the week. These ideal dates in the summer will be great for enjoying camp activities. Consider encouraging a family you know to come. Or grab your kids or grandkids for a special time together.

Isaacson Memorial– The memorial service honoring Ruby Ann Louise Isaacson will be held on July 12 at 10:00 am.

Live Stream- GCC is now live streaming the Sunday services on YouTube! We have been livestreaming on Facebook, but if you do not have a Facebook account or would prefer to use YouTube, you can search Grace Covenant Church, Iron River, MI then click Subscribe to the church’s page.

Christian Radio- WRVM Christian Radio is available 24/7 in Iron River and surrounding areas at 95.3 or 90.7. There is also a free WRVM app to download to your phone so you can listen when you're out of radio range. If you want some uplifting Christian music and teaching, it's a great source!!!

Delivering Meals- Please contact Kathy Campain if you can help bring meals to homebound members and friends of GCC.

Transportation- There are several members of our church that need rides getting to the store, doctor appointment, or other places. If you would like to help out in this area, please contact Kathy Campian or the church office to be added to the list of available drivers.